2 weeks ago Only 20 percent of drivers use free distracted driving tools If there was a way to improve your chances of staying safe on the road, would you use it? It appears most of us do not.
2 weeks ago Dexter council approves commercial solar array moratorium DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a moratorium on commercial solar arrays, which will be in effect for 180 days starting on May 11, during an April 11 meeting.
2 weeks ago PCHS honor parts GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community High School has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2024.
2 weeks ago MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.
2 weeks ago Dover-Foxcroft looking at increased share of RSU 68 budget DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.
2 weeks ago Photos and videos Mainers captured during the total solar eclipse By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff April 8’s celestial event is one that will linger in most people’s minds for a while to come.
2 weeks ago SAD 4 board approves near $9.3M 2024-25 budget GUILFORD — The SAD 4 School Board, via a vote of 12-4, approved a proposed $9,271,138 budget for the 2024-25 academic year during a meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at Piscataquis Community Elementary School.
2 weeks ago Maine extends state filing deadline for FEMA-identified counties impacted by January storms AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services announced today that Maine Revenue Services, a bureau of DAFS, will extend the deadline to file Maine state taxes for eight counties impacted by severe January storms, matching the recent Internal Revenue Service federal tax extension deadline for Maine taxpayers until July 15.
2 weeks ago Woman airlifted to Bangor hospital after collision with logging truck By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff LONG POND TOWNSHIP — A woman was airlifted to a Bangor hospital on Tuesday morning, April 9 after she collided with a logging truck near Jackman.
2 weeks ago Maine DOT releases eclipse traffic numbers By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Traffic on Maine’s highways was way above average around the solar eclipse but the total number of visitors to Maine may have been fewer than expected.
2 weeks ago GFWC Miosac Club news DOVER-FOXCROFT — April 2 was the date of the most recent meeting of the GFWC Miosac Club.
2 weeks ago Small moments reporters found on a big day for Maine The total solar eclipse that passed through western and northern Maine on Monday was something for the ages: a celestial event that may only come once or twice in someone’s life.
2 weeks ago Maine businesses hopeful solar eclipse will bring long-term benefits Matthew Polstein estimated Monday that the solar eclipse, which drew a rush of visitors to the Katahdin region and other communities along the path of totality, brought more than $150,000 to his business.
2 weeks ago Total eclipse exodus clogs small roads across Maine By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The total solar eclipse that crossed Maine on Monday ended at 3:33 p.
2 weeks ago Pine Tree Hospice’s 28th annual Variety Show on April 20 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 2024 Pine Tree Hospice Variety Show promises an afternoon of laughter, music, and entertainment, all to support a good cause.
2 weeks ago Man accused of burglarizing Milo pizzeria and bakery By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — A Milo man was arrested Saturday after allegedly burglarizing a local pizzeria and bakery.
2 weeks ago Sunny weather draws eclipse watchers to Maine from all over By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Sun and clear skies are on tap for Monday’s total solar eclipse in Maine, and that is prompting eclipse chasers to change their travel plans and head for the parts of the Pine Tree State that are best situated to see it.