8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months ago GFWC Miosac Club news DOVER-FOXCROFT — April 2 was the date of the most recent meeting of the GFWC Miosac Club.
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months 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.
8 months ago Registration opens for Children’s Summer Drama Camp The Children’s Summer Drama Camp, launched in 1999 before the Center Theatre building had even been renovated, is the theatre’s longest-standing program.
8 months ago Northern Light Mayo Hospital to hold Safe Sitter class DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility, but with the right training, it can be very rewarding.
8 months ago Abortion-rights amendment fails to get needed supermajority vote in Maine Senate By Billy Kobin Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal to enshrine “reproductive autonomy” in the Maine Constitution failed to get two-thirds support in the state Senate on April 1, with all Republicans withholding the votes that will be necessary to get the item to the November ballot.
8 months ago These eclipse chasers made Maine lodging reservations seven years ahead of time By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — Cece and Eric English watched the moon blot out the sun, in an ancient celestial dance, above Wyoming’s Grand Teton Mountains during a total solar eclipse in August 2017.
8 months ago MaineCF scholarships available to students pursuing business degrees Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.
8 months ago Sunny outlook remains for Monday eclipse in Maine By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.
8 months ago Monson Public Library April Poetry Contest MONSON — The Monson Public Library is hosting a free poetry contest in April in celebration of National Poetry Month.
8 months ago Penquis Valley High School won’t field a softball team this season MILO — Due to a low number of players, Penquis Valley High School will not have a softball team for the 2024 season.