By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The cause of death of one of the hikers who died on Katahdin was confirmed by officials on June 26.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff An Exeter man accused of assisting in the homicide of a man last year was granted a bail $99,000 lower than originally set because of a severe medical condition.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Years from now when the new East Main Street bridge carries vehicle and pedestrian traffic over the Piscataquis River it likely will have been named in honor of a pair of Dover-Foxcroft brothers who both died in service of their country in a World War II prisoner of war camp.

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville officials are looking to meet with Skowhegan-based Wentworth Partnerships & Associates President and Senior Project Engineer Steve Govoni in the near future to clarify the scope of work on the town hall roof.

By Annie Bupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff A year after Bangor Savings Bank saw residential mortgage loans plummet by more than 40 percent, the bank is reporting that these loans are back up by 17 percent, according to its annual report released June 24.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Registration is now open for the second annual Walk for Hope, a fundraising event to benefit cancer care services in Piscataquis County.

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GUILFORD — The town of Guilford will celebrate this Fourth of July with a presentation of the  Goldstars Tribute Wall.

HAMPDEN — Maine Savings Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its inclusion on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025.

MILO — The dates for the Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction/yard sale have been set: Friday, July 18 indoor yard sale from 8 a.

AARP announced 10 organizations throughout Maine will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants.

By Kim Brawn July at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is the equivalent of an amazing movie montage! Hope you’ve had your eight hours of sleep and a caffeinated beverage because you’re going to need it.

MILO — Spring has sprung at the Milo Historical Society Museum on 12 High St.

MONSON — The sculptures are coming! The Monson Collaborative, a downtown MDF affiliate organization, has been working with the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium for the past three years to bring a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition to Monson.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Brandon Bishop remembers vividly the first time he saw a dead moose infested with thousands of ticks.

MILO — A $100,000 grant from the state will replace sidewalks on several streets throughout town.

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank is pleased to announce the seven high school senior recipients of the 2025 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship awards: Aya Abdulmohsin, Cony High School; Jorja Brown, Skowhegan Area High School; Chase Farnsworth, Dexter Regional High School; Elijah Hoeft, Mt.

MONSON — In conjunction with the installation of five sculptures along the town’s main street, the Monson Arts Gallery is hosting “Quarries: Muse and Material.