RANDOLPH CENTER, Vermont — Vermont State University is pleased to recognize Maia Shahin of Guilford for earning a place on the president’s list for fall 2025.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County will use an online diversion program this year to keep people out of its overcrowded jail.

HAMPDEN — Dozens of volunteers representing Kiwanis New England & Bermuda District 2, made up of 11 clubs from Augusta north to Milo/Brownville and Greenville, and high school Key Clubs from across the region came together on Saturday morning, Jan.

Maine students are kelp farming in Belfast, making honey to study pollinator health in Bath and studying why the Bloomfield School in Skowhegan is home to one of the largest colonies of endangered cliff swallows in Maine.

GREENVILLE — While the town is exploring ways to reduce its share of the Piscataquis County tax, the Greenville Select Board formally signed the 2026 assessor’s return for the county tax during a Jan.

SANGERVILLE — With Sangerville Town Manager Brian Mullis on medical leave, Town Clerk Michelle Nichols will serve as interim town manager until Mullis is able to return.

Photos courtesy of Milo Elementary School FAMILY LUNCH — Milo Elementary School hosted a Parent/Family Member Lunch on Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Winter aviation meets live music and local flavor at the first annual Ski Plane Fly-In, taking place Saturday, Jan.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff HAMPDEN — The Hampden Town Council approved a proposed agreement to offset a new jail’s impact on taxpayers if Penobscot County builds it in the town.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Change wears many faces.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice fishing derby season is underway across Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Schools are proud to be participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, competing on the competitive track against schools across the state of Maine while representing Piscataquis County.

MILO — Penquis Valley Middle/High School science teacher Christopher Bessey and visual arts teacher Sasha Bladen have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — One person was found dead Friday evening, Jan.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Commissioners voted Jan.

PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — What started as a hobby has developed into a business preserving special moments forever, for 25 years owner Michael Brown of Mike’s Photography has been capturing images.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — This February the Piscataquis Regional Food Center invites the community to gather once again for its 2nd Annual Cold Hands & Warm Hearts Luncheon, a heartwarming fundraiser to fight hunger in the Maine Highlands and celebrate the extraordinary generosity of this year’s Hunger Heroes, the Perkins Family.