By Patty Wight, Maine Public Vaccination rates among school-aged children in Maine are above 97 percent, according to the latest annual report from the state Center for Disease Control.

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff A Dover-Foxcroft soldier who died during World War II after being captured in the Philippines was slated to come home Saturday evening, following a long police escort through three states.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newly created position of corporal with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will be filled by longtime Deputy Kyle Wilson.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the May Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

GREENVILLE — A pair of proposed zoning changes have been approved by Greenville officials and are scheduled to go to a town vote next month.

June is Internet Safety Month, a timely reminder for people to evaluate their digital habits and take steps to protect their mobile devices.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Most trails up Maine’s tallest mountain are now open for hikers.

BANGOR – Penquis C.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A father and daughter who went missing while trying to climb Katahdin on June 1 and were later found dead near the summit likely encountered rain, snow, heavy winds and freezing wind chill temperatures, according to accounts from hikers and satellite and forecast data.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Rovers ATV Club is looking to have more roads in Dover-Foxcroft open to ATV traffic to provide access to additional businesses and in turn draw more riders to town.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The body of the second hiker missing on Katahdin was found Wednesday afternoon, Baxter State Park officials said.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Contract talks have stalled between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

DEXTER — A proposed 2025-26 SAD 46 budget totaling $16,653,368 was approved during the annual district meeting in the Alfond Gym at the Ridge View Community School on May 29.

GUILFORD — A proposed 2025-26 SAD 4 budget totaling $9,752,463 was approved at the annual district budget meeting during the evening of May 28 in the Piscataquis Community Elementary School cafeteria.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Voters attending the annual RSU 68 district budget meeting on May 27 at the SeDoMoCha School approved a proposed 2025-26 budget totaling $14,995,969.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The search continues for a hiker last seen alive Sunday near Katahdin’s summit in Baxter State Park.

MILO — The Milo Events and Bicentennial Committees invite the public to join a day of fun and festivities at the annual Black Fly Festival on Saturday, June 7.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Katahdin is the crown jewel of the Maine outdoors.