By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff A former Bangor Daily News writer and editor, Maine native and University of Maine graduate was named to the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

Efficiency Maine recognized contractors and vendors who have made outstanding contributions to inspire Maine homeowners and businesses to invest in energy efficiency.

GREENVILLE — Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation had a very successful fundraising year closing with a sold out community concert at Bartley’s Center Cove Events featuring Whisky Dan Williams, who opened for The Mallett Brothers Band, on Aug.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club held its annual Porch Party at the beautiful home of Laurie Ducat with 10 members attending.

GUILFORD — The regular season is underway for fall high school and middle school sports across Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For several years Dover-Foxcroft officials have been using an established road management plan to schedule paving and maintenance on municipal travelways, and more recently the community has begun a similar plan for its sidewalks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Booster Club members are often busy manning the snack shack at sporting events and cooking menu items and raising funds in a variety of ways to benefit student-athletes and their programs.

GUILFORD — Each year Anita Wright, principal at Piscataquis Community Elementary School, challenges her sixth grade class to “make a difference” in their world.

A man with local ties will be promoted to two-star general in a ceremony in Bangor on Friday, Sept.

PARKMAN — Somerset and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are teaming up to bring a pond construction and management workshop to this area.

CAMDEN — Camden National Corporation (“Camden National”) (NASDAQ: CAC), the bank holding company for Camden National Bank, and Northway Financial, Inc.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, themainehighlands.

Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a Cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices.

By Tim Obrey, Moosehead Lake Region fisheries supervisor GREENVILLE —We are sitting pretty at First Roach Pond with 6.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The National Rifle Association endorsed state Rep.

September is National Self-Improvement Month, and your wireless device can be a powerful tool in your journey to better health, finances, and personal growth.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will hold a Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship Supper from 4:30–6 p.