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2nd UK citizen found on Golden Road pleads guilty to illegally entering the US

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A man from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally entering the United States.

Piscataquis County seeks $1 million grant to support opioid-related programs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County has applied for a $1 million federal grant that if awarded would provide funding for a jail nurse and benefit three other regional organizations.

The ice is out on Maine’s largest lake

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Ice-out on Moosehead Lake was declared at 8:30 a.

Man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Maine man was burned in a flash fire then drove himself to find help Monday evening.

Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff A new state law puts solar power directly in the hands of Mainers with systems costing less than a Disney World weekend for two.

Bureau of Mobile Vehicles hits the road with launch of new mobile branch

The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles launched its new mobile branch, a portable unit that can deploy in towns without direct BMV services and to underserved communities.

Firefighters save home from Milo fire

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Firefighters saved a home in Milo on Sunday.

UK citizen arrested on remote Maine road pleads guilty to illegally entering US

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff One of the four men facing federal charges for illegally entering the U.

Maine Public Utilities Commission urges Mainers to call 811 before digging

HALLOWELL – As warmer weather brings a surge in outdoor projects across the state, the Maine Public Utilities Commission is reminding homeowners, contractors and anyone planning to use a mechanical device to dig that they are required by law to call 811, Maine’s “Call Before You Dig” number, at least three business days before beginning any excavation.

LUPC working on updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Land Use Planning Commission has begun work on updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Prepared to care: SAFE support for sexual assault and violence survivors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — More than 19,000 people in Maine are sexually assaulted each year, and one in five Mainers will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes.

Milo seeks grant for sidewalk project

MILO — The town of Milo is seeking up to $100,000 in Community Enterprise Grant funds from the state to install a sidewalk along Penquis Drive, off West Main Street to the Penquis Valley School, this summer.

Sangerville man killed in motorcycle crash on interstate

SIDNEY — On Saturday, April 18, at approximately 5:36 p.

Maine’s jails will get more state funding for the first time in years

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties will get more money for jails in 2027 after years of asking the state to increase funding.

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Along with $300 relief checks, a millionaire tax and free community college gaining permanent status, the state budget signed by Gov.

Red Cross encourages planning for emergencies during Pet First Aid Awareness Month

PORTLAND — Pets are family, and they need emergency plans too.

Railroad employee was fired after being injured in fiery Maine derailment, lawsuit says

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A former railroad employee who was injured in a 2023 train derailment is suing the company he worked for, claiming it caused his injuries and then unlawfully terminated him.

Sgt. Robertson named Warden Of The Year

AUGUSTA – Game Warden Sgt.

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