Not long after the New Year celebrations have ended and Maine hunkers down for several more weeks of winter, some farmers and landowners across the state turn their attention to maple sugar season.

Programs that assist those with limited or no access to transportation have been awarded a total $154,498 in grants from the Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation and from donors with advised funds at MaineCF.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Canadian company that wants to drill for precious metals near Pickett Mountain is visiting Maine municipalities and groups to attract support — and promising high-paying jobs in return.

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $472,000 through three grant programs to 59 arts organizations across the state.

BANGOR — The True North Community Partner Award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on our promise, Making Healthcare Work for You.

BANGOR — Penquis and Eastern Maine CA$H are again providing free tax preparation services to eligible households at sites in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

With pent up demand for travel after years of restrictions, international travel options are gaining in popularity.

A Maine-based global software company, whose founder Dan Smith lives in Dover-Foxcroft, is working to get its products off the ground and take the technology to Silicon Valley.

BREWER — Northern Light Health organizations from Portland to Presque Isle will “Go Red for Women,” encouraging employees and all Mainers to wear red on Friday, Feb.

UScellular offers five tips for protecting smart devices in extreme winter weather This winter has started off a bit on the warmer side, but a cold snap is heading to us this weekend.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital was recently recognized with the 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence and Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Awards by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services.

The Baxter State Park Authority announced Shane Miller as lands manager.

GREENVILLE — On Sunday, Feb.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Tickets to a Bangor-based drag troupe’s show at the Center Theatre in April sold out within a week of being announced, and another show has been scheduled.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Most people know how important flowers are to bees, but what about trees? Turns out trees are an essential habitat for native bees! There are several simple ways citizens can have a positive impact on pollinators and in an effort to share information, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District will be presenting an interesting program titled “Pollinators and the Forest” at the Thompson Free Library on Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.

PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, is thrilled to recognize 16th young authors from across Maine as county winners in the 16th annual Statewide Writing Contest.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff The James Beard Foundation announced on Wednesday the semifinalists for its yearly awards, one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country, with 10 Maine chefs and eateries making the list.

GREENVILLE —  The 16th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby begins this weekend, from Friday to Sunday on Jan.