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MaineCF awards $211K in journalism scholarships

The Maine Community Foundation’s Guy P.

Mainers split on changing the state flag back to lone pine design

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Mainers are evenly split on whether to change the state flag back to something similar to the original pine tree design, according to the first public poll on the November referendum.

Winter heating aid may be hard to get in Maine. Here’s what you can do instead

By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff The heating aid program that helps many Mainers heat their homes opened up in July, but it is expected to run out before winter’s end.

Gov. Mills invites nominations for 2024 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Short-staffed Penobscot County 911 center is rerouting calls

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Staffing shortages are plaguing two essential public safety departments in Penobscot County.

Maine home sales rose in August despite tight supply

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales rose in August despite buyers encountering fewer properties on the market.

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals announce fall flu shot clinics

The fall season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about getting a flu shot.

Austin Theriault leads Jared Golden in 1st public poll of Maine’s 2nd District

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Republican Austin Theriault has a narrow lead on Democratic U.

Man allegedly threatened his family and police with ax in Carmel

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A man allegedly threatened his family and police with an ax in Carmel on Monday.

Most Maine sheriffs don’t sell guns from evidence

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff Investigations into the Oxford County sheriff over the last year drew public attention to how he traded guns from the evidence room to a local gun store without seeking permission from the original gun owners, keeping financial records of the deal or telling officials responsible for finances about it.

Southern Maine motorcyclist dies in Dexter crash

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A Windham man died on Saturday night, Sept.

Austin Theriault joins Jared Golden in committing to accept 2024 election results

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Reaching the home stretch of a 2nd Congressional District race viewed as a toss up, both U.

Dexter council approves dog areas at the beach

DEXTER — During its summer meetings the Dexter Town Council have discussed how dogs and their owners and other recreators at the Lake Wassookeag public beach and recreation area can all share the space.

Here are the coolest things Mainers have found at their town dump

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Turns out, people really love “shopping” at the dump.

Somerset and Piscataquis Soil and Water Conservation Districts to host pond construction and management workshop

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

The Maine Highlands unveils new website

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

Austin Theriault wins NRA’s endorsement after Jared Golden’s gun shift

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

Transform your life with your wireless device during National Self-Improvement Month

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.

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