2 weeks ago 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.
2 weeks ago 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.
2 weeks ago Gov. Mills invites nominations for 2024 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence AUGUSTA — Gov.
2 weeks ago 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.
2 weeks ago 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.
2 weeks ago 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.
2 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago Southern Maine motorcyclist dies in Dexter crash By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A Windham man died on Saturday night, Sept.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago 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.
3 weeks ago 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.
4 weeks ago 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.
4 weeks ago The Maine Highlands unveils new website DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, themainehighlands.
4 weeks ago 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.
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