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Maine will vote on a ‘right to food.’ It will take a while to find out what it means.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Voters will decide in November on enshrining a right to food in the Maine Constitution, which would continue the state’s pioneering efforts on the topic but likely prompt decades of discussion over what exactly such a right would allow or prevent.

Accessible access to the outdoors is in reach for people with disabilities in Piscataquis County

ROME — Kids and adults with disabilities and their families in Piscataquis County can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp this summer.

Maine Audubon annual Loon Count set for July 17

FALMOUTH — A loon glides across a still lake, the white dots on its black wings appearing to sparkle in the reflection off the water.

Maine saw one of the steepest school enrollment declines nationwide last year

By David Marino Jr.

Travel in Maine rebounded over rainy July 4 weekend but still fell short of 2019

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Travel within Maine continued to rebound over the July 4 holiday, but traffic fell short of pre-pandemic levels over the rainy long weekend.

EMDC unveils five-year plan for economic growth and regional resiliency

Eastern Maine Development Corporation updates its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy every five years using U.

Candidates sought for county FSA Committee

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Farmers and ranchers have until Aug.

County radio system upgrade would have $4.99M cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Upgrades cited in the first phase of a feasibility study for a Piscataquis County public safety radio system will cost $4,994,080.

Winter power disconnection threats banned in Maine

By The Associated Press PORTLAND — Maine has banned winter electricity disconnection threats that mislead consumers.

Evans bill to study overdose deaths becomes law

AUGUSTA – A bill to establish the Maine Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel, sponsored by Rep.

Northern Light Sangerville Swab and Go Station closes

SANGERVILLE — Northern Light C.

Researchers hope to prevent future browntail moth outbreaks by tricking them

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff A team of researchers at the University of Maine might have found a way to prevent outbreaks in the future by tricking the moths with their own sense of smell.

The worst may be over for this year’s browntail moth caterpillar invasion

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff After sightings in all 16 Maine counties and countless Mainers itching the blistery rash, the worst may be over for the year’s browntail moth caterpillar infestation, experts say.

LePage files for historic Blaine House return bid against Janet Mills in 2022

This story will be updated.

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and around Sunday, July 4.

D-F select vacancy to be filled at the polls in November

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A vacancy on the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board will be filled on the November ballot, as the town officials signed the paperwork for the municipal election to take place at the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

Bail set at $50,000 for driver accused of leading police on high-speed, 2-county chase

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Bail was set Monday, June 28 at $50,000 cash for the man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase that ended Sunday afternoon in Bangor at the Irving gas station on Broadway.

Valutec gaining new ground with prestigious TC-kiln order from Maine sawmill group

Valutec is supplying another TC continuous kiln to North America.

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