By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Drones, the tiny flying machines first used in the military and now by civilians for everything from crop dusting to animal watching, have found their way into Maine’s hunting arena.

By Billy Kobin and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff A mix of famous names, top officeholders and rising stars are among those quietly jockeying to be Maine’s next governor ahead of a refresh coming to the Maine State House in 2026.

GUILFORD —  The annual Guilford Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has taken a major step to preserve its iconic 207 area code for years to come.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff President-elect Donald Trump fleshed out his campaign vows with his Monday announcement of a plan to place 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, affecting everything from logging to energy in Maine given Canada is its dominant trading partner.

AUGUSTA — Since 2018, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has provided indispensable support to NAMI Maine, enabling significant strides in youth and family mental health education across the state.

By CBS 13 A record number of voters throughout Maine cast ballots in this year’s presidential election.

By Emily Bader, The Maine Monitor The Maine Recovery Council on Nov.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Those hoping for reflections from U.