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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.

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.

Generous donor will match every campaign gift through the end of the year GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is excited to announce an opportunity for donors to double the impact of their Preserving the Promise capital campaign gift in support of building a new hospital in Greenville.

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The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Our FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter (yes, that’s Penobscot County but since we welcome all educators we decided to venture south for this meeting) on June 22.

ORONO — University of Maine researchers will train future behavioral health workers specialized in serving rural areas in the state with a new program funded by a four-year, $1.

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties have started getting installments of the $260 million they are due to receive in federal American Rescue Plan funds, which are meant to help state, county and municipal governments recover from pandemic-related losses and help spur an economic rebound.

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By Matt Berg, Bangor Daily News Staff A few showers this week weren’t enough to stave off the dry conditions, with weather officials declaring a “severe drought” for parts of central Maine.

Healthy Living for ME is offering a free, 6-week, interactive workshop entitled Building Better Caregivers.

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Grocery shopping in Maine is about to look a little different.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff National Republican groups have already poured more than $700,000 into Maine’s 2nd District this year as they try again to unseat Rep.

Throughout the month of June anglers of all abilities are encouraged to cast for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs and to help end food insecurity across the state.

SANGERVILLE — The East Sangerville Grange is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Don Hall Scholarship.

The state of Maine is launching a new program aimed at helping Mainers with disabilities stay safe.

Do you or someone you know assist another with their health or personal needs? Whether from across the country or 24/7 within your home, you are a caregiver.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has received a $300,000 federal grant that will allow three district attorneys to review how they’ve handled domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking cases, and bring a consistent approach to prosecuting the cases, whose victims are primarily women and children.