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How the BDN tracked down every vote in Penobscot County’s tight jail referendum

Bangor Daily News 07 Nov 2026
More than 65,000 Penobscot County voters weighed in on the jail question. It came down to 60 votes and clerks I talked into driving back to their town offices to read me their results. Voters narrowly rejected moving the county jail out of Bangor ... ....
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Poetry Foundation awards $30,000 to sustain the work of Alice James Books

Bangor Daily News 07 Nov 2026
NEW GLOUCESTER — Alice James Books is pleased to announce that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Poetry Foundation ... The funding will help AJB strengthen its publishing program, expand author support, and engage new audiences ... ....
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Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

Bangor Daily News 02 Nov 2026
A version of this story first appeared in the Morning Update newsletter. Sign up here to receive the Morning Update and other BDN newsletters directly in your inbox. Good morning! ... We’ve got a hotly contested U.S. Senate race ... Elizabeth Walztoni / BDN.
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First Parish offers ‘Election Eve Vigil’

Bangor Daily News 01 Nov 2026
All are welcome to this non-partisan, media-free hour of music, word and sacred silence. PORTLAND – First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland will open its doors for an Election Eve Vigil from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov ... Rev ... Related ....
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Northern Light Cancer Care highlights advanced therapies at Dana-Farber symposium

Bangor Daily News 01 Nov 2026
On Oct. 15-16, Northern Light Cancer Care was represented at the 2026 Dana-Farber Collaborative Symposium and Cellular Therapies Symposium, held virtually and in person at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston ... Related ....
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Be sure your voice is heard, go vote

Bangor Daily News 30 Oct 2026
The BDN Editorial Board operates independently from the newsroom, and does not set policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com.
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Maine Savings commits $1 million to expand St. Joseph Healthcare’s Emergency Department

Bangor Daily News 29 Oct 2026
Gift brings Called to Care campaign commitments to $4.2 million — nearly halfway to its $8.5 million fundraising goal. BANGOR — St ... Together with $6.8 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sen ... Joseph Healthcare, said ... St ... “St ... ....
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Washington County residents raise nearly $34,000 in 22nd Annual Turkey-A-Thon to support local food pantries

Bangor Daily News 29 Oct 2026
Thanks to the generosity of community members across Washington County, this year’s Annual Turkey-A-Thon raised $33,884.78 with donations still coming in ... On Oct ... Related ....
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First National Bank named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Maine

Bangor Daily News 29 Oct 2026
First National Bank was recognized in the large employer category, which includes organizations with 250 or more U.S. employees ... “This recognition belongs to our employees ... That commitment extends beyond the workplace ... Related ....
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Maine Hospice Council ceases operations

Bangor Daily News 29 Oct 2026
AUGUSTA — After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17 ... Related ....
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Watts Hall Community Arts bean supper raises $1,430 for local food pantry

Bangor Daily News 29 Oct 2026
THOMASTON – Watts Hall Community Arts is proud to share that the Dot Jameson & Lucy Mayo Memorial Bean Supper, held on Oct. 10, raised $1,430 for the Thomaston Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry ... 27 ... Related ....
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UMaine Extension hosts online discussion of building a successful flower farm

Bangor Daily News 28 Oct 2026
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an online panel discussion for current and aspiring flower farmers from 6 to 7.15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 ... The webinar is part of UMaine Extension’s Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series ... Related ....
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Free Touch a Truck & Treat event

Bangor Daily News 28 Oct 2026
BANGOR — Get ready for an evening of Halloween excitement the whole family will love! ... Event details. Date. Friday, Oct. 30. Time. 5.30–7.30 p.m. Location ... Admission. Free! ... ....
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Enter if you dare: Trails of Terror returns for another fright-filled weekend of haunted fun

Bangor Daily News 28 Oct 2026
Trails of Terror has become a favorite seasonal tradition for thrill-seekers from across Central Maine ... Together, the two events create Halloween experiences for community members of all ages and comfort levels ... Guests can expect ... Details.. Event ... Oct.
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8th Annual Witches Row in Belfast Harbor

Bangor Daily News 28 Oct 2026
BELFAST — The Witches are coming back to Belfast Harbor on Halloween Night. The 8th Annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing will happen from 4 to 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 ... All are welcome to join in their own small craft ... ....
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