5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (744+ words) FORT KENT, Maine — The Upper St. John Valley Recovery High School, the first of its kind in Maine, has officially begun its mission of helping students who are recovering from addiction learn in a drug-free environment. The school, located at…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (419+ words) ORONO – University of Maine Foundation Board Chair Chris Keating ’79 announced that Sean Campbell ’94 has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Foundation, starting in the role on Oct. 19. Keating chaired the search committee for a national search process…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1554+ words) Two of the three gubernatorial candidates vying to succeed Gov. Janet Mills this November agree on the major challenges Maine schools are facing: students are falling behind in reading and math, mental health needs are growing, educators are underpaid and…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) Bangor is set to hire a new fire chief, promoting the interim chief to fill the position permanently. The City Council on Monday night is set to approve Eric Pelletier as the new Bangor fire chief with a four-year contract,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (595+ words) At a more than five-hour May meeting, Maine Maritime Academy’s board of trustees discussed how the school’s four-year graduation rate had plummeted to 34% — and how to raise it while facing long-lasting educational fallout from the pandemic. More than two months…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (218+ words) BANGOR — Wireless Zone®, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retail franchise, is hosting a Backpack Giveaway. On Sunday, July 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Bangor Wireless Zone location... BANGOR — Wireless Zone®, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retail franchise, is hosting a…...

2+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (234+ words) Happy Monday! Summertime is making itself known in full force this week, which means it’s a good time to find a lake — if you’re lucky. Tomorrow’s temps will reach into the 90s, and there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night. By…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (28+ words) Sunrise Senior College students explored Maine's revolutionary history at Gates House Museum on Wednesday. Sunrise Senior College students explored Maine's revolutionary history at Gates House Museum on Wednesday....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (523+ words) The University of Maine System has achieved its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth as summer courses keep students on track to in-demand degrees and high-paying careers in the Maine workforce, with more than 12,600 undergraduate, graduate and law students — a 9.5% increase…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (475+ words) BDN reporters help make the Bangor region a better place by holding officials accountable and shining a light. Your donation can help raise $60,000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now. Fourth and fifth grade students from Bangor’s…...