Maine Highlands
Dispatches and regional reporting from Maine Highlands and the surrounding Maine Highlands area.
Municipal Races Across Maine Draw a Wider Field of First-Time Candidates
Town council and select board races from Bangor to Biddeford have seen a notable increase in first-time candidates this cycle.
Jul 28, 2026
Maine Highlands Towns Push for More Winter Road Funding as Maintenance Costs Climb
Rising costs for salt, plowing contracts and equipment repair are straining small-town budgets across the Maine Highlands.
Jul 26, 2026
Balancing Conservation and Access in the Katahdin Region
Land managers near Millinocket are navigating competing demands from conservation groups, recreational users and a local economy still adjusting to industry change.
Jul 26, 2026
As Millinocket Ages, Towns Rethink What Rural Services Should Look Like
With a growing share of residents over 65, Millinocket and nearby towns are adapting transportation, housing and social services for an older population.
Jul 22, 2026
Bangor Salons Move Toward Upfront Pricing After Years of Customer Complaints
Several Bangor-area salons have adopted clearer, upfront pricing models after years of customer frustration with unpredictable final bills.
Jul 19, 2026
Bangor High School Hockey Enters the Season with a Rebuilt Roster
After graduating a strong senior class, Bangor High School hockey looks to younger players to carry the program into a rebuilding season.
Jul 15, 2026
Telehealth Adoption Keeps Growing in Rural Maine, Even After Pandemic-Era Peaks
Health providers say telehealth usage has settled into a durable pattern in rural Maine, driven more by distance than by temporary necessity.
Jul 14, 2026
Wildlife Biologists and Timber Companies Find Uneasy Common Ground Near Greenville
Efforts to protect deer wintering habitat near Greenville are testing collaboration between conservationists and the forestry industry.
Jul 9, 2026
Bangor's Craft Brewing Scene Becomes an Unlikely Community Anchor
A handful of small breweries in Bangor have become informal community gathering spaces, hosting everything from trivia nights to local fundraisers.
Jun 27, 2026The Forest Economy Isn't Dying. It's Changing Shape, and Maine Should Notice.
Mill closures dominate the narrative about Maine forestry, but a quieter shift toward diversified forest products deserves more attention than it gets.
Jun 26, 2026
Bangor's Last Independent Bookstore Becomes a Community Gathering Point
As the region's remaining independent bookstore, a Bangor shop has expanded into hosting author events, book clubs and community gatherings.
Jun 20, 2026