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Wilton man shot by police during armed standoff

Police received a 911 call Friday afternoon that a man was threatening to shoot a person doing landscaping work.

Bangor mental health clinic closing after 21 years

The closure of the clinic with more than 1,000 clients comes amid a shortage of mental health professionals in Maine and nationwide.

The wildlife conversations you won’t believe I’m having  

“I talk to animals, and they often talk back,” Bob Duchesne writes.

I’m the BDN’s new rural politics reporter. Tell me what I need to know.

Is there a fierce and undercovered debate in your community? Are services strained? Are government policies affecting you?

Registration now open for Fort Kent International Muskie Derby

The 22nd annual event is set for the weekend of Aug. 8 to 10.

9 things you should know about poison ivy

Now is a good time of year to refresh your knowledge on this pesky plant.

8 must-try Maine hikes if you love waterfalls

You don't always have to scale a mountain to find the best scenery in Maine — there are plenty of waterfalls that are easy to hike to.

The queens and princesses Maine fairs and festivals used to crown each year

We’ve gone back through our archive to find photos and articles to find some of the most amusing and, in some cases, old-fashioned examples of Maine pageant winners.

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