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UMaine study explores whether music can help older adults maintain brain health

Bangor Daily News 10 Oct 2026
ORONO — University of Maine researchers are studying whether listening to music or learning to play an instrument could help older adults maintain cognitive function as they age ... “I think it could be immense,” MacAulay said of the potential impact.
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UNE to launch Nor’easter Global Network during second annual Industry Exploration Day

Bangor Daily News 10 Oct 2026
The new professional network will connect students with alumni, employers and mentors to support lifelong career development. BIDDEFORD — The University of New England will launch a new University-wide professional network on Wednesday, Oct ... to 2 p.m.
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Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

Bangor Daily News 09 Oct 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. You made it — Friday is here! ... Credit. Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN ... Bush ... 1. Credit ... ....
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48th Annual New England Auto Auction brings record-setting Kissel to Owls Head Transportation Museum

Bangor Daily News 09 Oct 2026
OWLS HEAD — The 48th Annual New England Auto Auction brought four days of collector activity to the Owls Head Transportation Museum this August, with two historic vehicles now making an even more lasting impact on the Museum and its visitors ... Related.
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Wabanaki Alliance to host Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration

Bangor Daily News 09 Oct 2026
AUGUSTA — The Wabanaki Alliance will host an Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 12 in Capitol Park at 33 Union St. in Augusta. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m ... The event will close at 2 p.m. with a round dance ... Event schedule. ... 2 p.m.
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UMF presents 20th annual Constitution Day U.S. Supreme Court Case Review

Bangor Daily News 09 Oct 2026
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to commemorate Constitution Day 2026 with its 20th annual U.S. Supreme Court Preview and Review. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, Oct ... It is free and open to the public ... v ... V. O.
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Worried about election interference? Vote now.

Bangor Daily News 08 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 ... House, and follow the BDN’s election coverage.
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National report underscores how UMaine Cooperative Extension is tackling the state’s workforce challenges

Bangor Daily News 08 Oct 2026
Maine faces an urgent challenge. growing its skilled workforce by tens of thousands of people over the next several years ... A new national report shows how Cooperative Extension will be a key player in that effort ... Related ....
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Norway Savings Bank donates $2,500 to Spurwink

Bangor Daily News 08 Oct 2026
PORTLAND — Each year, over 10,000 people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are served by Spurwink through a wide variety of programs and services aimed at helping participants lead engaged, connected and meaningful lives in their communities.
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Oct. 4–10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week

Bangor Daily News 07 Oct 2026
BANGOR — Mental Illness Awareness Week, observed each year from Oct ... Mental illness touches nearly every family and community ... Suicide rates in Maine also remain elevated compared with the national average ... Mental health is health ... Related ....
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Harvest time in the State of Maine

Bangor Daily News 07 Oct 2026
PEMBROKE — On Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m., the Pembroke Historical Society Lyceum’s “MaineSong” series will present historic songs of the Maine potato and oyster harvests ... Hersey, Pembroke educator, diarist and historian ... The Oct ... Admission is by donation.
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October events with Friends of Sears Island

Bangor Daily News 07 Oct 2026
Constellation exploration activity kits available for kids from Friends of Sears Island ... 16 ... Families who enjoy these kits are also encouraged to attend FOSI’s virtual star party on Oct. 27 at 6.30 p.m., led by John Meader of Dark Sky Maine ... Related ....
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Feature Film Fridays at the Stonington Opera House

Bangor Daily News 07 Oct 2026
STONINGTON – Opera House Arts is introducing Feature Film Fridays during the fall and winter. Come see new movies on the big screen at the Stonington Opera House!. Feature Film Fridays will screen newer releases on Friday nights ... “The Odyssey” on Oct.
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Maine Conservation Voters hosts online Lunch & Learn event

Bangor Daily News 07 Oct 2026
Reading Between the Ship’s Ribs. Introducing Interco(a)stal. What. Maine Conservation Voters hosts regular, free, one-hour webinars focused on important and timely topics. On Friday, Oct ... One week ahead of The Interco(a)stal Walk on Oct ... ....
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Three Rivers Kiwanis Annual Cruise-In Sunday

Bangor Daily News 06 Oct 2026
11. Bring your fancy car or motorcycle to our paved parking lot from 10 a.m ... ....
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