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Wiley House taken down for Jim Robinson Field House

Observer photo/Keri FosterFIELDHOUSE SITE — The Wiley House, located between the Foxcroft Academy campus and A.E.

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County Democrats collecting for Dyer’s Hope House

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democratic Headquarters, on North Street across from Will’s Shop ‘n Save, will be open from 10 a.

Partners for Peace navigates pandemic

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Piscataquis and Penboscot counties, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the organization continued to support survivors and worked to improve stability and inclusivity.

D-F women’s club plants pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Month

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Miosac Club of Dover-Foxcroft, members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Maine designated April 13 as the day to place blue pinwheels out on the lawn around the big tree in front of the United Methodist Church on East Main Street — it is very visible there.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce locations for 2021 Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday

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Maine DOC revokes restrictive mail policy that caused frustration for prisoners, families

By Lauren Abbate, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Corrections has rescinded a recent directive that placed new restrictions on the types of mail prisoners can receive, which was resulting in hundreds of pieces of mail being returned to sender.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements.

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Georgia Doore is all smiles as she waits for some wild turkeys to participate in a recent hunt with her stepfather, John Holyoke. John Holyoke

Georgia Doore is all smiles as she waits for some wild turkeys to participate in a recent hunt with her stepfather, John Holyoke. John Holyoke

Maine turkey hunters getting ready for another pandemic hunt

By The Associated Press One of Maine’s “big four” hunting seasons is set to begin in about two weeks. The spring wild turkey hunt begins on May 1 with Youth Spring Wild Turkey Day this year.

Limiting athletes, cutting events being considered for this year’s track and field state meets

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The high school outdoor track and field regular season is set to begin, but its conclusion remains to be determined.

Maine moose are in trouble

By Bob Duchesne, Bangor Metro The balance of nature is a beautiful thing, except when it isn’t.

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Traveling for April vacation? Test for COVID-19 when you get back.

By Jeanne Lambrew As April vacation week begins for Maine students and families, the race between COVID-19 vaccinations and virus variants is in high gear.

The journey toward hope as a health care worker during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Karl-Heinz Spittler MDOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Addressing flooding at Duvaltex operations in Guilford

To the Editor; My name is Rachael Davis and I am the operations manager at Duvaltex (U.

Construction prices have skyrocketed but don’t blame Maine loggers and landowners

By Dana Doran In late February, the National Association of Home Builders reported lumber prices in this country had skyrocketed more than 180 percent since April of 2020.

It’s time to reform Maine’s emergency laws to restore balance of power

By Matthew Gagnon On Feb.

Thank U.S. Sen. Collins for helping maintain tip credit

To the Editor; Five years ago Maine voters passed a minimum wage hike through a referendum.

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New UMaine Extension publication for spring plant sale donors, buyers

ORONO — With gardeners planning for spring planting and local plant sales, a new publication from University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers guidance for plant sale donors, buyers and organizers.

No-appointment COVID-19 vaccines could soon be offered in Maine

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine public health officials on Thursday floated the possibility of offering coronavirus vaccines without appointments, which would make the vaccination effort more flexible but would pose logistical hurdles.

National Volunteer Week: Red Cross thanks volunteers for stepping up during COVID-19

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New UMaine Extension video series goes from farm to table fare

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new video series designed for the at-home cook who wants to learn more about preparing and cooking locally sourced meat.

NAMI Maine to offer online courses for family members

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for two separate online courses for people who have an adult family member living with a mental health condition.

Maine Highlands FCU donates to Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard

Even though it was a difficult year for fundraising in 2020, Maine Highlands FCU was able to raise over $17,000 for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.