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The Penquis Valley School in Milo

The Penquis Valley School in Milo

SAD 41 officials looking at $10M 2022 budget

MILO — Work continues on the development of an SAD 41 budget for 2021-22. The gross spending plan would be about $300,000 more than the current year’s $9,912,964 total, but the combined assessment for the three district communities would stay flat at $2,433,581.

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Another Mainer dies and 305 more coronavirus cases have been reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Gerardi recognized as a CTE Student of the Year

The Maine Department of Education and the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education would like to congratulate the recently announced 2020-21 Career and Technical Education Students of the Year.

Dr. Evans introduces legislation to improve health coverage enrollment process

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Tips for growing hot peppers in cold climates

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Hot peppers are a fun, spicy addition to any garden.

Graves passes the keys

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes OWNERSHIP TRANSFER — After four failed attempts to retire, Bill Graves of Brownville is going to make a fifth try.

295 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

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Kain bags a tom turkey

Contributed photo TURKEY HUNTING — Thirteen-year-old Noah Kain of Parkman, the son of Brian and Amanda Kain, tagged out this tom turkey weighing 21.49 pounds with a 9.

Longtime BDN journalist named outdoors editor

By Sarah Walker Caron, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News has a new outdoors editor, and it’s a familiar face.

Saturday track and field results

During a home meet on May 8 the Foxcroft boys came in third among a field of four schools with a score of 49 points.

Opinion Browse Opinion

An LMF bond will support jobs, wildlife and public access to Maine land

I’m a conservative. Here’s why I got the COVID vaccine.

By Matthew Gagnon On Monday, I drove to the Walmart in Skowhegan to receive my second shot of the Moderna vaccine, making me — in two weeks, at least — fully vaccinated.

The truth will set you free… from Republican leadership

By BDN Editorial Board Rep.

Supporting Land for Maine’s Future is one of the best things we can do

By David Farmer Supporting the Land for Maine’s Future program is one of the best things that we can do for our environment, for our economy and for people.

June is the cruelest month in Maine

Law enforcement deserves our support

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Martell named 2021 Piscataquis County Teacher of the Year

Teachers from all 16 of Maine’s counties were honored as the respective 2021 County Teachers May 12 in a virtual announcement that was broadcast live on the Maine Department of Education’s YouTube page.

EMDC welcomes new senior accountant

Eastern Maine Development Corporation welcomes new Senior Accountant Lisandro Jimenez.

Dexter Age-Friendly Committee develops elevated raised garden beds, technology for seniors and art

By Beth Ranagan During this past year through the pandemic, the Dexter Age-Friendly Committee has developed and instituted some meaningful projects for older people in the community.

RSU 68 directors approve near $12M budget

Subhead: District budget meeting set for May 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 School Board approved a preliminary budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year totaling $11,999,662 during a May 11 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

Calendar of events

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dexter Regional High School April Students of the Month

Composite photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.