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COVID-19 cases rising at Greenville school district, where masking is optional

By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer GREENVILLE — Following a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Greenville Consolidated School this week, another four people tested positive on Wednesday, according to a parent letter posted on the district website.

Maine home sales in August decline for the second month in a row

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine were down almost 5 percent in August compared to the previous year, a sign that the hot real estate market may be leveling off, according to a state real estate group.

Calendar of events

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

Enjoy a unique Maine dish by making the ‘Wassookeag Special’, and share your own family recipes

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff If you are a Mainer with a family recipe that has been passed down for generations, here is the perfect opportunity to share it.

Second annual whoopie pie sale for Jimmy Mike’s birthday

SEBEC — Last year, the first ever Whoopie Pie Sale in Celebration of Jimmy Mike’s Birthday was held and raised over $1,400 for the Sebec Reading Room and the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Milo (now Dyer’s Hope House).

U.S. Sen. Collins announces $375,000 for Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Penquis grad Goodine is among 25 USM Promise Scholars

PORTLAND — Twenty-five students from across Maine have been welcomed to the University of Southern Maine this fall as they embark on a college journey that for many seemed out of reach.

Volunteers needed for Window Dressers Community Build

DEXTER — Volunteers are needed to help build 280 simple wood window inserts every day from Oct.

UMaine Extension hosts webinar about growing garlic

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6–7:30 p.

Unveiling planned Saturday for Great Circle Trail on Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land

In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept.

Kingsbury Plantation annual report recognized by MMA

AUGUSTA – Kingsbury Plantation has been recognized for a highest-quality Annual Report, during recent judging held at the Maine Municipal Association.

More than 90 percent of Maine towns still don’t allow recreational marijuana sales

By David Marino Jr.

State regulators recommend greenlight to replace hospitals in Blue Hill and Greenville

By David Marino Jr.

Judge retiring this month has spent his 44-year career in Piscataquis County

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The state’s longest-serving District Court judge now on the bench will retire Sept.

Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.

COVID-19 found in whitetailed deer

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff COVID-19 has been detected in whitetailed deer.

Forbes names Skowhegan Savings Best Bank in Maine and third in the nation

SKOWHEGAN — Forbes, in conjunction with Statista Inc, the world-leading industry ranking and statistics provider, recently announced the top banks in each of the 50 states as ranked by consumers.

SAD 46 looking at transmission rate-based mask policy

DEXTER — Since classes started several weeks ago, SAD 46 schools have required masks indoors.

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