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Burgess is the Find the Whoopie Pie Contest grand prize winner

Observer photo/Keri Foster FIND THE WHOOPIE PIE CONTEST WINNER — Darlene Burgess of Dover-Foxcroft, center, is the Piscataquis Observer’s 2021 Find the Whoopie Pie Contest winner.

Patient count drops at EMMC after record hospitalizations last weekend

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center set another record for the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations last weekend before the number of patients dropped by about a fifth in the subsequent five days.

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.

How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine

This first appeared in the October 2021 issue of Bangor Metro Magazine.

County officials looking at options for radio upgrades

Duggan hired as new EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those involved in upgrading the county’s public safety radio system agree that improvements are needed, but the question is how the near $5 million cost will be covered.

Democrats, GOP strike deal to redraw Maine’s 151 House districts

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats and Republicans struck their first major redistricting deal on Tuesday, when a bipartisan panel released an agreement to redraw the state’s 151 House districts.

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.

Maine Senate districts north of Bangor primed for biggest redistricting changes

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Republicans and Democrats put forward their plans to redraw the 35 Maine Senate districts on Sept.

EMMC sees record hospitalizations for COVID-19, eclipsing last winter’s surge

By David Marino Jr.

Special collection for Haiti set for all Maine Masses on Saturday and Sunday

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has authorized a special collection at all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept.

Free course will help with education/career paths

Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Crafts Landing and Park opens in downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.

Holy Family Parish reaches $2.3M ‘Beginning a New Century of Faith’ capital campaign goal

GREENVILLE — Five years after it began, and to the joy of church members and the community, the goal and objectives of the “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met.

Labor Day weekend strong for Maine tourism businesses but staffing shortages causing losses in revenue

HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association recently polled its members about Labor Day weekend business and how the workforce shortage is affecting business.

Facing tight deadline, Maine redistricting panel will release proposed maps next week

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Democrats and Republicans on Maine’s redistricting commission said they will release draft congressional and legislative maps next week, less than two weeks in advance of their court-ordered deadline.

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