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Pirates’ Gilbert joins small group of school’s 1,000-point scorers

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The list of 1,000-point scorers in Piscataquis of Guilford basketball history is short, but Kobe Gilbert was quite familiar with one of the names as he chased that same milestone this week.

New groomer on the trails in Shirley

Photo courtesy of Shirley Bog Trail Busters, Inc.

Paris Select Board passes resolution opposing mask mandate it says violates disabilities act

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The Paris Select Board has passed a resolution opposing the statewide mandate for violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.

In budget speech, Janet Mills proposes $111M in borrowing to aid pandemic recovery

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

17 more Mainers have died and another 164 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Officers at Bangor jail test positive for COVID-19

By Matthew Stone, Bangor Daily News Staff Six staff members at the Penobscot County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, though no inmates have tested positive so far, Sheriff Troy Morton said Tuesday.

CHCS awarded $3.2M to improve access to mental health and substance abuse services

BANGOR — The U.

Out-of-state hunters might have to hire guides in Maine

By The Associated Press Out-of-state hunters in Maine might soon be required to hire licensed guides to hunt big game.

A program to keep people out of jail is still rarely used in Maine

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The use of an alternative sentencing program designed to keep Mainers out of jail has increased, but it still accounts for less than 5 percent of cases in the county that used it most often, according to a recent study.

2 more Mainers die and another 142 coronavirus cases have been reported across the state

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

Volunteers needed for Northern Light Health vaccination clinics

For anyone who has been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a way to support healthcare workers and make a difference in our community during COVID-19, now’s their chance to move from the sidelines to the frontlines.

Harm reduction resources available in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We know opioid use is common in our communities and too many of our loved ones are dying.

Nickerson Tree Farm open for nordic skiers

GREENVILLE — After a slow start to winter, February has brought enough snow for trail grooming and track-setting on the trails behind the visitors’ center.

USDA-NRCS State Technical Committee virtual meeting set for March 16

BANGOR — The first of the USDA’s State Technical Committee (STTC) fiscal year 2021 meetings for Maine will be held Tuesday, March 16 via Microsoft Teams.

Five different types of snow shelters to keep you warm outdoors this winter

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Over the course of human history, people in colder climates have devised many ways to shape snow into shelter, from simple burrows to elaborate igloos.

Piscataquis County Democrats support area food cupboards

Piscataquis County Democrats are busy putting values and beliefs into action.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — Traffic for vacation week was heavy but the trails held up well.

97 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

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