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County selects bid for radio study

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Solutions to long-running communications problems for fire and police departments in and around Piscataquis County should now be found with the awarding of a feasibility study bid on a public safety radio system.

Hometown Health Center CEO recognized as a ‘Community Star’ on 10th annual National Rural Health Day

On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) leads National Rural Health Day, an annual day of celebration that shines a light on those serving the vital health needs of an estimated 57 million people living in rural America.

Sheriff’s office employees honored by state association

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The two award recipients could not be honored as originally planned with the cancellation of the Maine Sheriff’s Association’s annual banquet in March and the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Christmas banquet, but Sheriff Bob Young still wanted to publicly recognize a pair of department employees for receiving honors from the Maine Sheriff’s Association.

Maine’s polarized political shift may survive the Trump era

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the Maine towns that flipped to President Donald Trump in 2016 stayed with the Republican incumbent this year, suggesting a continued political realignment even as President-elect Joe Biden, a Democrat, performed well here and nationally.

4 more Mainers die as another 158 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

He finally got his chance to hunt a moose, but then he had a COVID scare

By James Cote When it comes to moose hunting, I’m beginning to think I’m a bad luck charm.

Clukey honored as a Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholar

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony virtually Oct.

How a loon family warmed the heart of a kayaking photographer

By Sandy Holt Heal Loons are my absolute favorite aquatic birds and I love photographing them.

Another Mainer dies as 245 new coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Dover-Foxcroft village scene featured on Pine Tree Society holiday cards

BATH — The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member.

70 percent of Dexter voters cast ballots

DEXTER — Like many communities around the state and nation, Dexter had a very high turnout for Election Day on Nov.

Center Theatre holding Holiday Raffle

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is holding a holiday raffle to raise money for their operational expenses during these challenging times.

175 new coronavirus cases reported across Maine

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

A Black doctor will be 1st Democrat in 30 years to serve a conservative piece of Maine

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A young Richard Evans received one of his earliest political inspirations when he heard Barbara Jordan, who would become the first southern Black woman elected to Congress, speak at his graduation from high school in a poor part of Houston.

Monson’s Finnish Farmers Club, born out of Great Depression, hopes to survive pandemic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Cindy Ranta has been the primary bulla baker at Monson’s Finnish Farmers Club for years now — her dessert bread is always a staple of the group’s dances and potlucks.

2 Mainers die as 151 new coronavirus cases are reported in Maine

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Preparing for a cold, hungry winter

By the Maine Monitor On a sunny September morning in Dover-Foxcroft, more than 50 cars stretched from the Piscataquis Regional Food Center three blocks down North Street an hour before a food distribution event was to begin.

One death and 159 new coronavirus cases reported in Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Another Mainers has died as health officials on Saturday reported 159 new coronavirus cases across the state.

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