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Dover Low Vision Group meets Sept. 3

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.

Unvaccinated Mainers say FDA approval won’t persuade them to get the shot

By David Marino Jr.

2 more Mainers have died and another 267 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Comprehensive solutions are needed for overdue end to chronic overcrowding at Bangor jail

By Bangor Daily News Editorial Board Unfortunately, it was not a big surprise that state corrections officials cited overcrowding at the Penobscot County Jail in their threat to not renew the facility’s license earlier this month.

Demand for COVID-19 tests goes up nearly a third in Maine

By David Marino Jr.

Washington Academy cancels 2021 football season

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff With just six players available in the aftermath of its controlled scrimmage against Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island on Monday, Washington Academy of East Machias has canceled its 2021 varsity football season.

Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties are Maine’s current COVID-19 hot spots

By Lia Russell Piscataquis, Penobscot and Waldo counties have had the highest rates of new coronavirus cases in recent weeks as the highly contagious delta variant has taken hold and the counties’ lower-than-average vaccination rates have persisted.

Cool off at one of these Maine swimming spots

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff With temperatures set to climb into the 90s today and much of the state under a heat advisory, many Mainers will be trying to stay cool.

Masks are now recommended in 14 of Maine’s counties

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Masks are no longer recommended in Cumberland County, but Mainers should continue to wear them regardless of vaccination status in 14 other counties because of rising COVID-19 infections.

390 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

This story will be updated.

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