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Another 65 coronavirus cases reported across Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials on Thursday reported 65 more coronavirus cases across Maine.

Suspect shot during attempted robbery in Dover-Foxcroft

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Mills Administration provides guidelines to resume full-time, in-person learning in fall

Administration also encourages schools to participate in Maine free pooled testing program AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today informed Maine School Administrative Units that it expects all schools to offer full-time, in-person learning this fall.

Federal judge considers whether access delays in Maine courts’ new electronic filing system are unconstitutional

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A federal judge appeared skeptical Wednesday that a delay of up to four business hours between the time civil complaints are filed in the Maine judicial branch’s new electronic filing system and they become available to the public violates the First Amendment.

Dispensation from obligation to attend Mass lifted for Maine Catholics, effective June 19

PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day Weekend (June 19-20), the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine.

Property tax revaluations put local leaders in a tough position. State funding can help.

By David Farmer There is no job in politics harder than being a town councilor or selectperson.

Three Mainers have died and 53 new coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Three more Mainers have died as health officials on Wednesday reported 53 more coronavirus cases across the state.

There is hope for a rural Maine renaissance

By David Vail The 2020 Census confirms that Maine’s “rim counties,” from Oxford in the west to Washington downeast, have endured another decade of depopulation and economic distress.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce nearly $10M for Head Start programs

The ammo crisis is likely to continue

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