To the Editor; In a FOX News interview reported on March 16, Donald Trump strongly urged people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 just as he and his wife Melania did in January (https://www.

Many of Maine’s bird species are currently facing stresses causing populations to decline.

BROWNVILLE — Brownville Elementary was one of 205 schools from 43 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.

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

Photo courtesy of Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans FLAG DONATION — The Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans gives an American flag to a nonprofit group each year as part of their patriotic programs.

By Nancy Battick The New England Historic Genealogical Society is asking members and visitors to write a piece for their new project, Ancestor Strong, which honors ancestors who survived tough times.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An Androscoggin commissioner unsuccessfully pushed a “health freedom” proposal to ban the county from requiring elected officials, staff and jail inmates to get COVID-19 vaccines.

FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce the annual student awards and scholarships that were recently presented to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring.

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Rep.

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