By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Decorating for the holiday season is underway.

By Matthew Stone, Bangor Daily News Staff Four Maine counties are now on the state’s list of counties where state health officials are advising against full-time, in-person education.

DEXTER — Play will ultimately be decided by the Maine Principals’ Association, the state CDC and office of Gov.

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — Jessica Dyer believed she was destined for a career in education even during her earliest days in a classroom, but never did she imagine she would have to help a school maneuver through a pandemic.

Wreath-making is a traditional skill in Maine, one that can help generate income during what can be a time of slower cash flow for farmers.

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Some Legislature leaders struck a collaborative tone as lawmakers kicked off an unusual legislative session Wednesday, with their first order of business figuring out some key elements of how the House and Senate will run during a pandemic-altered session.

By Nancy Battick You may have heard of Pinterest.

DEXTER —  Ridge View Community School Assistant Principal Jessica Dyer has been chosen as the state’s top elementary assistant administrator.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program is open and accepting applications from nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities.

HARMONY — Would you prefer giving $20 to cleaning up after a parrot (or 65) for a year? If so, then consider a 2021 calendar from the non-profit Siesta Sanctuary.

Remote learning week set for early January MILO — Penquis Valley High School basketball players and cheering team members will start the 2020-21 season on Monday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre has announced that due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the community, they will be changing the focus of their programming and events.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School students will be going to remote learning through Monday, Dec.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar about selecting suitable seeds for Maine vegetable gardens from noon–1 p.

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By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Administrator Bill Collins had been on the job two weeks in September 2002 when he went to late Commissioner Tom Davis and said, “You’ve made a big mistake.

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Pleasant River Lumber Co.