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22 Mainers die as 236 new virus cases are reported

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Two more Mainers have died as health officials on Sunday reported 236 new coronavirus cases across the state.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger sets holiday fundraising goal

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has launched a new fundraising initiative.

Another Mainer dies as state passes 10,000-case mark

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

Tree farms expect good season as people look for joy during the pandemic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s hard for a motorist to miss Finestkind Tree Farms while traveling north along Route 15 toward the Piscataquis County seat.

Gov. Mills issues 9 p.m. business curfew as coronavirus cases rise

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Many Maine businesses will have to close at 9 p.

2 more Mainers die and 234 new COVID-19 cases detected in the state

By David Marino Jr.

Food service worker in Dover-Foxcroft may have exposed diners to hepatitis A

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A food service worker at Pat’s Pizza in Dover-Foxcroft has tested positive for hepatitis A, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Nov.

UMaine Extension partners on USDA grant for rural youth STEM education

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, has been awarded $328,191 in support of developing and delivering remote STEM and agricultural sciences programming to rural K–12 students across the three-state region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EMDC distributes $19M in funding to businesses and nonprofits

Through a partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), EMDC is distributing $19 million in COVID-19 relief to businesses and nonprofits in Eastern Maine.

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