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Fishing Across Maine raises $10,000 to fight food insecurity

Throughout June anglers of all abilities cast their lines for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs, to help end food insecurity across the state.

Dexter man arrested for allegedly shooting at police

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A Dexter man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at a police officer.

Even dead woodpeckers will cling to a tree

By Bob Duchesne I was surveying a block on the southeast side of First Roach Pond in Kokadjo, when I noticed a downy woodpecker clinging to a roadside tree, about 4 feet off the ground.

Feed your imagination with Thompson Free Library

“Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.

Gov. Mills declares Aug. 7-8 as Maine’s first Wild Blueberry Weekend

With Maine’s blueberry season just around the corner, Gov.

Brownville Junction High School scoreboard restored to its former glory

BROWNVILLE — A piece of Brownville’s past has been brought back to life.

Abbott Memorial Library hosts reception for senior artists

Photo courtesy of Abbott Memorial Library SENIORS ART RECEPTION — The Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter recently hosted a reception for work done by local seniors in the Dexter community.

Maine is seeing COVID-19 cases rise, but not as much as in most of the US

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is not seeing the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations that other states are despite a rise in cases over the past few weeks.

Robert Brandow, who oversaw EMMC’s expansion into regional medical hub, dies at 92

By David Marino Jr.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Vision Care of Maine to new D-F location

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A move up West Main Street has enabled Vision Care of Maine to expand into a larger space at 1012 West Main Street, next to Dollar Tree.

Maine homes sales rise 15 percent in June, continuing hot streak

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Existing home sales in Maine continued on a hot streak in June, especially in rural counties, mirroring strong sales nationally, according to data from state and national real estate groups.

Forestry Field Day at Wicopy Woods

SEBEC — The public is invited to attend Forestry Field Day honoring Jessica Leahy and Bob Seymour, the 2020 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, at their property Wicopy Woods.

Camden National Bank accepting nominations for the 2021 Leaders & Luminaries Awards

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Leaders & Luminaries Awards, a program started by the bank in 2011 to celebrate the importance of effective nonprofit board leaders in our community.

Maine hospitals boost wages to attract workers in ‘fiercely’ competitive labor market

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The tight labor market is not just affecting hospitality and retail in Maine — it’s affecting hospitals too.

Abbot School reunion July 31

ABBOT — The annual Abbot School reunion will be held on Saturday, July 31 at the Abbot Town Hall for anyone who went to school in Abbot or is a friend of current or former Abbot residents.

Friends of Wilson Ponds 30th anniversary celebration Aug. 6-8

The Friends of Wilson Ponds will hold a 30th anniversary celebration from Friday, Aug.

Collins, Golden announce $200M to help loggers, timber haulers

Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 agree to a 10-year contract extension through 2034

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On July 14 RSU 68 Superintendent Stacy Shorey, Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey and the six FA-RSU 68 Liaison Committee members reached an agreement to sign a 10-year extension to the existing contract between Foxcroft Academy and the regional school unit.

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