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Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction, yard sale

MILO — The dates for the Three Rivers Kiwanis annual auction/yard sale have been set: Friday, July 18 indoor yard sale from 8 a.

National Honor Society chapters

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL — Front, from left, Baylee Packard, Bayleigh Wiggins, Laney Scott and Peyton Dodge.

Maine hides home addresses of lawmakers after Minnesota shootings

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The home addresses of Maine lawmakers are no longer listed on the Legislature’s website after a gunman killed a Minnesota legislator and her husband and wounded another and his wife over the weekend.

New law will give Maine farmworkers more rights

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill setting a state minimum wage for Maine farmworkers was signed into law on June 10.

June 10 referendum results

Maine lawmakers approve ban on tobacco sales in pharmacies

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine pharmacies would no longer be allowed to sell tobacco products under a proposal that state lawmakers advanced Monday.

Public input sought for SAD 41 Comprehensive Needs Assessment

MILO — SAD 41 Superintendent Darcie Fournier is seeking public feedback concerning the district’s Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which can be emailed directly to her at dfournier@msad41.

School-age vaccination rates in Maine reach record high

By Patty Wight, Maine Public Vaccination rates among school-aged children in Maine are above 97 percent, according to the latest annual report from the state Center for Disease Control.

Deputy Wilson promoted to corporal

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newly created position of corporal with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will be filled by longtime Deputy Kyle Wilson.

Penquis empowers communities for success during NeighborWorks Week

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Contract talks stall between Northern Light Health and Anthem

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Contract talks have stalled between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

Amended floating camps bill voted ought to pass

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will prohibit floating camps from Maine’s lakes and ponds got the nod May 28 by the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Maine fish and wildlife commissioner defends department after recent criticism

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was in the public crosshairs when criticism from former employees got traction on social media.

Penquis students take part in Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute celebration

ORONO — Female students from Penquis Valley High School participated in the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute’s Year-End Celebration on May 19 at the University of Maine.

A new rural government reporter will join the BDN and Maine Monitor

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News and The Maine Monitor will welcome a new Report for America corps member focused on a topic we need more reporting on: rural government.

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative

The Maine Community Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state.

Brownville and Milo Memorial Day events

American Legion Post 92 of Brownville Junction and American Legion Post 41 of Milo will mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with several morning events.

Commissioners approve county radio project RFP

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A request for proposals for Piscataquis County’s $6.

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