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Nearly all of Maine’s county jails say they’re understaffed

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public Almost all of Maine’s 15 county jails are understaffed, and some are missing more than half of the employees they need to fully operate.

Mayo Hospital collects hundreds of oral health items for area families

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Oral health is an important part of overall health, but sometimes, families don’t have the tools they need to fight tooth decay.

UMPI students working with Piscataquis County on cybersecurity

Piscataquis County will work with a team of University of Maine student researchers in Augusta and Presque Isle to become a victim of a cyberattack — on purpose.

Widespread frost expected across Maine on Friday

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A frost is expected to spread across the state on Friday morning as temperatures take a seasonable dip heading into the weekend.

Meet the longshots who could play major roles in Maine’s top elections

By David Marino Jr.

Moose season begins Monday

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sept.

Cooperative Democrats, discord with Paul LePage upend sportsman endorsements

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Few groups in Augusta have been as interesting over the last few years as the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.

Home sales continued decline in August as prices steadily rose

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Home sales were down again in August as the median price of a single-family home increased nearly 10 percent since the same time last year.

Here’s where fall foliage is starting to change in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Fall foliage is starting to peek out in some places as temperatures become more consistently cool across the state.

Land trust and snowmobile club want to fix abandoned roads in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners gave conditional approval to a snowmobile club and wilderness trust group that want to repair several abandoned roads in an unincorporated township and make them accessible to snowmobilers and pedestrians.

Food organizations unite to help those in need

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard announce their intention to unify under the PRFC name at the end of 2022.

Marr Pond Farm named PCSWCD’s Outstanding Cooperator of the Year

SANGERVILLE — Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices on their land.

Seven things you need to know before buying firewood for the first time

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Sure, it’s still summer, but cold weather is coming.

Three memorial bridges dedicated in Brownville

BROWNVILLE — The memories of three Brownville residents who died in service of their country during World War II or the Korean War will live on with the naming of a bridge in their honor.

Bruce Poliquin gets A grade but no NRA endorsement over Jared Golden

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The National Rifle Association gave former U.

Extreme weather drives more major power outages in Maine

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Large-scale power outages are becoming more common across the country and in Maine as extreme weather, stoked by a warming climate, knocks out electricity to wider swaths of people.

SAD 41 moves to remote learning following jump in COVID-19 cases

School Administrative District 41 in Milo has switched to remote learning following a rise in COVID-19 cases just weeks into the new school year.

Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announces $100,000 to combat hunger in Piscataquis County

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announce the launch of the Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger initiative in Piscataquis County.

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