Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s (EMDC) lending program is getting a boost from a new loan officer with over 17 years of experience.

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff When in doubt, wear a mask.

By Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw a mixed election on Tuesday, Nov.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

DEXTER — A person from the Tri-County Technical Center has tested positive for COVID-19, the superintendent said in a Wednesday, Nov.

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

By Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff U.

By Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Vice President Joe Biden won Maine in Tuesday’s election, taking three of its four Electoral College votes behind a solid lead in the 1st Congressional District while President Donald Trump led the swing 2nd District and remains competitive nationally.

By Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Minority Republicans gained at least eight seats in the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday, but Democrats unseated the top Senate Republican in a mixed election that will only slightly change the political landscape in the second half of Gov.

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TOWN OF DEXTER Town Council (elect two to 3-year terms) Charles Ellms* 1,298 Peter Haskell 1,233 SAD 46 board (elect one to 3-year term) Michael Burton* 1,532 Dexter Utility District trustees (elect one to 3-year term) Anne Bennett* 1,582 Advisory referendum  Are you in favor of the town of Dexter  allowing a medical marijuna business? Yes 1,183 No 642 Advisory referendum Are you in favor of the town  allowing a recreational marijuana business? Yes 974 No 827 HOUSE DISTRICT 104 (80% of precincts) Representing Charleston, Dexter,  Exeter, Garland and Stetson.

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of Mainers being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 is ticking up more slowly now than it did during the initial surge of the coronavirus last spring, even though new cases of the virus in the state are reaching record levels.

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials on Tuesday reported 139 new coronavirus cases across the state.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The county sent out a letter earlier this fall seeking requests for proposals for a feasibility study on a public safety radio system to fix long-running communications problems for fire and police departments.

By Nick Sambides Jr.

Missing craft fairs? Pine Tree Hospice will bring the craft fair to you.

Photo courtesy of Three Rivers KiwanisKIWANIS CONTRIBUTION — Three Rivers Kiwanis donated $3,000 toward the Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard purchase of a building in Milo.

By Paula Brewer, Star Herald Staff PRESQUE ISLE — When retired U.