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Maine home sales fell again in March as inventory remains low

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales remained lower than a year ago as buyers continued to face increasing mortgage rates and a low for-sale inventory.

Maine Warden Service annual honors

WINSLOW – Game Warden Pilot Jeff Spencer of Eagle Lake was honored as the Maine Game Warden of the Year by his peers at the annual awards banquet at the Winslow VFW Hall on April 21.

Universal masking is no longer required at Northern Light Health facilities

In what may be the most visible indicator of how far we have come in the response and management of COVID-19, Northern Light Health is ending the universal masking policy statewide.

Northern Light Health signs Health Sector Pledge to reduce emissions

Northern Light Health is committed to being a sustainable organization that aims to reduce our contribution to climate change.

2 Piscataquis corrections officers recognized for saving inmate’s life

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two corrections officers at the Piscataquis County Jail received recognition Tuesday for saving the life of an inmate who had overdosed on opioids.

Piscataquis County to use COVID-19 relief aid on jail HVAC upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners decided Tuesday to shift millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money from an emergency radio overhaul to HVAC system upgrades at the jail.

Proposed rural Maine regional high school threatened by lack of money

Maine’s third attempt at a rural regional high school is in jeopardy if the four districts involved cannot get state help to pay for an engineering study.

Sens. Baldacci and Chipman introduce bills to expand passenger rail service in Maine

AUGUSTA — On April 12, Senator Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor and Sen.

Partners for Peace gathering 50 stories of domestic violence

In honor of their 50-year history, Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is collecting 50 stories from people affected by domestic abuse to be highlighted in October.

Piscataquis County may suddenly shift millions in federal aid to jail HVAC upgrades

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With about $2.

Mainer reels in trophy salmon that 3 others before him failed to catch

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Calvin Klopp of Gray knows that ice fishing requires skill and experience, but it never hurts to have a little luck on your side.

April is Donate Life Month

BANGOR — Northern Light Health is proud to support organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Five counties lag behind in broadband survey responses

AUGUSTA — Mainers have responded to the Maine Connectivity Authority’s broadband survey by the thousands, but five counties are lagging behind: Androscoggin, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Sagadahoc.

Piscataquis County to seek bids for roofing project in Guilford

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s commissioners agreed during a meeting Tuesday to seek bids for a roof repair project for the sheriff’s office patrol building in Guilford.

Penquis Valley Dine & Discuss: A conversation about youth mental health and wellness

MILO — The Positive Action Team and Northern Light Mayo Hospital invite teens and their parents to join them for a discussion about mental health and wellness in our student body on Friday, March 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.

Positive Action Team Summit encourages students to build their best selves in schools and communities

GUILFORD — When students come together to network and share ideas about mental health, substance use, and overall well being, schools and communities benefit.

PCSWCD Tree & Plant Sale opens

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In the last few years, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Tree & Plant Sale has evolved, quite significantly.

Funding sought for regional comprehensive high school planning

MILO — Last year representatives from SAD 41, SAD 4 of Guilford, the Dexter-based SAD 46, and RSU 64 of Corinth met with the Maine Department of Education on the proposed regional comprehensive high school project.

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