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Meet the 2 candidates vying for District 31 in Maine House of Representatives

When voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov.

COVID, other respiratory viruses are straining hospital capacity in Maine

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The two largest hospital systems in Maine are grappling with capacity issues as several viruses are circulating in communities.

Food baskets available for veterans and spouses

MILO — Veterans and their spouses residing in Piscataquis County who are in need are able to receive a free Thanksgiving food basket courtesy of Wilderness Walk for Warriors.

Why these Mainers are running for office in areas dominated by the other party

By David Marino Jr.

Washout derails train in Orneville

A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in Orneville when it encountered a washout on the tracks long before daylight Wednesday, according to the Milo fire chief.

Maine’s largest legal aid group gets new director as more people seek housing help

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Fritzsche has come full circle.

Piscataquis commissioners say no a 2nd time to broadband

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners rejected a proposal to bring broadband to residents, specifically those in unorganized territories, for the second time Tuesday.

Worthington Scholarship Foundation awards $6.4 million to Maine scholars

ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation proudly welcomes 403 new scholars to its program with $6.

Piscataquis County Democrats fall fundraising dinner returns

MILO — Piscataquis County Democrats gathered at the Three Rivers Kiwanis Headquarters in Milo on Saturday, Oct.

County EMA planners honored

DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the Oct.

Piscataquis County Democrats collecting to feed hungry families

Piscataquis County Democrats continue to address the needs of hungry families through food drives and monetary donations.

Heavy rains expected to bring down fall foliage at the end of the week

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to sweep across the state at the end of the week, bringing down what is left of the fall foliage.

New ambulance for Northern Light Mayo Hospital

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital recently welcomed an advanced new ambulance to its fleet thanks in part to funding from a USDA Emergency Rural Health Care grant.

Penquis Valley and PCHS girls attend Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute Fall Forum

By Ian Carey, Penquis Valley High School guidance counselor BANGOR — Fourteen girls from Penquis Valley High School and Piscataquis Community High School had the pleasure of attending the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute Fall Forum on Sept.

Grants available to support energy audits of historic buildings

Funding for energy audits of historic buildings is available from the Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency grant program.

Donald Trump Jr. shoots moose on hunt in Maine

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Donald Trump Jr.

SAD 41 looking at apportionment committee

MILO — The SAD 41 Board of Directors is made up of 10 members with five from Milo, three from Brownville and two from LaGrange.

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.

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