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Gift card drive for survivors of domestic violence

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.

Domestic violence groups change names

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.

Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18-plus

BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.

Maine’s 1st of its kind regional high school has tentative plan for governance board

A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

County officials hear study findings from group looking at inadequate communications system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

Versant Power customers will see 89 percent spike in power supply rate

By David Marino Jr.

Cards recognize those who served

MILO — Each year the Three Rivers Kiwanis, in coordination with the American Legion, puts on a free Veterans Day dinner for area veterans and family to thank them for their service.

Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

Former SAD 41 superintendent retiring from Old Town position

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The longtime leader of schools in the Old Town area is retiring at the end of this school year, and the local school board is kicking off its search for his replacement this month.

Hate crimes and human trafficking are on radar for Maine’s new U.S. attorney

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s new U.

A life without heartburn awaits

Up to 30 percent of adults in the U.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches Holiday Meals for Mainers

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays.

Northern Light Health launches SMART Health digital vaccine card

BREWER — Ensuring you always have access to your COVID-19 vaccination information just got easier.

Commissioner Makin, Dr. Shah, school nurses honored for distinguished service

The Maine School Boards Association awarded Distinguished Service Awards this year to Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Maine CDC Director Dr.

SAD 41 board accepts $6,900 grant for Penquis Valley Community Playground

MILO — Efforts to continue adding to the Penquis Valley Community Playground have received a boost with the awarding of a $6,906 grant from the Gloria C.

Gov. Mills allocates millions to weatherize homes and boost clean energy careers

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff As heating prices continue to rise and winter approaches, Gov.

Commissioners uphold town vote on Shirley’s Blanchard Road

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A decade-plus disagreement over winter maintenance of the Blanchard Road in Shirley between the town and a resident will likely now be headed to court for a solution.

Kinney promoted to brigadier general

By Emily AdamsWASHINGTON, D.

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