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195 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

County officials considering budget calendar alignments

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets follow different timelines, with the county following a calendar year while the UT budget runs July 1-June 30.

Teams around Maine just got $25K each to figure out how to tackle a pressing local challenge

By Emily Burnham Bangor Daily News Staff A team in Bangor wants to try to break down barriers to employment for low income residents.

17 more Mainers die and another 133 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

That new deck you want to build could cost twice as much due to ‘astronomical’ lumber prices

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor-based independent contractor Shaun Crockett’s big summertime moneymaker is building new decks for his clients.

Ingrained in state culture, beloved atlases are a must for Mainers

By Bob Duchesene Every Mainer receives two things at birth: a name, and a Delorme’s Maine Atlas.

132 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Milo food cupboard curbside pickup Thursdays

MILO — The Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard is open for curbside pickup on the first four Thursdays of the month from 9 a.

The must-have accessory for braving Maine’s icy winters

By Aislinn Sarnacki Bangor Daily News Staff During the winter in Maine, given the right conditions, ice coats pretty much everything.

183 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine GOP lawmakers push ‘unconstitutional’ media bill linked to man who tried to marry laptop

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA,– A group of Republicans in the Maine Legislature is backing a bill that would force media outlets to cover the outcomes of court proceedings or remove mugshots from articles in certain cases or face civil penalties.

Janet Mills says reopening plan gives ‘clear idea of what to expect’ ahead of tourism season

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Maine’s Catholic churches to allow 50 percent capacity starting March 26

PORTLAND — Beginning on Friday, March 26, all of Maine’s Catholic churches will allow for 50 percent capacity for all daily and weekend Masses.

225 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Good Shepherd Food Bank issues Capacity Building Grants to partner agency network

AUBURN — The Good Shepherd Food Bank recently announced the recipients of its Capacity Building Grant program.

Bicycle Coalition of Maine announces three new cycling events for 2021

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has announced three new cycling events to take place in 2021, including a women’s ride, a gravel grind and an abbreviated version of their signature BikeMaine event.

Maine to offer COVID-19 vaccines to teachers, childcare staff after Biden directive

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — More than 52,000 Maine teachers and child care providers are newly eligible for COVID-19 vaccines after Gov.

136 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

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