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One death and 159 new coronavirus cases reported in Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Another Mainers has died as health officials on Saturday reported 159 new coronavirus cases across the state.

EMDC distributes $19M in funding to businesses and nonprofits

Through a partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), EMDC is distributing $19 million in COVID-19 relief to businesses and nonprofits in Eastern Maine.

Jared Golden won. His DC roommate lost. He says Democrats must show independence

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats in the U.

Maine marks another grim record with 247 new coronavirus cases and 3 deaths

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine marked yet another grim milestone on Friday with 247 new coronavirus cases and three deaths reported across the state.

Maine Catholic churches temporarily change attendance capacity

PORTLAND — In accordance with Gov.

EMDC and opioid recovery initiative honored

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) has received a 2020 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the state’s Connecting with Opportunities Initiative.

How Susan Collins defied the polls and a record money wave to win a historic 5th term

By Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff How Susan Collins defied the polls and a record money wave to win a historic 5th term| The 2018 confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh started a massive Democratic campaign against U.

Maine sees another record-high day of new coronavirus cases

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

‘Get to Know Girl Scouts — A Caregiver Q&A’ sessions

“Get to Know Girl Scouts — A Caregiver Q&A” will be offered over Zoom on three nights, 6-6:30 p.

Another 2 Mainers die as 148 new coronavirus cases are reported

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

SAD 41 preparing for winter sports

MILO — Guidelines are still being developed and the directors are set to make a formal decision at the Wednesday, Dec.

Maine restaurant patrons must now wear masks at tables except when eating and drinking

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine now wants restaurants to require customers to wear masks even when seated except when eating or drinking, leading to outcry from an industry that finds the rule too onerous.

Coronavirus likely to make Maine lawmakers use the State House less in 2021

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The worsening coronavirus pandemic will mostly keep the Maine Legislature out of the State House in 2021 as it dusts off a plan floated earlier this year to temporarily convene at the Augusta Civic Center.

Pair of flags find new home at Penquis Valley Veterans Wall

MILO — Two flags flown over Baghdad and Afghanistan on anniversaries of Sept.

Pine Tree Hospice annual meeting on Zoom Nov. 19

You are invited to Pine Tree Hospice’s annual meeting.

Maine’s lumber industry sees losses after Jay explosion and decline in paper use

By David Marino, Star Herald Staff Maine’s logging and lumber industry is seeing significant losses after an explosion at one of the state’s largest mills and market losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Piscataquis County COVID-19 testing locations are moving

Plans are underway to move the Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Northern Light CA Dean Hospital COVID-19 testing sites, currently located on their respective campuses.

EMDC welcomes community planner

Anna Stockman, community planner, has joined Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s (EMDC) Community & Business Services Team.

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