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Republican calls for scrutiny of DHHS after 8 guardianship deaths

By David Dahl, The Maine Monitor A Republican lawmaker said the state’s top social services agency “deserves all the scrutiny we can muster” in light of a Maine Monitor investigation that found eight people in public guardianship died under unusual circumstances.

Dexter sells fire truck to Aurora department

DEXTER — A more than 25-year-old Dexter engine truck will still be used to fight fires in the state of Maine.

Penobscot County’s criminal case backlog is still one of the highest in Maine

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot County is slowly easing after a spike caused by COVID-19 — but still remains among the highest in the state when compared with pre-pandemic numbers.

Northern Light Health Centers announce local flu shot clinics

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Northern Light Health Centers in Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Sangerville encourage adults to get vaccinated against the flu at one of their upcoming flu vaccination clinics.

Penobscot County corrections officer charged with sexual assault

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A now-former Penobscot County Sheriff’s correctional officer is facing criminal charges of sexual assault and tobacco trafficking.

Farm animals in Piscataquis County infected with mosquito-borne virus

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Four farm animals in Piscataquis County have died after apparently contracting a mosquito-borne virus.

Bangor Savings Bank promotes commercial leadership team

On the heels of receiving a Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award this August, Bangor Savings Bank today announces the promotion of three commercial banking leaders to serve in the Maine market: Diane Donaldson – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (York and Cumberland counties); Jarrod Guimond – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (Northern Maine); and Laura Huddy – SVP, director of Commercial Credit and Portfolio Management.

What you should know if ATV trails run through your land in Maine

By Julia Bayly With thousands of miles of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trails in Maine crossing privately owned acres, the potential for friction between landowners and recreational riders is always there.

Maine County Teachers of the Year launch #LoveMaineSchools campaign

AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.

Penquis receives $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America

BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.

71 schools begin BARR Model implementation to increase student and staff wellbeing, academic achievement

AUGUSTA – As the new school year begins, 71 schools across Maine — including Dexter Regional High School — launched their first year of implementing the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model with students and staff.

Toss-up elections could decide Maine’s electric future

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.

Penobscot County sheriff deputies will soon get body and dash cameras

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office deputies will have body-worn and dashboard cameras starting next year.

County Teachers of the Year seek stories

The 2023 County Teachers of the Year want to share your amazing stories! During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs will collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences.

Maine Masons encourage thousands of kids to read through ‘Bikes for Books’

HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books.

Call/Thoreau photo exhibit

DEXTER — The Dexter Historical Society’s traveling Albert Lincoln Call/Henry David Thoreau photo exhibit is up in Dexter at Millworks at 16 Church Street.

Post offices closed for Labor Day

SAD 46 bus schedule

Dexter: BUS 3 ED LANGLAIS 6:50 MAIN ST 6:52 RIPLEY RD SKIMMER LANE 6:55 MCFARLAND TRAILER COMPLEX 6:57 RR AVE 7:00 CEDAR 7:10 WATER ST 7:12 LIBERTY/FAYE COURT 7:15 BROOKS TIRE LINE RD (pm) 7:20 AIRPORT RD 7:30 JENNINGS HILL RD RV 7:40 ST.

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