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Penobscot County is looking to buy land for new jail

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is taking a step forward in its controversial years-long effort to build a new jail by seeking to buy land for the project.

Dexter January Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Golden announces more than $140,000 for Dexter Regional Airport

Northern Light’s patient records system is back online

Northern Light Health put its patient records system back online Monday after disconnecting it Saturday when it learned that servers were compromised.

IRS postpones tax day for storm-affected Maine counties

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The Internal Revenue Service has extended deadlines for people in 10 Maine counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Dec.

Northern Light Health disconnects patient records system following server compromise

By WGME Northern Light Health took its patient records system offline after it discovered its servers were compromised on Saturday afternoon, Feb.

Legal services presentation at Dexter Age Friendly Tea Talks

DEXTER — Ever wonder who you should assign to handle your medical and financial affairs if, some day, you become incapacitated? Julie Ann Mallett, senior staff attorney with Legal Services for the Elderly, will be guest speaker at Dexter Age Friendly’s Tea Talks on Thursday, Feb.

This ice safety gear could save your life

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With the quality and thickness of ice on Maine’s lakes and ponds being unreliable this year, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the worst when you go ice fishing.

Joe Biden declares December wind storm that lashed Maine a major disaster

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff President Joe Biden has declared the wind storm that lashed Maine in December a major disaster.

USDA designates Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas

This secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

Maine’s congressional delegation again calls for crackdown on illegal marijuana operations

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s congressional delegation has renewed its calls for the U.

Northern Light Health glows red for American Heart Month

BREWER — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

Skowhegan Savings employees donate to Dexter Public Health Association

SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings employees recently donated $20,000 to 20 local nonprofits during their third annual Season of Giving, including the Dexter Public Health Association.

Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA — Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications

Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools.

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