4 years ago Major Maine internet provider has ambitious plans to improve lagging connections By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Maine’s largest internet companies plans to install fast fiber internet to 11,500 rural customers starting early next year and make major upgrades to its existing network, which could significantly improve the state’s lagging broadband infrastructure.
4 years ago Living Innovations gives back to the community DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dozen people served by Living Innovations, an organization providing support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a good life at home and in the community, along with accompanying staff, have been busy with community service projects in several area towns.
4 years ago Holden brothers sue Northern Light over data breach they claim left them vulnerable to identity theft By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two brothers from Holden have sued Northern Light Health over a data breach last May that left them vulnerable to identity theft and affected more than 650,000 people.
4 years ago Maine GOP takes initial step to clear path for Paul LePage return bid By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party will allow the national party to coordinate with former Gov.
4 years ago Maine activates state drought task force as abnormally dry conditions evident in 15 counties By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times HOULTON, Maine — Summer has yet to arrive in Maine, but half the state is already experiencing abnormally dry conditions, triggering the activation of a drought task force by the Maine Emergency Management Agency and the US Geological Survey.
4 years ago Bill would allow limited Sunday hunting in Maine By Mal Leary, Maine Public Lawmakers are considering allowing some form of Sunday hunting, a question that has come before nearly every recent legislature.
4 years ago Maine home sales rise again, showing no signs of subsiding By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Single-family home sales in Maine rose by double-digits in March, continuing a hot streak during the coronavirus pandemic and driven by strong sales in rural counties, according to data released Thursday by the Maine Association of Realtors.
4 years ago UMaine Extension releases 2020 Maine tick program data ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab 2020 Surveillance Program data is now compiled and available on the Maine Tick Data webpage at https://extension.
4 years ago Maine Masons expand financial assistance to communities in 2021 HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has announced a new matching grants initiative called “MAC – Masons Assisting Communities.
4 years ago Penobscot County dispatch center staff test positive for COVID-19 By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The communications center that handles 911 calls and dispatches emergency services in Penobscot County is the site of a coronavirus outbreak, according to its director.
4 years ago Maine enters new COVID-19 vaccine phase as waitlists shrink, demand dies down By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Some COVID-19 vaccine sites in rural Maine have recently closed as demand for shots appears to be slowing, presenting a new challenge for public health officials.
4 years ago Partners for Peace navigates pandemic Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Piscataquis and Penboscot counties, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the organization continued to support survivors and worked to improve stability and inclusivity.
4 years ago U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce locations for 2021 Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday Ahead of the U.
4 years ago Maine DOC revokes restrictive mail policy that caused frustration for prisoners, families By Lauren Abbate, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Corrections has rescinded a recent directive that placed new restrictions on the types of mail prisoners can receive, which was resulting in hundreds of pieces of mail being returned to sender.
4 years ago No-appointment COVID-19 vaccines could soon be offered in Maine By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine public health officials on Thursday floated the possibility of offering coronavirus vaccines without appointments, which would make the vaccination effort more flexible but would pose logistical hurdles.
4 years ago National Volunteer Week: Red Cross thanks volunteers for stepping up during COVID-19 Visit redcross.
4 years ago NAMI Maine to offer online courses for family members HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for two separate online courses for people who have an adult family member living with a mental health condition.
4 years ago Penobscot County Jail reports new COVID-19 outbreak, weeks after the end of its last one By Matthew Stone, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — COVID-19 has returned to the Penobscot County Jail, a little more than two weeks after state health officials declared a previous virus outbreak at the Bangor facility over.