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COVID-19 outbreak at Penobscot County Jail is over, CDC says

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — State epidemiologists have closed their investigation into a COVID-19 outbreak at the Penobscot County Jail, as the facility has gone at least two weeks without a new case of the virus, according to a Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson.

Virtual presentation on shore-spawning brook trout in Moosehead Lake

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Regional Fisheries Supervisor Tim Obrey will discuss the trophy brook trout fishery that has developed on Moosehead Lake and the recent research and management associated with these shore-spawning fish.

With fewer volunteers, more Maine towns look to neighbors to fight their fires

By David Marino Jr.

2 more Mainers die and another 223 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Maine eyes constitutional amendment for more ranked-choice voting

By The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine — A proposal to expand the use of a ranked voting system in Maine has succeeded in committee and will move on to the full legislature.

What Maine is doing to tamp down the worst power outages in the nation

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine continues to top most other states in the number and duration of power outages caused primarily by severe weather and downed trees, but regulators and utilities are aiming to improve upon that dubious distinction.

180 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

In Piscataquis County, commissioners’ anti-mask vote has created a fraught political climate

By David Marino Jr.

Pennsylvania company inches closer to a delayed takeover of Hampden waste plant

By David Marino Jr.

All counties remain green under Mills Administration’s COVID-19 School Health Advisory System

New case rate and positivity rate have dropped in Piscataquis County and are now consistent with other counties.

Holy Week online listings for all Easter Triduum Masses and services in Maine now available

PORTLAND — Maine parishes will host Masses and services to celebrate the Easter Triduum, the culmination of Holy Week, on April 1-4.

Ridge View Community School second trimester honor roll

Grade eight high honors-habits of work: Lucy Alexander, Jason Bowden, Teegan Day, Cole Doherty, Ethan Doherty, Alyvia Dorman, Chase Farnsworth, Avery Fogler, Claire Fogler, Megan Hreben, Brayden Neptune, Willis Rienhardt, Alexandra Vafiades and Brianna Vafiades.

Younger Mainers not eligible for COVID-19 vaccines can get them on ‘waste lists’

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Younger Mainers eager for a COVID-19 vaccine have gotten one by directly contacting local pharmacies about extra doses, even though the state’s general adult population will not be eligible for the vaccines for nearly another month.

253 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Inmate’s lawsuit says Bangor jail denied him mental health treatment and access to lawyer

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Penobscot County Jail inmate has sued Sheriff Troy Morton and jail administrators in U.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena vaccination site up and running

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Health’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street, operated through a partnership with Foxcroft Academy and the Libra Foundation, is up and running following the first day on Friday, March 19.

Four more Penobscot County Jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Four more inmates at the Penobscot County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

218 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

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