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Collaborative Archives exhibit tells the story of our pandemic year

Over the past year, archivists and librarians all over Maine have been collecting primary source materials related to their communities’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine Community Foundation reaches $500M milestone

The Maine Community Foundation reached a milestone in charitable giving this month, passing the $500 million mark in grants awarded since it was founded 38 years ago.

1 more Mainer dies and an additional 243 coronavirus cases are reported in the state

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2021-22

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first-grader each month during the school year by 2025, is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

Now is the perfect time to volunteer for the Maine Bird Atlas

By Bob Duchesne Winter ended March 15.

Two more Mainers die and another 241 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Gov. Mills continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine fights COVID-19

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Nearly 1,400 educators from Eastern Maine will be trained in social, emotional and equity learning on Friday

The Penobscot River Educational Partnership is hosting a professional development day this Friday, March 19, for approximately 1,400 area educators.

Healthcare Heroes featured in 2020 Northern Light Health Annual Report

There are many things about 2020 we would all like to forget, but there are plenty of things worth remembering too.

NAMI Maine to offer online course for parents of children and teens

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 an online course for parents of children and teens.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena vaccination site opens Friday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through a partnership between Foxcroft Academy, the Libra Foundation and Northern Light Health, 500 patients per day to start can easily and safely receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.

95 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

PRYMCA annual Dinner Dance Auction set for June with a twist

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In light of the recent easing of restrictions announced by Gov.

189 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

10 inmates now positive for COVID-19 in Penobscot County Jail outbreak

By David Marino Jr.

Dexter Regional High School February Students of the Month

Composite photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the February Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

Maine House rejects bill to restore the 1901 state flag

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on March 10 rejected a bill that would have restored the state’s original flag.

Another Mainer dies and 174 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

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