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MEA-Retired virtual annual meeting May 6

MEA-Retired (Maine Educators Association-Retired) will hold its annual meeting by Zoom meeting from 9:30 a.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce nearly $700,000 for Maine Head Start programs

Maine’s major police oversight bill stalls as sheriffs roll back support

By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff After backing legislation that would bring more oversight to elected county sheriffs, the Maine Sheriffs’ Association withdrew its support this week, potentially torpedoing the bill’s chances of being passed by the full Maine Legislature and showing the difficulty of bringing legislative changes even amid widespread calls for more police accountability.

Gov. Mills relaxes outdoor mask rule

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Dexter Regional High School March Students of the Month

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

Plan in place for dangerous building on Lincoln Street

DOVER-FOXCROFT — With a plan in place to tear down the barn and renovate the home portion of the structure closer to the road, the Dover-Foxcroft Board of Selectmen will not take any action pertaining to a dangerous building order for 72 Lincoln Street until Nov.

Maine keeps two US House seats after population grows by 35K in latest Census

By Jessica Piper Maine will continue to have two congressional seats and four votes in the electoral college after the state’s population grew by 2.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to use stimulus money to improve broadband

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Pair of fundraisers will benefit Pine Tree Hospice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Pine Tree Hospice just celebrated National Volunteer Week.

Piscataquis County Democrats collect for Dyers’ Hope House

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats continued their efforts to address local food insecurity on Saturday, April 24, as they collected food, pet food, household supplies and money at their office on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft.

Healthy Acadia welcomes Underwood

Healthy Acadia is pleased to welcome Georgia Underwood of Monson as the Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching recovery coach coordinator in Piscataquis County.

Beavers can be a valuable wildlife management partner on your homestead

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff When it comes to designing wildlife habitat, there are few things more efficient than a beaver.

Registration opens for 23rd year of Center Theatre Drama Camp

The Center Theatre has announced that registration is open for the Center Theatre Children’s Summer Drama Camp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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