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Fishing Across Maine raises $10,000 to fight food insecurity

Throughout June anglers of all abilities cast their lines for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs, to help end food insecurity across the state.

Feed your imagination with Thompson Free Library

“Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.

Maine is seeing COVID-19 cases rise, but not as much as in most of the US

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is not seeing the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations that other states are despite a rise in cases over the past few weeks.

Robert Brandow, who oversaw EMMC’s expansion into regional medical hub, dies at 92

By David Marino Jr.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Vision Care of Maine to new D-F location

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A move up West Main Street has enabled Vision Care of Maine to expand into a larger space at 1012 West Main Street, next to Dollar Tree.

Maine homes sales rise 15 percent in June, continuing hot streak

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Existing home sales in Maine continued on a hot streak in June, especially in rural counties, mirroring strong sales nationally, according to data from state and national real estate groups.

Forestry Field Day at Wicopy Woods

SEBEC — The public is invited to attend Forestry Field Day honoring Jessica Leahy and Bob Seymour, the 2020 Maine Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, at their property Wicopy Woods.

Camden National Bank accepting nominations for the 2021 Leaders & Luminaries Awards

CAMDEN — Camden National Bank announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Leaders & Luminaries Awards, a program started by the bank in 2011 to celebrate the importance of effective nonprofit board leaders in our community.

Maine hospitals boost wages to attract workers in ‘fiercely’ competitive labor market

By Patty Wight, Maine Public The tight labor market is not just affecting hospitality and retail in Maine — it’s affecting hospitals too.

Collins, Golden announce $200M to help loggers, timber haulers

Foxcroft Academy and RSU 68 agree to a 10-year contract extension through 2034

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On July 14 RSU 68 Superintendent Stacy Shorey, Foxcroft Academy Head of School Arnold Shorey and the six FA-RSU 68 Liaison Committee members reached an agreement to sign a 10-year extension to the existing contract between Foxcroft Academy and the regional school unit.

Center Theatre receives grant months after county commissioners refused support

By David Marino Jr.

Paul LePage wants to ‘clean up’ his act. Plenty of the old LePage is still there.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.

Center Theatre awarded USDA column funding

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft was recently notified that it has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Grant program.

Public input sought on laws governing inland moorings

AUGUSTA – LD 626, “An Act To Clarify Temporary Mooring Privileges for Moorings on Inland Waters,” has been carried over to the second regular session of the 130th Legislature.

Young GOP lawmaker from Presque Isle will run against Jared Golden in 2022

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

AARP Maine seeks ‘Andrus Award for Community Service’ nominees

PORTLAND — AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2021 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

Think beyond basil when making pesto this summer

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Classic basil pesto is perfect on its own.

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