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

Composite photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — February’s students in the spotlight at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft were chosen for resiliency during this school year that has challenged us all in many ways.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A man convicted of murdering a stranger in the 1970s has died at a Maine prison.

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

BYRON CENTER, Michigan — Monique Smith of Dover-Foxcroft was named Ms.

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

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff The idea of purchasing a home is alluring.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts in Dover-Foxcroft is undertaking a project to repair the columns that support the auditorium and lobby and is asking residents of Piscataquis County to express their opinion of the project to the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine can expect substantial benefits from the new coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, with more than $6 billion coming in for various programs, according to an estimate.

In Maine, Red Cross volunteers have helped nearly 800 people after home fires last year BANGOR — As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the American Red Cross of Northern New England encourages everyone to also test their smoke alarms.

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on March 12 released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support to students safely.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has teamed up with Outdoor Women, an organization based out of Sangerville that connects women who share a common interest in a diverse range of outdoor activities and provide a base of support and encouragement.

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

As the temperature rises into the 40s and 50s over the next few days, one thing is certain: There will be mud.

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

By David Marino Jr.

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands expects the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this spring and urges guests to anticipate crowded parking areas and trailhead bottlenecks.