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Five more Mainers die and another 251 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Another five Mainers have died as health officials on Wednesday reported 251 more coronavirus cases across the state.

Fraudulent mass texts in Piscataquis County show how disinformation has infiltrated local politics

By David Marino Jr.

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.

Piscataquis Democrats look at women’s perspectives living in rural Maine, collect food and financial donations

The Education and Outreach Committee of the Piscataquis County Democrats offered a public program entitled, “Community Conversation: Women’s Perspectives on Living in Rural Maine” on March 20.

Never stop growing with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library April is our bridge to spring.

Summer volunteer trail days with PCSWCD

Each year the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts a volunteer workday at each of the public lands it manages.

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.

Down East triple homicide suspect’s trial likely won’t happen in Washington County

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff The trial of Thomas Bonfanti, a Northfield man accused of killing three people in a February 2020 shooting spree in Machias and Jonesboro, is expected to be moved out of Washington County.

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.

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.

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