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5 more Mainers die as another 441 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Here’s everything you need to know about brook trout

By Bob Mallard No species of fish is more synonymous with Maine than brook trout.

Commissioners formally oppose new earned paid leave act

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners voted on Dec.

Find the Shop Local Tree Contest winner

Contributed photo FIND CONTEST WINNER — Liz Nelson of Dover-Foxcroft is the winner of the Piscataquis Observer’s 2020 Find the Shop Local Tree Contest.

Maine sees record-high 619 new coronavirus cases and 9 more deaths

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

Maine State Police ceremony honors those who died in the line of duty

Photo courtesy of Monson Historical Society REMEMBERING 90 YEARS LATER — On Dec.

Foxcroft Academy’s hand-crafted Santa-reindeer display an iconic part of D-F holiday season

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff When Grace Chase first conceptualized Santa Claus and his nine galloping reindeer — including Rudolph — gliding through the holiday season in front of Foxcroft Academy in the early 1950s, the former longtime school secretary couldn’t have anticipated her idea’s staying power.

East Main Street projects underway

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Changes are underway to improve the look of downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

Maine sees record-high 554 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths

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

Maine may be spared from major snowfall in mid-week Nor’easter

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Winter Storm Gail is expected to turn into a high-impact Nor’easter in the Northeast Wednesday into Thursday, but Maine is only expected to get a few inches of snow.

Santa and his elves come to the Reading Room

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes SANTA CLAUS CAME TO TOWN — Santa made his annual visit to the Reading Room in Sebec Village on Saturday, Dec.

Rep. Evans appointed to health insurance panel

AUGUSTA – Rep.

Six more Mainers die as another 417 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Central Hall Commons launches program to combat loneliness

The CDC is encouraging Americans to stay safe and celebrate with their household for the winter holidays.

EMMC expects to start vaccinating workers on Wednesday

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The first rounds of coronavirus vaccines have started arriving in Maine, with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and its affiliate in Portland, Northern Light Mercy Hospital, both receiving 975 doses on Monday morning.

SeDoMoCha Middle School term 1 honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Heidi Clawson, Emily Greenlaw and Cameron Pratt; honors: Cody Bagley, Emma Bither, Leora Brochu, Shayli Cirulli, Margarette Clarke, Allison Conner, Carter Coy, Evalyn Fisk, Grace Greene, Scott Greene, Zoe Havaas, Alexia Heretakis, Madyson Kimball, Calvin Landry, Eli Lane, Brianna Lawrence, Serenity McCabe, Korbyn McCormick, Jack Murray, Kael Niland, Kierstyn Nuite, Chelsea O’Bar, Elizabeth Richards, Lea Schnetzer, Flynn Schriver, Ella Smith, Grace Vaillancourt and Jaxson Zimmerman.

Fatal crashes have increased as traffic has declined during the pandemic in Maine

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff More Mainers have died from fatal crashes in 2020 than last year even with less traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a state official citing cases of reckless driving on more open roads.

EMDC provides direct technical support to businesses and nonprofits for COVID-19 relief

Phase 2 of funding from the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program is being distributed.

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