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New law will give Maine farmworkers more rights

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill setting a state minimum wage for Maine farmworkers was signed into law on June 10.

Registration open for Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Bike and Boat

GREENVILLE — Registration is now open for Bike and Boat, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s family-friendly cycle and cruise adventure that supports healthcare in the Moosehead Lake Region.

Maine lawmakers approve ban on tobacco sales in pharmacies

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine pharmacies would no longer be allowed to sell tobacco products under a proposal that state lawmakers advanced Monday.

School-age vaccination rates in Maine reach record high

By Patty Wight, Maine Public Vaccination rates among school-aged children in Maine are above 97 percent, according to the latest annual report from the state Center for Disease Control.

Deputy Wilson promoted to corporal

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newly created position of corporal with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office will be filled by longtime Deputy Kyle Wilson.

Greenville zone changes to be part of special town meeting

GREENVILLE — A pair of proposed zoning changes have been approved by Greenville officials and are scheduled to go to a town vote next month.

Penquis empowers communities for success during NeighborWorks Week

BANGOR – Penquis C.

Contract talks stall between Northern Light Health and Anthem

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Contract talks have stalled between Northern Light Health and Anthem.

Amended floating camps bill voted ought to pass

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that will prohibit floating camps from Maine’s lakes and ponds got the nod May 28 by the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Maine fish and wildlife commissioner defends department after recent criticism

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was in the public crosshairs when criticism from former employees got traction on social media.

Maine unorganized territory residents stunned by property value hikes

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, The County Staff Property owners in the state’s unorganized territory were shocked when they recently got word from the state revenue services that their home and land values had increased, in some cases more than doubling.

Residents will vote on Greenville property and building ordinance update

GREENVILLE — Residents will decide the fate of a proposed amendment to the Greenville Land Use Ordinance at the annual town meeting on Monday, June 2.

Greenville Planning Board approves Blair Hill Overlook subdivision

GREENVILLE — The Blair Hill Overlook subdivision application was approved by the Greenville Planning Board during its May 21 meeting.

Outpatient foot and ankle care moves to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Health announces the relocation of outpatient podiatry (foot and ankle) services from the Northern Light Health Center in Sangerville to Northern Light Orthopedics in Dover-Foxcroft.

A new rural government reporter will join the BDN and Maine Monitor

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor Daily News and The Maine Monitor will welcome a new Report for America corps member focused on a topic we need more reporting on: rural government.

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative

The Maine Community Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state.

Gordon Contracting awarded Route 15 project

Gordon Contracting of Sangerville was awarded the Route 15 highway project from Abbot to Greenville by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Angler ‘could barely stand up in the boat because of the waves’

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Rick and Nancy Labbe are avid anglers who spend a lot of time fishing on Moosehead Lake.

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