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County revises policy to increase minimum cost for a project to go out to bid

DOVER-FOXCROFT — To make it easier for planned and unexpected work to be done around the region, the Piscataquis County Commissioners have raised the minimum amount needed for projects to go out to bid from $5,000 to $10,000.

With Hampden waste plant’s reopening in the works, Orrington rival sees chance to collaborate

By David Marino Jr.

Maine sees new coronavirus cases dip below 100 for 1st time since early November

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

Pine Tree Hospice offering online volunteer training for non-medical volunteers

Are you looking for something rewarding to do? Would you like to support an isolated neighbor but not sure how? There is a need for non-medical volunteers within Pine Tree Hospice’s service area of Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset counties.

Maine county commissioners have ‘huge incentive’ to pass extreme resolutions

By David Marino Jr.

148 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

2 more Mainers die as another 110 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Maine sportsman George Smith dies after 4-year ALS battle

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Canceled basketball tournament leaves deep void for players, coaches and fans

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Sawyer Deprey appreciates the dreams that can be fulfilled during Maine’s annual high school basketball tournament better than most of his peers.

Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 160 coronavirus cases statewide

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

PVAEC seeks instructors for spring/summer enrichment program

Do you have a special talent or hobby you’re willing to share with your community? Do you want to make extra money doing something you already love to do? Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative is seeking dynamic and talented enrichment instructors for our Spring/Summer 2021 Enrichment Program.

Mills Administration updates guidance for houses of worship, other venues

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Dirigo Reads announces 2020-21 partners

A program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year by 2025 has continued on, despite a global pandemic.

All Maine schools designated safe to open full-time for 1st time since September

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff The state gave schools in all 16 counties a green light to reopen full-time in person this week, marking the first time since September that all Maine schools have had that designation.

Russell becomes 27th Maine coach to reach 400 basketball victories

By Larry Mahoney Bangor Daily News Staff EAST CORINTH — Central High School girls basketball coach Jamie Russell took a lighthearted look at his accomplishment of reaching the 400-win plateau after his team’s 48-36 victory over Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft on Feb.

Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and 201 coronavirus cases statewide

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

SAD 4 planning for lights and refurbished track at athletic field

GUILFORD — Thanks to the generosity of Herring Brothers Meats and Gordon Contracting, the Piscataquis Community High School track will have lights and a repaved running area.

Northern Light adds capacity to vaccinate 1,000 more per day at Cross Center

By David Marino Jr.

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