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Maine saw one of the steepest school enrollment declines nationwide last year

By David Marino Jr.

Travel in Maine rebounded over rainy July 4 weekend but still fell short of 2019

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Travel within Maine continued to rebound over the July 4 holiday, but traffic fell short of pre-pandemic levels over the rainy long weekend.

EMDC unveils five-year plan for economic growth and regional resiliency

Eastern Maine Development Corporation updates its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy every five years using U.

Candidates sought for county FSA Committee

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Farmers and ranchers have until Aug.

County radio system upgrade would have $4.99M cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Upgrades cited in the first phase of a feasibility study for a Piscataquis County public safety radio system will cost $4,994,080.

Winter power disconnection threats banned in Maine

By The Associated Press PORTLAND — Maine has banned winter electricity disconnection threats that mislead consumers.

Northern Light Sangerville Swab and Go Station closes

SANGERVILLE — Northern Light C.

Researchers hope to prevent future browntail moth outbreaks by tricking them

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff A team of researchers at the University of Maine might have found a way to prevent outbreaks in the future by tricking the moths with their own sense of smell.

The worst may be over for this year’s browntail moth caterpillar invasion

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff After sightings in all 16 Maine counties and countless Mainers itching the blistery rash, the worst may be over for the year’s browntail moth caterpillar infestation, experts say.

LePage files for historic Blaine House return bid against Janet Mills in 2022

This story will be updated.

Bail set at $50,000 for driver accused of leading police on high-speed, 2-county chase

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Bail was set Monday, June 28 at $50,000 cash for the man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase that ended Sunday afternoon in Bangor at the Irving gas station on Broadway.

Retired educators news

The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Our FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter (yes, that’s Penobscot County but since we welcome all educators we decided to venture south for this meeting) on June 22.

UMaine researchers secure $1.48M to train future behavioral health workers for rural areas

ORONO — University of Maine researchers will train future behavioral health workers specialized in serving rural areas in the state with a new program funded by a four-year, $1.

Maine counties haven’t decided how they’ll use a $260M federal funds windfall

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties have started getting installments of the $260 million they are due to receive in federal American Rescue Plan funds, which are meant to help state, county and municipal governments recover from pandemic-related losses and help spur an economic rebound.

Gov. Mills signs legislation establishing the Maine Connectivity Authority

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Central Maine is now in a ‘severe drought’

By Matt Berg, Bangor Daily News Staff A few showers this week weren’t enough to stave off the dry conditions, with weather officials declaring a “severe drought” for parts of central Maine.

Healthy Living for ME announces Building Better Caregivers workshop

Healthy Living for ME is offering a free, 6-week, interactive workshop entitled Building Better Caregivers.

What shoppers need to know about the plastic bag ban

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Grocery shopping in Maine is about to look a little different.

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