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Daylight saving time: ‘Turn and test’ to stay safe from home fires

In Maine, Red Cross volunteers have helped nearly 800 people after home fires last year BANGOR — As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the American Red Cross of Northern New England encourages everyone to also test their smoke alarms.

Department of Education closely monitoring Piscataquis County following case rate increase

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on March 12 released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support to students safely.

209 more coronavirus have been reported in Maine

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

Northern Light Health opens vaccination registration website to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

It’s time to celebrate Maine’s fifth season: Mud

As the temperature rises into the 40s and 50s over the next few days, one thing is certain: There will be mud.

PCHS track to be refurbished, thanks to Gordon Contracting

GUILFORD — The athletic field at Piscataquis Community High School will have a replaced track circling the soccer field, thanks to the generosity of Gordon Contracting.

187 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Piscataquis County Ice Arena will open as COVID-19 vaccination site on March 19

By David Marino Jr.

195 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

County officials considering budget calendar alignments

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets follow different timelines, with the county following a calendar year while the UT budget runs July 1-June 30.

Teams around Maine just got $25K each to figure out how to tackle a pressing local challenge

By Emily Burnham Bangor Daily News Staff A team in Bangor wants to try to break down barriers to employment for low income residents.

17 more Mainers die and another 133 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

That new deck you want to build could cost twice as much due to ‘astronomical’ lumber prices

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor-based independent contractor Shaun Crockett’s big summertime moneymaker is building new decks for his clients.

Ingrained in state culture, beloved atlases are a must for Mainers

By Bob Duchesene Every Mainer receives two things at birth: a name, and a Delorme’s Maine Atlas.

132 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

The must-have accessory for braving Maine’s icy winters

By Aislinn Sarnacki Bangor Daily News Staff During the winter in Maine, given the right conditions, ice coats pretty much everything.

183 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine GOP lawmakers push ‘unconstitutional’ media bill linked to man who tried to marry laptop

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA,– A group of Republicans in the Maine Legislature is backing a bill that would force media outlets to cover the outcomes of court proceedings or remove mugshots from articles in certain cases or face civil penalties.

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