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Free course will help with education/career paths

Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Women veterans luncheon

MILO — A women veterans luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct.

Labor Day weekend strong for Maine tourism businesses but staffing shortages causing losses in revenue

HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association recently polled its members about Labor Day weekend business and how the workforce shortage is affecting business.

Facing tight deadline, Maine redistricting panel will release proposed maps next week

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Democrats and Republicans on Maine’s redistricting commission said they will release draft congressional and legislative maps next week, less than two weeks in advance of their court-ordered deadline.

COVID-19 testing site at Bangor airport reopening amid coronavirus surge

By David Marino Jr.

County officials looking for new EMA director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus after the retirement of long-time Piscataquis County EMA Director Tom Capraro, the county may be close to hiring his successor.

Northern Light Health participates in national briefing on immigration and health care solutions

The American Business Immigration Coalition hosted an Immigration and Healthcare Solutions virtual summit for members of Congress and staff.

Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association news

GREENVILLE — On Aug.

Bangor event on Sept. 11 will advise Mainers to prepare for natural disasters

By David Marino Jr.

School starts in SAD 41

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

Grant helps rural communities address vaccine hesitancy

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across Maine communities, from the largest cities to the smallest rural towns.

Neighbors say Milo man accused of murdering infant son appeared friendly and caring

By David Marino Jr.

There’s an app for employees and residents through Piscataquis County EMA

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency has a new app — that is still being developed — to relay different types of information directly to county employees, residents and others interested in the region.

Milo father charged with murder in death of 1-month-old son

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Milo man with a history of domestic violence assault is charged with murder in connection with the death of his 1-month-old son on Sunday, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice to expand to Piscataquis County

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice has made a commitment to both Mayo and CA Dean hospitals to serve the patient population in Piscataquis County.

Maine needs more than a foot of soaking rain to end drought

By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff HOULTON — Some of Maine’s rivers have the lowest water levels they’ve seen in decades, and it would take more than a foot of rain to pull Maine out of the drought it has been in for the second straight summer.

Unvaccinated Mainers say FDA approval won’t persuade them to get the shot

By David Marino Jr.

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