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SAD 46 looking at transmission rate-based mask policy

DEXTER — Since classes started several weeks ago, SAD 46 schools have required masks indoors.

Maine Senate districts north of Bangor primed for biggest redistricting changes

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Republicans and Democrats put forward their plans to redraw the 35 Maine Senate districts on Sept.

Penobscot County sees nearly 200 COVID cases in a single day, shattering record

By David Marino Jr.

EMMC sees record hospitalizations for COVID-19, eclipsing last winter’s surge

By David Marino Jr.

MDF’s Maine Downtown Center awarded $750,000 National Park Service Grant to support historic preservation

HALLOWELL — The Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center program is thrilled to receive a $750,00 grant from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program, for the second time.

Masks will remain optional in SAD 4

GUILFORD — Masks will stay optional for students in SAD 4 in accordance with the wishes of their parents or/guardians.

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department receives pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch

Observer photo/Keri Foster WATER DONATION — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a pallet of water donated by Anheuser-Busch on Sept.

Special collection for Haiti set for all Maine Masses on Saturday and Sunday

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has authorized a special collection at all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept.

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.

Dover-Foxcroft selectboard approves formation of climate change advisory committee

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft will be taking a proactive approach to climate change with the formation of a municipal advisory committee to develop a long-term climate action plan for the community.

Key Bank employees volunteer at Dexter library for St. Albans cat shelter

Photo courtesy of Abbott Memorial Library BANK VOLUNTEERS — Key Bank volunteers donated an afternoon’s work at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter to benefit Spirits Place, the St.

Crafts Landing and Park opens in downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.

Some Maine employers already required vaccinations before Biden’s mandate

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Some of Penobscot County’s largest employers that would be subject to President Joe Biden’s forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination requirement were already requiring that their employees be vaccinated.

Holy Family Parish reaches $2.3M ‘Beginning a New Century of Faith’ capital campaign goal

GREENVILLE — Five years after it began, and to the joy of church members and the community, the goal and objectives of the “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met.

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.

Disc golfers hitting the course in Dexter

DEXTER — The site along town trails at the Dexter Municipal Golf Course is still being worked on, but disc golfers now have an 18 hole course.

Teen killed in Garland crash

GARLAND — On Saturday, Sept.

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