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Pandemic has left backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties

By Judy Harrison Bangor Daily News Staff There are 10,000 more criminal cases awaiting a resolution in Maine than there were a year ago, but the increase has been most pronounced in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — Grooming on a regular basis.

128 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

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

Maine hospitals brace for new surge of vaccine seekers after state expands eligibility

By Jessica Piper and Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine hospitals anticipate another surge in demand for COVID-19 vaccines after state officials announced residents aged 60 and older would be next in line for shots, an extension to a greater population than previously anticipated.

There are scorpions in Maine, and they’re probably in your house

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Mention scorpions and you are likely to think of those desert arachnids with the curved tails and the venomous stinger on the end.

Housing development slated for Spruce Street in Greenville

GREENVILLE — Recognizing that affordably priced housing for the workforce is a critical element to supporting the economic growth in the Moosehead Region, the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation has made the decision to acquire a 5.

Another Mainer dies and 142 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Premium Choice Broadband expands services

GREENVILLE — Since 2007, Bangor-based Premium Choice Broadband, a member of the Varney family of companies, has worked tirelessly to extend state-of-the-art internet access to rural Maine.

Penquis Valley Middle School term 2 honor roll

Grade eight, high honors: Lucas Chai, Lydia Gauvin, Tristan Goodwin, Rylee Heal, Wyatt Ladd and McKenzie McMahon; honors: Naima Ali, Meadow Brennan, Lily Coons, Abigail Davis, Mackenzie Fernald, Caiden Fowles and Samantha Lane.

Another Mainer dies and 197 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Mainers 60 and older will qualify for COVID-19 vaccines in switch to age-based system

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Maine will extend coronavirus vaccination eligibility to roughly 200,000 more residents between the ages of 60 and 69 beginning Wednesday and change prioritization afterward to be based only on age, Gov.

Schools in all Maine counties can remain open full-time

By CBS 13 The state gave schools in all 16 counties a “green” designation to remain open full-time in person as part of the Maine Department of Education’s color-coded school safety rating systems.

Downtown Dover-Foxcroft may be designated as National Register Commercial Historic District

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre is leading an effort to create a National Register Commercial Historic District in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

Penquis Valley National Honor Society inducts two new members

MILO — On Friday, Feb.

Greenville Consolidated School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Jessica Cobb, Christian Trujillo and Katie Worster; honors: Mailer Baldwin Dacey Bridges and Madison Kane.

Maine CDC reports another 178 coronavirus cases across the state

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

EMDC hires new director of finance with 20 years of world experience

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation has hired Thatien Munyaneza to lead their finance team as director of finance.

Dexter Regional High School second quarter honor roll

Grade 12, highest honors: Makayla Bignell, Peyton Grant, Avery Herrick, Brett Kusnierz, Lilah McCormack.

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