AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power has awarded grants for Level 2 chargers for Electric Vehicles at 11 locations, offering 48 new plugs in Maine from Kittery to Monson.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two Piscataquis County law enforcement officers acted in self-defense when they shot a Medford man in an armed confrontation nearly two years ago, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dozen people served by Living Innovations, an organization providing support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a good life at home and in the community, along with accompanying staff, have been busy with community service projects in several area towns.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two brothers from Holden have sued Northern Light Health over a data breach last May that left them vulnerable to identity theft and affected more than 650,000 people.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party will allow the national party to coordinate with former Gov.

By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times HOULTON, Maine — Summer has yet to arrive in Maine, but half the state is already experiencing abnormally dry conditions, triggering the activation of a drought task force by the Maine Emergency Management Agency and the US Geological Survey.

By Mal Leary, Maine Public Lawmakers are considering allowing some form of Sunday hunting, a question that has come before nearly every recent legislature.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Single-family home sales in Maine rose by double-digits in March, continuing a hot streak during the coronavirus pandemic and driven by strong sales in rural counties, according to data released Thursday by the Maine Association of Realtors.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab 2020 Surveillance Program data is now compiled and available on the Maine Tick Data webpage at https://extension.

HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has announced a new matching grants initiative called “MAC – Masons Assisting Communities.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The communications center that handles 911 calls and dispatches emergency services in Penobscot County is the site of a coronavirus outbreak, according to its director.

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Some COVID-19 vaccine sites in rural Maine have recently closed as demand for shots appears to be slowing, presenting a new challenge for public health officials.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a tax increment finance district on April 20 for the proposed Big Moose Resort, a ski resort with year-round attractions on 1,700 acres overlooking Moosehead Lake.

By Troy R.

AUGUSTA — At their April 15 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine approved up to $135 million in conduit bond financing for Provident Group-Moosehead Lake L3C ( “Provident”).

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democratic Headquarters, on North Street across from Will’s Shop ‘n Save, will be open from 10 a.

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Piscataquis and Penboscot counties, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the organization continued to support survivors and worked to improve stability and inclusivity.

Observer photo/Keri FosterFIELDHOUSE SITE — The Wiley House, located between the Foxcroft Academy campus and A.