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All Mainers age 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in mid-April

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Collaborative Archives exhibit tells the story of our pandemic year

Over the past year, archivists and librarians all over Maine have been collecting primary source materials related to their communities’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine Community Foundation reaches $500M milestone

The Maine Community Foundation reached a milestone in charitable giving this month, passing the $500 million mark in grants awarded since it was founded 38 years ago.

1 more Mainer dies and an additional 243 coronavirus cases are reported in the state

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Puritan to open swab plant in Tennessee

By David Marino Jr.

Moosehead area artisans sought for annual show

GREENVILLE — After a year of wondering what this year will look like and the State of Maine guidelines changed to open up some of Maine and public spaces, the Greenville Depot in is ready to open its doors again for its annual Moosehead Area Artisans Show.

Class of seven completes Safe Sitter training

GUILFORD — On Friday, March 12 from 8 a.

Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2021-22

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first-grader each month during the school year by 2025, is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

Musher and team finish 280-mile expedition in honor of heroic sled dog Togo

By Jessica Potila, St.

Now is the perfect time to volunteer for the Maine Bird Atlas

By Bob Duchesne Winter ended March 15.

Two more Mainers die and another 241 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Gov. Mills continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine fights COVID-19

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Nearly 1,400 educators from Eastern Maine will be trained in social, emotional and equity learning on Friday

The Penobscot River Educational Partnership is hosting a professional development day this Friday, March 19, for approximately 1,400 area educators.

Healthcare Heroes featured in 2020 Northern Light Health Annual Report

There are many things about 2020 we would all like to forget, but there are plenty of things worth remembering too.

NAMI Maine to offer online course for parents of children and teens

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for an online course for parents of children and teens.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena vaccination site opens Friday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through a partnership between Foxcroft Academy, the Libra Foundation and Northern Light Health, 500 patients per day to start can easily and safely receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.

95 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Applicants sought for 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving Parkman students continuing their education beyond high school.

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