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Theater that county commissioners refused to support will apply for federal grant

By David Marino Jr.

Public hearing on Moosehead Lake ski resort project TIF set for April 20

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A public hearing on tax increment financing for the project to develop a ski resort with year-round attractions on 1,700 acres overlooking Moosehead Lake in the unorganized territory outside of Greenville will be part of the next regular Piscataquis County Commissioners meeting at 8:30 a.

Puritan thinks COVID-19 testing swabs will be in demand even as vaccines pick up

By David Marino Jr.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce federal investment for EMDC

D-F Legion looking at bingo options

DOVER-FOXCROFT — American Legion Post 29 is evaluating capacity based on current restrictions.

Exploring springtime birds at the Law Farm

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Register and join us for a morning bird walk on Sunday, May 2, as we explore springtime birds at the Law Farm.

Maine gets record share of COVID-19 vaccine doses as small pharmacies join federal program

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is seeing a record of at least 88,000 new first doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week as the supply to retail pharmacies through a federal program jumped nearly 50 percent with the addition of independent pharmacies.

Aroostook County ice carousel is ready to spin for Maine’s bid to reclaim world record

By Jessica Potila, St.

April events at Shaw Public Library

GREENVILLE — The Shaw Public Library Book Club meets at 4 p.

Northern Light has turned Bangor’s Cross Center into a well-oiled vaccination machine

By David Marino Jr.

295 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Centre Theatre eligible to apply for USDA funding for structural repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre can still apply to USDA Rural development for assistance on a structural update, despite the Piscataquis County Commissioners voting down a letter of support for the project last month.

EMDC’s Maine PTAC program director receives APTAC Achievement Award

Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Maine PTAC Program Director Ken Bloch received national recognition from the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital begins ‘A Moosehead Legacy: Preserving the Promise’ capital campaign with transformational bequest

GREENVILLE — Recently, CA Dean Hospital President Marie Vienneau announced the first commitment to the hospital’s exciting project to rebuild, refresh and recommit to a new century of care for those who live or vacation in the Moosehead region.

Seed Library coming to Thompson Free Library

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Spring has sprung at the Thompson Free Library! With warm weather hinting at the start of the growing season, the library wants you to go outside, dig in the dirt and work towards a beautiful flower or bountiful vegetable garden.

Three arrested in Milo following two-month MDEA investigation

MILO — Three people have been charged with felony drug trafficking following a two-month investigation into the sale of fentanyl and crack cocaine from a home in Milo.

How to stop raccoons from taking over your home

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Raccoons can wreak havoc on your yard and house if they settle in.

Everything Mainers need to know about scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff All Mainers aged 16 and older will become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday.

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