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Piscataquis commissioners prioritize county’s radio communications over broadband

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners expressed disappointment in a recent broadband study, reiterating that they would prioritize and dedicate American Rescue Plan funds to radio communications upgrades for the county’s emergency responders.

Maine’s omicron surge is less severe, but is still overwhelming hospitals

By David Marino Jr.

Kiwanis serves the community all year long

By Pat Hinkley, Christmas Project chairperson and past president It’s the middle of January already! Anyone still thinking about Christmas? Yes! The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft is already starting to prepare for next year.

Maine’s attorney general warns against waiting on others to fight injustice

Check out this 16-point buck visiting a home in Parkman

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Joe Gallant has a bit of a dilemma.

Teens to Trails hosts record-breaking hiker for virtual event

Teens to Trails is proud to present its first youth-led Zoom event of the new year.

People are flocking to Maine to hunt and fish during the pandemic

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff While the final numbers have yet to be calculated, it appears the COVID-19 pandemic continues spurring people to pursue outdoor activities in Maine.

Maine State Police is rolling back its coverage in rural Penobscot County

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine State Police is working to pull back its patrol responsibilities in Penobscot County as part of a yearslong effort to reduce its presence in rural parts of the state.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY – Another week, another potential snow storm.

Skowhegan Savings employees grant local charities $30K

SKOWHEGAN – On Giving Tuesday, Skowhegan Savings announced a commitment to give away 20 $1,000 grants to local charities as part of their “Season of Giving” program.

Amid omicron surge, Maine schools won’t have to conduct contact tracing

By David Marino Jr.

Man convicted of sexually assaulting children dies in Maine prison

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON – A Lewiston man convicted 16 years ago of sex crimes against children has died at the minimum security prison in Charleston.

Warren earns Transportation Risk & Insurance Professional designation

HAMPDEN – Lisa Warren has earned the designation of Transportation Risk & Insurance Professional from the International Risk Management Institute.

SAD 41 instructing under revised standard operating procedure

District will be in remote learning through Monday, Jan, 24 MILO — SAD 41 is among the Maine school districts following the latest standard operating procedure from the Maine Department of Education.

Convicted murderer who escaped from Charleston prison dies in state custody

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff WARREN – A man convicted of beating his neighbor to death more than 30 years ago has died at the Maine State Prison.

PCES pandemic memory book honored

GUILFORD — Last year students at Piscataquis Community Elementary School captured their thoughts and feelings from the coronavirus pandemic in firsthand accounts, poetry, stories and art.

Dexter Regional High School December Students of the Month

Composite photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union donates to C.A. Dean capital campaign

GREENVILLE – Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union presented a check in the amount of $7,500 to support the Northern Light C.

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