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Penquis grad Goodine is among 25 USM Promise Scholars

PORTLAND — Twenty-five students from across Maine have been welcomed to the University of Southern Maine this fall as they embark on a college journey that for many seemed out of reach.

Volunteers needed for Window Dressers Community Build

DEXTER — Volunteers are needed to help build 280 simple wood window inserts every day from Oct.

Dexter man sentenced for taking money for home repairs he never did

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dexter man was sentenced Monday at the Piscataquis County Courthouse for taking money for home repairs he did not complete and writing bad checks, according to the district attorney’s office.

Unveiling planned Saturday for Great Circle Trail on Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land

In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept.

Kingsbury Plantation annual report recognized by MMA

AUGUSTA – Kingsbury Plantation has been recognized for a highest-quality Annual Report, during recent judging held at the Maine Municipal Association.

More than 90 percent of Maine towns still don’t allow recreational marijuana sales

By David Marino Jr.

State regulators recommend greenlight to replace hospitals in Blue Hill and Greenville

By David Marino Jr.

Judge retiring this month has spent his 44-year career in Piscataquis County

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The state’s longest-serving District Court judge now on the bench will retire Sept.

Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.

Forbes names Skowhegan Savings Best Bank in Maine and third in the nation

SKOWHEGAN — Forbes, in conjunction with Statista Inc, the world-leading industry ranking and statistics provider, recently announced the top banks in each of the 50 states as ranked by consumers.

SAD 46 looking at transmission rate-based mask policy

DEXTER — Since classes started several weeks ago, SAD 46 schools have required masks indoors.

Maine Senate districts north of Bangor primed for biggest redistricting changes

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Republicans and Democrats put forward their plans to redraw the 35 Maine Senate districts on Sept.

Penobscot County sees nearly 200 COVID cases in a single day, shattering record

By David Marino Jr.

EMMC sees record hospitalizations for COVID-19, eclipsing last winter’s surge

By David Marino Jr.

MDF’s Maine Downtown Center awarded $750,000 National Park Service Grant to support historic preservation

HALLOWELL — The Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center program is thrilled to receive a $750,00 grant from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program, for the second time.

Masks will remain optional in SAD 4

GUILFORD — Masks will stay optional for students in SAD 4 in accordance with the wishes of their parents or/guardians.

Special collection for Haiti set for all Maine Masses on Saturday and Sunday

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has authorized a special collection at all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept.

Free course will help with education/career paths

Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.

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