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Northern Light Health opens vaccination registration website to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

It’s time to celebrate Maine’s fifth season: Mud

As the temperature rises into the 40s and 50s over the next few days, one thing is certain: There will be mud.

PCHS track to be refurbished, thanks to Gordon Contracting

GUILFORD — The athletic field at Piscataquis Community High School will have a replaced track circling the soccer field, thanks to the generosity of Gordon Contracting.

187 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Piscataquis County Ice Arena will open as COVID-19 vaccination site on March 19

By David Marino Jr.

Monson receives $50,000 to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs

MONSON — An implementation check for $50,000 arrived at the Town of Monson recently from the Maine Community Foundation as a direct result of Monson’s participation in the Community Entrepreneurship Pilot Program.

Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands expect to attract crowds for spring

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands expects the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this spring and urges guests to anticipate crowded parking areas and trailhead bottlenecks.

Dexter team finishes second at Thomas Cup

DEXTER — The sixth annual Thomas Cup went virtual this year with the Thomas Cup in a Box! Dexter Regional High School had one team of veterans of previous Thomas Cup competitions participate.

Central Hall Commons resumes virtual round table series

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning Friday, March 19 at 6 p.

195 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

County officials considering budget calendar alignments

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets follow different timelines, with the county following a calendar year while the UT budget runs July 1-June 30.

Another inmate tests positive in Bangor jail’s COVID-19 outbreak

By David Marino Jr.

Teams around Maine just got $25K each to figure out how to tackle a pressing local challenge

By Emily Burnham Bangor Daily News Staff A team in Bangor wants to try to break down barriers to employment for low income residents.

17 more Mainers die and another 133 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Dexter athletes take turns broadcasting basketball championship livestreams

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Last Friday’s Penobscot Valley Conference Penquis pod basketball championships weren’t merely a chance to win a title for several student-athletes at Dexter Regional High School.

Foxcroft Academy goes to week of remote learning following positive test

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy students are learning remotely the week of March 8-12 after a positive case involving a person associated with the school.

Three municipal stream crossing grants awarded by Maine DEP to county projects

Maine voters approved a bond package in 2018 that included $5 million for vital infrastructure improvements at municipal stream crossings.

That new deck you want to build could cost twice as much due to ‘astronomical’ lumber prices

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Bangor-based independent contractor Shaun Crockett’s big summertime moneymaker is building new decks for his clients.

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