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2 more Mainers die and 265 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

SAD 46 officials starting work on 2022 budget

DEXTER — A week before the SAD 46 budget committee begins its work on developing the spending plan for the 2021-22 academic year, Superintendent Kevin Jordan told the full school board the district may be looking at an approximate $170,000-plus combined reduction from a pair of subsidy sources.

3 more Mainers die and 301 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Androscoggin commissioners called ‘cowards’ after delaying anti-mask resolution

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Androscoggin commissioners faced fierce pushback Wednesday night after they decided to postpone a resolution defying a statewide mask mandate.

Web server that shut down Northern Light vaccine portal thought it was under cyberattack

By David Marino Jr.

Gov. Mills establishes task force to develop forest carbon program for woodland owners

AUGUSTA – As part of Maine’s ambitious effort to fight climate change by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, Gov.

SAD 41 part of regional high school planning

MILO — A proposed regional high school, offering a number of vocational programs and college courses in addition to core subjects, would provide more opportunities than are currently available at individual high schools, according to area school district administrators involved in the project.

10 more Mainers die and 273 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Androscoggin commissioner proposes resolution to ditch masks in defiance of Janet Mills’ mandate

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Androscoggin county commissioners will consider at a Wednesday meeting a resolution to allow residents and visitors not to wear masks.

Holy Family Catholic Church livestreams

GREENVILLE — The Holy Family Catholic Catholic Church will be livestreaming various services at https://c.

MLREDC announces Allen Family Economic Growth Fund

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corp is pleased to announce the Allen Family Economic Growth Fund (Allen Fund) made possible by a generous $750,000 dollar donation by the late Charlotte L.

Six times in the past three centuries that snow pummeled Maine

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Meteorologists predicted that the Feb.

Adult education cooperative adjusts programs to ‘new normal’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We’ve been busy here at the Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative over the last few months.

23 more Mainers dies and 417 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Northern Light to vaccinate 1,800 people this week at Cross Center

By David Marino Jr.

All state offices closed on Tuesday

With severe inclement weather expected this evening and throughout tomorrow, Gov.

Navigating COVID loans, grants and resources webinar on Thursday

The new stimulus package offers relief to businesses in the form of paycheck protection, loans, grants and other programs.

Penobscot jail board’s 1st report didn’t address inmates’ mental health as law requires

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The Penobscot County Jail’s outside oversight board approved its first annual report Jan.

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