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279 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

I’ve never met a fish worth dying for

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor For several years, I’ve greeted all early season ice fishing invitations with the same response.

Versant Power to seek 25 percent rate increase later this month

By David Marino Jr.

Maine CDC reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths and 617 new cases

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine recorded six new deaths from the coronavirus on Saturday and 617 new cases.

Spire staff invites submissions for online conservation journal

Do you have interest in a photo spread of the beautiful seasons of wild blueberries? Have you been reflecting on the impacts of our changing climate? Or have you written an analysis about diversifying Maine’s coastal economy? If so, Spire: the Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability, would like to hear from you.

Nominations sought for Teacher of the Year honors

AUGUSTA – Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers! Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year.

It’s not easy, but being an Allagash Wilderness Waterway ranger is the best job ever

By Kevin Brown “You have the best job in the world,” the paddlers would tell me as we chatted on a flat calm Eagle Lake in the middle of August.

Maine Woodland Owners to hold online forestry forum Jan. 21

Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on Thursday, Jan.

Maine sees record-high 41 deaths and 782 new coronavirus cases

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

SAD 46 extends adult ed contract

DEXTER — SAD 46 will continue to participate in the Piscatauqis Valley Adult Education Cooperative for academic and enrichment programs through at least the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

13 more Mainers die as another 535 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis, Dexter Regional High School students provide annual Christmas food boxes

Contributed photo CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES — Early on the morning of Dec.

SAD 41 students to return to in-person classes next week

MILO — The plan to have SAD 41 students return to the classroom — those enrolled in full-time remote learning will continue to be educated this way — on Monday, Jan.

3 more Mainers die as another 525 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

BikeMaine 2021 canceled

Citing safety and uncertainty during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) has canceled BikeMaine 2021, the non-profit announced on Jan.

Puritan was ‘most important manufacturer in the world’ in 2020

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A century-old family business in rural Piscataquis County became a key player in the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, making it “the most important manufacturer in the world” in 2020.

PRYMCA pool reopening planned for middle of the month

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional YMCA officials want to share an update on the status of the facility pool, CEO Deb Boyd wrote in a message posted on the organization website and social media pages.

Chamber ribbon cutting welcomes Chew 62 to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dream has come true for a new restaurant owner.

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