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Hot Maine housing market ends 2020 with record prices, sales

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine hit historic levels in 2020 in both the number sold and median price, according to Maine Association of Realtors data released Jan.

4 more Mainers die and another 324 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Developer says Moosehead Lake will have ski resort ‘for the next generation’

By David Marino Jr.

Milo food cupboard curbside pickup Thursdays

MILO — The Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard is open for curbside pickup on the first four Thursdays of the month from 10 a.

Maine Republicans object to Capitol Police chief’s removal over social media posts

By The Associated Press AUGUSTA — There’s a partisan divide among state lawmakers over social media posts of the law enforcement officer in charge of State House security who, among other things, questioned the outcome of the presidential election.

Dexter Regional High School December Students of the Month

Composite image courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

4 more Mainers die as another 636 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Warm weather this January has shattered records in Maine

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has started off 2021 with unseasonably warm weather that’s broken multiple records statewide.

Brownville Junction native supports U.S. Navy shipyard surge as part of COVID-19 response

By Danna Eddy, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard public affairs officer PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine — A 2009 Penquis Valley High School graduate and native of Brownville Junction is serving at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, as part of the largest mobilization of reservists in Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) history.

6 more Mainers die as another 675 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Outbreaks at long-term care facilities in Bangor and Dexter infect more than 130

By David Marino Jr.

Pennsylvania company hopes to reopen Hampden trash plant this spring

By Charles Eichacker, Maine Public The Hampden waste facility that shut down last spring after just six months could soon reopen under the management of a Pennsylvania company that converts trash to electricity.

CMP recognized with National Storm Recovery Award

AUGUSTA — The Edison Electric institute has recognized Central Maine Power as a recipient of EEI’s Emergency Response Award.

11 more Mainers die as 701 coronavirus cases are reported across Maine

BDN staff reports This story will be updated.

Knox County developer proposes $75M ski resort by Moosehead Lake

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Knox County developer and Louisiana nonprofit are proposing to build a year-round resort with new ski lifts, a hotel, marina, condominiums and more at the site of a longtime ski area overlooking Moosehead Lake that has fallen into disrepair.

Gov. Mills extends state of civil emergency

CBS 13 PORTLAND — Gov.

The moose tick problem is getting worse

Maine stands to gain from carbon offsetting, but whether it fights climate change is complicated

By Josh Keefe, Bangor Daily News Staff The Trail to Tomorrow is a loop located on the outskirts of Grand Lake Stream, a plantation in Washington County that sits a 45-minute drive west of Calais.

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