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11 more Mainers die as another 715 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Goulette presented with Myrick Award

GUILFORD — The former Guilford town manager who continues to be active in his community in retirement is the 2020 recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Award from the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

Ridge View switches to remote learning after 2 test positive for COVID-19

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A Dexter school will switch to remote instruction only this week after two people tested positive and were determined to have been in close contact with 51 staff and students.

State may try to reduce moose population to reduce tick effects

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine wildlife biologists are hoping to launch a research project that will reduce the moose population in a small study area in order to learn if lower population densities will lead to fewer winter ticks on the animals and a healthier overall herd.

Maine State Parks crush recreation visit records

2021 reservations open Feb.

How to stay safe while snowshoeing and winter hiking

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Hiking during the winter in Maine can be a great way to experience the beauty of the season, with its crisp air, sparkling snow and whimsical ice formations.

KC’s Country Store Youth Deer Contest winner

Photo courtesy of KC’s Country StoreYOUTH DEER WINNING PRIZE — Ben Lackey, 11 of Parkman, is the 2020 KC’s Country Store Youth Deer Contest winner.

6 more Mainers die as another 313 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Public information session on Spruce Street housing development

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (Moosehead Lake EDC) will be holding a public information session on a proposed workforce housing development on Spruce Street via Zoom from the town office at 6 p.

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.

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