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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.

10 more Mainers dies as another 597 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Work to start on Piscataquis County public safety radio study

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a delay due to a snowstorm last month, initial work will start soon on a feasibility study for a Piscataquis County public safety radio system.

Navigate 2021 with the Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — “I’m beginning to think ‘hindsight is 2020’ was some kind of message from a future time traveler that we all misunderstood,” Victoria Guida, Politico reporter, via Twitter.

Legislature to weigh dozens of COVID bills in next session

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The coronavirus pandemic will directly influence the legislative conversation in the State House this session.

Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund grant earmarked for new Greenville waterfront park

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (MLREDC) is pleased to report that it has been approved for a $16,000 grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund (MOHF) for the Moosehead Lake Waterfront Park Dock Project.

Another Mainer dies as 376 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

1 Mainer dies as 347 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

65 Maine businesses cited for COVID violations

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff A Pat’s Pizza in Dover-Foxcroft where staff didn’t wear face coverings or do contact tracing is among the 65 Maine businesses cited for violating COVID-19 rules.

11 more Mainers die as 344 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

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