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Maine DEP delays enforcement of polystyrene foam and plastic bag bans until July

A statewide ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags had been scheduled to go into effect Jan.

Another Mainer dies as 590 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Another Mainer has died as health officials on Wednesday reported 590 new coronavirus cases across the state.

Maine Health Care Financial Relief Grant Program funds help with Northern Light Health CA Dean Hospital COVID-19 response and recovery

Eight Northern Light Health hospitals will soon receive $100,000 each to assist in covering losses experienced as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical public health response.

Judge orders LaGrange man charged with manslaughter held on bail

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A LaGrange man charged with manslaughter due to a July 7 crash that killed the passenger in the SUV he was driving was ordered Dec.

Seven more Mainers die as another 590 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Crime in Maine drops for eighth straight year

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Crime in Maine decreased in 2019 for the eighth straight year in nearly all categories, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety, which compiles statistics.

Puritan Medical and Hardwood Products donate to Piscataquis Regional Food Center

Hardwood Products Co.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena adapting to COVID-19 restrictions

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff It was certainly a stroke of bad luck that the first indoor ice arena in Piscataquis County opened just five months before the world’s first pandemic since 1918.

3 more Mainers die as another 439 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 333 new coronavirus cases

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

Despite pandemic, Chew 62 opens in Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec 21 Dover-Foxcroft’s newest restaurant, Chew 62, held a soft-opening for dinner by reservation only.

Record number of children served by Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Christmas Project

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Hugs all around (virtually, of course) to so many people and organizations that helped in making the holidays brighter for kids and families in the area.

Main St. Art Studio opens in Sangerville

SANGERVILLE — Something new and exciting is happening at the corner of Doughty Hill Road and Main Street in Sangerville.

Out-of-state buyers put Maine home sales on track for record year

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Few homes for sale coupled with high demand from out-of-state buyers boosted home sales in Maine in November compared to the previous year and put them on pace for a record year, according to data released by the Maine Association of Realtors on Dec.

It may be legal, but high prices and inconvenience may drive black-market marijuana for years

By David Marino Jr.

Pine Tree Hospice volunteers spread holiday cheer

This holiday season, Pine Tree Hospice delivered over 200 cards to residents in nursing homes, residential facilities and senior apartments throughout the service area.

Dover Audiology supports Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Chris Clukey, PA, on behalf of Dover Audiology, presented the Dover Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard with a check for $1,000 to help with food insecurities during these current times.

Northern Light Health has vaccinated 3,000 employees

By Patty Wight, Maine Public On a day when Maine has set another record for new daily cases of COVID-19, Dr.

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