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Most power restored for CMP customers after weekend Nor’easter

By The Associated Press PORTLAND — Maine’s biggest power provider said Wednesday it has restored electricity to almost all of its customers in the state following a weekend Nor’easter.

New Thompson Free Library director hired

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Jon Knepp of Alexandria, Pennsylvania has been hired as the new director of library services for the Thompson Free Library.

SAD 4 directors OK basketball season

GUILFORD — The season will look far different with various health and safety guidelines in place for players, coaches, officials and others, but the Piscataquis Community High School and Middle School basketball teams will be able to take to the court.

Maine hospitals start to expand COVID-19 units, delay procedures with spike in virus patients

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff Some Maine hospitals have seen such a large new wave of coronavirus patients this fall that they’re starting to delay some elective surgeries and expanding COVID-19 units to handle the growing volume.

Maine CDC reports 7 deaths and 406 cases in the state

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

Sen. Davis sworn in

Photo courtesy of Maine Senate RepublicansSWEARING-IN DAY — Sen.

First warden ride-along taught valuable lessons in diplomacy and confidence

By Jim Fahey I began my career with the Maine Warden Service in the fall of 1992, when I was a deputy for District Game Warden David C.

DIF&W wildlife director presents for Maine Woodland Owners online series

Maine Woodland Owners is proud to announce a presentation by Wildlife Division Director for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) Nate Webb from 4-5 p.

Maine CDC reports 12 deaths and 277 cases in the state

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

Some CMP customers may be without power until Wednesday

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Calling Saturday’s nor’easter “one of the biggest storms in terms of damage this century,” the head of Central Maine Power Co.

More than 69,000 without power after weekend storm

By the Associated Press This story will be updated.

Dexter Student Government presents gas cards for oncology patients

DEXTER — On Friday, Nov.

Northern Light Health provides $10K for access to behavioral health resources

Many have suffered hardships in our communities and will continue to do so until the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us.

Season of change at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When it rains it pours.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

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

Maine CDC reports record-high 425 cases in the state

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

3 more Mainers die as 283 new coronavirus cases are reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Another three Mainers have died as health officials on Saturday reported 283 new coronavirus cases across the state.

Janet Mills extends business curfew into 2021

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Gov.

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