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22 Mainers die as 236 new virus cases are reported

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Two more Mainers have died as health officials on Sunday reported 236 new coronavirus cases across the state.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger sets holiday fundraising goal

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has launched a new fundraising initiative.

Another Mainer dies as state passes 10,000-case mark

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

Piscataquis Regional YMCA pool reopening delayed by minor renovations

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Swimmers anxiously waiting to return to the Piscataquis Regional YMCA pool in Dover-Foxcroft will have to wait another three to four weeks.

Other residents, staff at Mountain View test negative for COVID-19 after two positive employee tests

CHARLESTON — During the last two weeks, two employees of the Mountain View Correctional Facility (MVCF) have tested positive for COVID-19, the Maine Department of Corrections said in a Nov.

Tree farms expect good season as people look for joy during the pandemic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s hard for a motorist to miss Finestkind Tree Farms while traveling north along Route 15 toward the Piscataquis County seat.

Greenville’s Sherman honored with NRCM 2020 Leadership Award

AUGUSTA — An ecologist, clean energy entrepreneur, community activist and long-time North Woods advocate have been recognized by Maine’s leading environmental advocacy group, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), for their significant, long-lasting contributions to protecting the nature of Maine.

Piscataquis River water level rebounds while other parts of state struggle with drought

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Less than two months after reaching record-low levels, the Piscataquis River is back in the flow.

Gov. Mills issues 9 p.m. business curfew as coronavirus cases rise

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Many Maine businesses will have to close at 9 p.

2 more Mainers die and 234 new COVID-19 cases detected in the state

By David Marino Jr.

Food service worker in Dover-Foxcroft may have exposed diners to hepatitis A

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A food service worker at Pat’s Pizza in Dover-Foxcroft has tested positive for hepatitis A, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Nov.

Dexter Historical Society officer elections

DEXTER — The Dexter Historical Society voted in officers for 2020-21 at the monthly meeting on Nov.

UMaine Extension partners on USDA grant for rural youth STEM education

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, has been awarded $328,191 in support of developing and delivering remote STEM and agricultural sciences programming to rural K–12 students across the three-state region.

Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church continues to serve the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, with its high steeple and town clock, has stood at the heart of Dover Foxcroft since 1851.

Another Mainer dies as 217 new coronavirus cases are reported across Maine

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

Janet Mills urges Mainers to avoid in-person Thanksgiving plans, but issues no new virus mandates

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Saying “next week and the coming weeks will be a crucial test,” Gov.

County selects bid for radio study

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Solutions to long-running communications problems for fire and police departments in and around Piscataquis County should now be found with the awarding of a feasibility study bid on a public safety radio system.

Hometown Health Center CEO recognized as a ‘Community Star’ on 10th annual National Rural Health Day

On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) leads National Rural Health Day, an annual day of celebration that shines a light on those serving the vital health needs of an estimated 57 million people living in rural America.

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