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Sen. Davis announces MDOT projects for District 4

AUGUSTA – Sen.

United Way of Eastern Maine announces geographic expansion

BANGOR – Strengthening communities has never been more important, making this the optimal time for United Way of Eastern Maine and United Way of Mid Maine to officially align service areas, with the mutual goal of increasing impact both locally and across the region.

Gift from late philanthropist Dr. Buck helps CA Dean complete capital campaign

3 more Mainers have died and another 1,384 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Helicopters and rocket nets are vital tools for monitoring Maine’s moose

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff To help protect moose, state officials sometimes must take extreme measures.

New Northern Light Health senior vice president and chief strategy officer announced

BREWER – Following a comprehensive search for a new senior vice president and chief strategy officer, Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that Hugh Jones will join the Northern Light team in the coming weeks.

Artist’s blackberry-munching raven is the star of the 2022 Common Ground Fair poster

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Morgan Cameron’s winning submission for the annual Common Ground Fair poster contest almost didn’t make it to the judges in time to even be considered.

Piscataquis commissioners prioritize county’s radio communications over broadband

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners expressed disappointment in a recent broadband study, reiterating that they would prioritize and dedicate American Rescue Plan funds to radio communications upgrades for the county’s emergency responders.

538 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

This story will be updated.

Maine’s omicron surge is less severe, but is still overwhelming hospitals

By David Marino Jr.

Kiwanis serves the community all year long

By Pat Hinkley, Christmas Project chairperson and past president It’s the middle of January already! Anyone still thinking about Christmas? Yes! The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft is already starting to prepare for next year.

Maine’s attorney general warns against waiting on others to fight injustice

Check out this 16-point buck visiting a home in Parkman

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Joe Gallant has a bit of a dilemma.

Teens to Trails hosts record-breaking hiker for virtual event

Teens to Trails is proud to present its first youth-led Zoom event of the new year.

People are flocking to Maine to hunt and fish during the pandemic

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff While the final numbers have yet to be calculated, it appears the COVID-19 pandemic continues spurring people to pursue outdoor activities in Maine.

Maine State Police is rolling back its coverage in rural Penobscot County

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine State Police is working to pull back its patrol responsibilities in Penobscot County as part of a yearslong effort to reduce its presence in rural parts of the state.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY – Another week, another potential snow storm.

Skowhegan Savings employees grant local charities $30K

SKOWHEGAN – On Giving Tuesday, Skowhegan Savings announced a commitment to give away 20 $1,000 grants to local charities as part of their “Season of Giving” program.

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