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Up to another 10 inches of snow heading to Maine this week

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Just when you dig yourself out, they dump snow on you again.

8 more Mainers have died and another 1,340 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Evans introduces bill to strengthen job growth in Maine’s forestry industry

AUGUSTA – Rep.

Penobscot County Bar Association essay/art contests

BANGOR — In connection with its yearly Law Day Contest, the Penobscot County Bar Association is giving away two $500 prizes and two $250 prizes to the high school students within the county who submit the best essays and artwork reflecting on the dynamic nature of the U.

Registration opens for 2022 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Annual event set to return Saturday, June 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT — Organizers of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival announced Tuesday that they are moving forward with plans to have the festival in person, on Saturday, June 25 in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

13 more Mainers have died and another 1,534 coronavirus cases reported since the weekend

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Court documents: 1-month-old Milo infant was beaten to death

The 1-month-old infant who died at his Milo home in late August had been beaten to the point that he had several fractured bones and cuts on his organs, according to court documents that a Piscataquis County Superior Court justice unsealed on Monday.

Low-cost insulating window inserts available

Before temperatures warm and the pain of winter fuel costs is forgotten, local Window Dressers volunteers want to measure your windows for warmer, less expensive winters to come.

Fresh takes for February with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn A different perspective can be a breath of fresh air, challenge your thinking, or spark your creativity.

Shaw Public Library events

GREENVILLE — Join the Shaw Public Library, in partnership with Moosehead Trails, for a presentation by local author and hiker: Chris Keene.

Acadia FCU offers $6,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors

As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.

Maine’s COVID vaccine disparities are even greater among young kids

By David Marino Jr.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

SHIRLEY — It snowed, finally! We can definitely use the new snow for the woods trails.

High winds and blowing snow pose high risk following Saturday Nor’easter

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Following a Nor’easter that pummeled the state with heavy snow and wind, Mainers now have to worry about poor visibility and digging themselves out.

Free cat spaying/neutering clinic

DEXTER – A free Valentine’s Day spaying/neutering clinic will be held Feb.

Storm could dump 1 to 2 inches of snow an hour over Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The weekend storm barrelling down on Maine on Saturday morning could dump as much as 1 to 2 inches of snow an hour.

5 more Mainers have died and another 1,644 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Go take the togue out of Moosehead Lake this weekend

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s largest lake will be bustling with winter activity this weekend.

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