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Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine programs help the community

The Piscataquis County United Bikers of Maine have had a busy year for 2021.

Tisbury Manor’s book is published

Tisbury Manor has published a book! Our chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had been working on the “Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in Piscataquis County” for what seems like many years.

$3.5M in scholarships awarded through MaineCF in 2021

6 more Mainers have died and another 1,107 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Monson officials search for new manager to further small town’s growth

MONSON — The town of Monson in Piscataquis County is seeking a new town manager following the departure of Daniel Swain, who resigned in mid-October after nearly four years at the town office.

Maine CDC & DOE update Standard Operating Procedure for schools

AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced further revisions to the Maine CDC’s public health guidance for responding to a positive case of COVID-19 in schools.

Maine’s near record-high COVID-19 cases are likely undercounted

By David Marino Jr.

Dover-Foxcroft, Old Town school districts sue consulting firm for opioid-related costs

Two Maine school districts filed a federal lawsuit this month against consulting firm McKinsey & Company, claiming the firm’s work for opioid makers fueled an epidemic that harmed children and increased the cost of special education.

3 experts say what the COVID-19 pandemic will look like in Maine in 2022

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff After a roller coaster year, the COVID-19 pandemic is still taking a massive toll on Maine and the path it will take from here is uncertain.

15 more Mainers have died and another 1,091 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Employees of First National Bank raise money for 15 non-profits across Maine

Employees of First National Bank raised $11,915 in 2021 through its Casual for a Cause program.

Can-Am International Sled Dog Races will return in March after COVID hiatus

Milo’s Portalatin to race at 100 miles By Jessica Potila, St.

The Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Highway Safety reminds drivers to ‘Survive Your Drive’

AUGUSTA — More than 20,000 people died on U.

Poliquin buys a home in Orrington ahead of 2022 congressional run

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Former U.

Penobscot County wants input on spending nearly $30M in federal COVID funds

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County has scheduled a series of in-person and remote meetings to gather community input on how to spend $29.

18 more Mainers have died and another 1,325 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Piscataquis ski resort developers have to start from scratch if they want a marina

Developers of a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County are banned from developing a 150-200 slip marina unless they pursue a rezoning petition and new permit, according to an advisory ruling from the Land Use Planning Commission.

Police still don’t know cause of death for man who went missing in LaGrange 6 months ago

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Investigators are still piecing together how a man who went missing in LaGrange in June died before a hunter found his body more than five months later on the day after Thanksgiving.

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