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Maine’s housing market became less affordable in 2021

By Lauren Abbate, Bangor Daily News Staff Higher prices and limited inventory made 2021 another tough year for Mainers trying to find an affordable place to live.

17 more Mainers have died and another 1,433 coronavirus cases reported since Christmas Eve

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Pandemic migration spurs Maine’s biggest population growth in 2 decades

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw more migration during the COVID-19 pandemic than almost all other states during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the greatest population growth here in nearly two decades.

Maine home prices will keep rising in 2022 despite higher mortgage rates

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The days of sub-3 percent mortgage rates will end next year as the Federal Reserve tries to combat inflation, making it more expensive to buy a home but only slightly cooling Maine’s hot real estate market, experts say.

Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club makes Christmas wishes come true

GREENVILLE – The Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club brightened the holiday season for families facing challenges in the region through its annual Kiwanis Christmas Wish Tree Project.

Maine state parks have record attendance for 2nd year in row

By The Associated Press Maine state parks had a record number of visitors this year for a second year in a row.

If you grow garlic in your Maine garden, thank this man

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff If you have ever grown garlic in Maine, you likely have David Fuller to thank.

Remains found of man who disappeared in LaGrange

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE – The body of a man found several weeks ago has been identified as the person who has been missing from LaGrange for six months.

Healthy Living for ME offers workshops to help Mainers focus on wellness in the New Year

This January, Healthy Living for ME is kicking off 2022 with several new workshop sessions.

Dover Low Vision Group meets Jan. 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT— The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10 to 11:30 a.

Moosehead ski resort developers revise plans to reduce impact on wildlife

Developers of a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County have revised their plans to have less impact on wildlife habitats and the environment on Big Moose Mountain.

4 ways how you hunt in Maine could change in 2022

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff It has been another exciting year in the Maine outdoors.

3 more Mainers have died and another 1,244 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Piscataquis commissioners mull several options for use of ARPA funds

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Commissioners considered the use of $3.

Long-time thespian and Center Theatre board member honored

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As far as second acts go, David Dean’s has been a great one.

4 more Mainers have died and another 1,115 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Maine home sales continue downward trend in November as prices continue to rise

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fifth consecutive month in November, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.

Dam reconstruction at Dover-Foxcroft water supply solves erosion and low flow issues

GUILFORD — For the first time in decades, the pond that serves as Dover-Foxcroft’s water supply has a solid dam built for the future.

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