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2 more Mainers have died and another 716 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Two more Mainers have died as health officials on Thursday reported another 716 coronavirus cases across the state.

Enjoy a unique Maine dish by making the ‘Wassookeag Special’, and share your own family recipes

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff If you are a Mainer with a family recipe that has been passed down for generations, here is the perfect opportunity to share it.

Second annual whoopie pie sale for Jimmy Mike’s birthday

SEBEC — Last year, the first ever Whoopie Pie Sale in Celebration of Jimmy Mike’s Birthday was held and raised over $1,400 for the Sebec Reading Room and the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Milo (now Dyer’s Hope House).

U.S. Sen. Collins announces $375,000 for Pine Tree Legal Assistance

County officials looking at options for radio upgrades

Duggan hired as new EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those involved in upgrading the county’s public safety radio system agree that improvements are needed, but the question is how the near $5 million cost will be covered.

Paul LePage and the GOP are working together on legislative races for a change

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Former Gov.

5 more Mainers have died and another 614 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Democrats, GOP strike deal to redraw Maine’s 151 House districts

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats and Republicans struck their first major redistricting deal on Tuesday, when a bipartisan panel released an agreement to redraw the state’s 151 House districts.

Penquis grad Goodine is among 25 USM Promise Scholars

PORTLAND — Twenty-five students from across Maine have been welcomed to the University of Southern Maine this fall as they embark on a college journey that for many seemed out of reach.

Volunteers needed for Window Dressers Community Build

DEXTER — Volunteers are needed to help build 280 simple wood window inserts every day from Oct.

Dexter man sentenced for taking money for home repairs he never did

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dexter man was sentenced Monday at the Piscataquis County Courthouse for taking money for home repairs he did not complete and writing bad checks, according to the district attorney’s office.

Unveiling planned Saturday for Great Circle Trail on Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land

In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept.

Kingsbury Plantation annual report recognized by MMA

AUGUSTA – Kingsbury Plantation has been recognized for a highest-quality Annual Report, during recent judging held at the Maine Municipal Association.

More than 90 percent of Maine towns still don’t allow recreational marijuana sales

By David Marino Jr.

State regulators recommend greenlight to replace hospitals in Blue Hill and Greenville

By David Marino Jr.

Judge retiring this month has spent his 44-year career in Piscataquis County

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The state’s longest-serving District Court judge now on the bench will retire Sept.

Pine Tree Hospice hosts volunteer appreciation event

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Pine Tree Hospice staff and direct care volunteers gathered at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church on Sept.

COVID-19 found in whitetailed deer

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff COVID-19 has been detected in whitetailed deer.

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