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County officials looking for new EMA director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus after the retirement of long-time Piscataquis County EMA Director Tom Capraro, the county may be close to hiring his successor.

2 Maine counties have higher COVID-19 transmission rates than most state

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff The spread of COVID-19 continues to vary widely in different parts of Maine even as overall cases have surged in the past few weeks, with the statewide case rate now higher than any other New England state.

Six more Mainers die as 734 new cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials reported that six more deaths and another 734 coronavirus cases have emerged in the state since Saturday.

Northern Light Health participates in national briefing on immigration and health care solutions

The American Business Immigration Coalition hosted an Immigration and Healthcare Solutions virtual summit for members of Congress and staff.

Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association news

GREENVILLE — On Aug.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $250,000 to remove Guilford Dam to support endangered Atlantic salmon population

The history of Maine’s moose hunt

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Later this month, there will be an unmistakable influx of pickup trucks and hunters in Maine, especially in the northern region.

Bangor event on Sept. 11 will advise Mainers to prepare for natural disasters

By David Marino Jr.

Smith musical duo to perform at Sept. 9 Tea Talks

By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — The last outdoor Tea Talks musical performance for the summer season will be held at Wayside Park on Thursday, Sept.

Maine towns are banding together to coordinate their spending of millions

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine communities are mostly still unsure what they’ll do with an influx of tens of millions of federal dollars from the latest congressional COVID-19 relief package.

Things that can ruin a Maine hike and how to deal with them

By Aislinn Sarnacki The online trail description warned about abundant poison ivy, so my mom and I were on the lookout as soon as we entered the woods.

Married for 36 years, hunting lodge co-owners are a Maine outdoors love story

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff KOKADJO — Northern Pride Lodge was bustling with activity on a Monday night.

SAD 4 return plan remains unchanged

GUILFORD — The SAD 4 “Safe Return to School Plan” will remain as was approved last month.

Seaplane Fly-In brings planes and people to Greenville

GREENVILLE — Pilots from across Maine and the country are expected to attend the popular International Seaplane Fly-In from Sept.

U-Haul trucks land at Rockwood Convenience Store

ROCKWOOD — U-Haul Company of Maine, Inc.

3 more Mainers die as 665 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynn Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Three more Mainers have died as health officials on Friday reported another 665 coronavirus cases.

School starts in SAD 41

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

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