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25 more Mainers have died and another 1,481 coronavirus cases reported since New Year’s Eve

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Public workshop for D-F community resilience self-evaluation

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The town of Dover-Foxcroft with the approval of the selectboard and support of the Climate Action Advisory Committee is applying to join the Maine Community Resilience Partnership, a program of the state of Maine to assist communities in transition to clean energy and to become more resilient to effects of climate change.

$141,000 in MaineCF transportation grants will benefit older Maine people

Programs that assist older Maine people with transportation received a total $141,000 in grant funding in 2021 through the Maine Charity Foundation Fund and three donor-advised funds at the Maine Community Foundation.

Maine’s 2022 fishing laws now available online

Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules.

COVID vaccinations among Maine kids have slowed even as omicron takes hold

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The number of Maine kids getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has slowed in recent weeks even as cases surge heading into 2022 and the highly contagious omicron variant takes hold.

Maine Woodland Owners to hold online forum

Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on Wednesday, Jan.

Piscataquis County Extension Association annual meeting online Jan. 10

The Piscataquis County Extension Association annual meeting will be held online Monday, Jan.

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

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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

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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.

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