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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

This story will be updated.

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.

Adapting to a shortening winter, Maine ski areas are increasingly turning to snow making

By Fred Beyer, Maine Public Winter is losing ground in Maine, and as warming continues it will pose new challenges for the state’s winter recreation economy.

Nominations sought for Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award

Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women and each year the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recognizes a member of the guiding community with the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award.

5 more Mainers have died and another 1,462 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Dexter basketball team honors ‘amazing teammate’ killed in car crash

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Jacob Campbell’s role with the Dexter Regional High School boys basketball team during the past two seasons took on many looks.

Annual Christmas food boxes assembled for Dexter community

DEXTER – Early on the morning of Dec.

Commissioners approve county, UT budgets

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An approximate $5.

Former Milo school official gets 3 years for sexually assaulting student

A former school board member, teacher and coach from Milo will serve nine months and one day in prison for sex crimes involving a former student, according to the district attorney’s office.

Skowhegan Savings among FAME honorees

AUGUSTA – Although FAME did not host its annual Showcase Maine event in person this year, it bestowed the annual “At Work for Maine” awards virtually.

Monson to celebrate Bicentennial with events throughout the year

AARP Maine launches grassroots program to spur broadband connection at local levels

PORTLAND – AARP Maine and the Maine Broadband Coalition have partnered to create the County Connector program to coordinate, across Maine’s 16 counties, an effort to urge local elected officials and town leadership to prioritize state and federal broadband funding that best serves each community and county.

Paul LePage sells small-government COVID-19 response as Maine cases rage

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

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