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Northern Light’s work at three hospitals will cost more than $60M

By David Marino Jr.

Another Mainer has died and 15 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Northern Light Sangerville Swab and Go Station closes

SANGERVILLE — Northern Light C.

Researchers hope to prevent future browntail moth outbreaks by tricking them

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff A team of researchers at the University of Maine might have found a way to prevent outbreaks in the future by tricking the moths with their own sense of smell.

The birds you see on mountains change as you ascend

By Bob Duchesne Now that summer is in full swing, many of us are hiking, biking, paddling and mountain climbing — you know, all the things I used to do.

The worst may be over for this year’s browntail moth caterpillar invasion

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff After sightings in all 16 Maine counties and countless Mainers itching the blistery rash, the worst may be over for the year’s browntail moth caterpillar infestation, experts say.

Maine Hospice Council awarded grant to improve end-of-life care conversations with patients

AUGUSTA — Can lessons from methods used by health officials to consult patients during the COVID crisis be used to improve end-of-life care conversations with patients wherever they live, regardless of their physical access to healthcare? The National POLST and Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care believe the answer is yes.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital receives $500,000 Community Challenge Grant

Generous donor will match every campaign gift through the end of the year GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is excited to announce an opportunity for donors to double the impact of their Preserving the Promise capital campaign gift in support of building a new hospital in Greenville.

LePage files for historic Blaine House return bid against Janet Mills in 2022

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Another Mainer has died and 21 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and around Sunday, July 4.

D-F select vacancy to be filled at the polls in November

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A vacancy on the Dover-Foxcroft Select Board will be filled on the November ballot, as the town officials signed the paperwork for the municipal election to take place at the polls on Tuesday, Nov.

Fishing the Hex hatch is unforgettable

Bail set at $50,000 for driver accused of leading police on high-speed, 2-county chase

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Bail was set Monday, June 28 at $50,000 cash for the man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase that ended Sunday afternoon in Bangor at the Irving gas station on Broadway.

Valutec gaining new ground with prestigious TC-kiln order from Maine sawmill group

Valutec is supplying another TC continuous kiln to North America.

Retired educators news

The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Our FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter (yes, that’s Penobscot County but since we welcome all educators we decided to venture south for this meeting) on June 22.

Sons of Union Veterans form Camp in Dover-Foxcroft

A year and a half after the Camp was formed, Col.

Summer fun at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Things to do in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine for $500, Alex.

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