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1,034 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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Maine is no longer recommending mask mandates in schools and day care centers

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine will no longer recommend that schools and day care centers require masks.

Caribou mother and daughter to debut dog sled teams in Can-Am after racing in Greenville

By Melissa Lizotte, Aroostook Republican Staff CARIBOU – When Tracy Babin of Caribou began looking for a winter sport that her entire family could be involved with, she immediately thought of dog sledding.

RSU 68 officials looking at zero increase to towns in 2023 budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — As work continues on the development of the 2022-23 RSU 68 budget, district officials are planning to keep the contributions made by the four district communities the same as in the current academic year.

13 more Mainers have died and another 909 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Dover-Foxcroft theater’s vaccine policy at center of questions about town authority

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — After a Dover-Foxcroft Select Board member questioned the local theater’s decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for children participating in auditions for a spring production, a larger conversation unfolded about policies related to town-owned property.

Dover-Foxcroft to use $45K in ARPA funds on premium pay for town employees

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board decided Monday to allocate $45,300 of the town’s first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds to thank town employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine Community Foundation names a new president and CEO

Deborah Ellwood, a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine, has been named the new president and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation.

Center Theatre movie screenings to benefit Ukraine relief

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft has announced that thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor they will be hosting two showings of the 1984 movie “Red Dawn.

Another Mainer has died and 1,212 more coronavirus cases reported since the weekend

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Court justice orders owner of Moose Mountain ski resort to pay $4.5M in damages to state

The owner of a ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County will have to pay more than $4.

Maine House advances Evans’ bill to improve access to affordable health care

AUGUSTA – The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Feb.

Maine Historic Preservation Commission releases statewide plan

The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the publication of the 2021-26 edition of Heritage for The Future: Maine’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month

This March, Healthy Living for ME joins in recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Careers in outdoor recreation and leadership event to be held March 1 at UMaine

ORONO — The University of Maine Outdoor Leadership program and Career Center are sponsoring a job fair and panel discussions for students interested in careers in the outdoors on Tuesday, March 1 at the Memorial Union.

Exciting new recreation areas in the Moosehead Lake Region added to Maine Public Lands

By Rex Turner, BPL Outdoor Recreation Planner Hikers, anglers, campers, paddlers, and anybody who appreciates outdoor destinations dedicated to public use now have more places to enjoy in the Moosehead Lake Region.

Maine’s two largest health systems share their COVID-19 expertise with business community

BREWER – Northern Light Health is excited to announce a special edition of our “Good Health Is Good Business” Zoom webinar on Thursday, March 3 at 11 a.

Good times ahead at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn Uncertainty has become the uninvited houseguest who never leaves.

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