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Forbes names Skowhegan Savings Best Bank in Maine and third in the nation

SKOWHEGAN — Forbes, in conjunction with Statista Inc, the world-leading industry ranking and statistics provider, recently announced the top banks in each of the 50 states as ranked by consumers.

SAD 46 looking at transmission rate-based mask policy

DEXTER — Since classes started several weeks ago, SAD 46 schools have required masks indoors.

1 more Mainers have died and another 587 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff One more Mainers has died as health officials on Saturday reported another 587 coronavirus cases across the state.

Maine Senate districts north of Bangor primed for biggest redistricting changes

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Republicans and Democrats put forward their plans to redraw the 35 Maine Senate districts on Sept.

Penobscot County sees nearly 200 COVID cases in a single day, shattering record

By David Marino Jr.

EMMC sees record hospitalizations for COVID-19, eclipsing last winter’s surge

By David Marino Jr.

2 more Mainers have died and another 715 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Two more Mainers have died as health officials on Friday reported another 715 coronavirus cases across the state.

MDF’s Maine Downtown Center awarded $750,000 National Park Service Grant to support historic preservation

HALLOWELL — The Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center program is thrilled to receive a $750,00 grant from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program, for the second time.

Masks will remain optional in SAD 4

GUILFORD — Masks will stay optional for students in SAD 4 in accordance with the wishes of their parents or/guardians.

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department receives pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch

Observer photo/Keri Foster WATER DONATION — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a pallet of water donated by Anheuser-Busch on Sept.

3 more Mainers have died and another 652 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Special collection for Haiti set for all Maine Masses on Saturday and Sunday

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has authorized a special collection at all weekend Masses on Saturday, Sept.

Free course will help with education/career paths

Residents of Piscataquis County and the Katahdin region wondering where they may potentially go with their education and careers will have the opportunity to take an exploratory step in both directions with a free online 8-week course through Eastern Maine Community College and Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Dover-Foxcroft selectboard approves formation of climate change advisory committee

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft will be taking a proactive approach to climate change with the formation of a municipal advisory committee to develop a long-term climate action plan for the community.

Key Bank employees volunteer at Dexter library for St. Albans cat shelter

Photo courtesy of Abbott Memorial Library BANK VOLUNTEERS — Key Bank volunteers donated an afternoon’s work at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter to benefit Spirits Place, the St.

7 more Mainers have died and another 778 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Crafts Landing and Park opens in downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.

60-year-old missing within remote section of Baxter State Park

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A 60-year-old man has been missing nearly a week within one of the most remote areas of Baxter State Park.

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