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3 more Mainers die as 665 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynn Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Three more Mainers have died as health officials on Friday reported another 665 coronavirus cases.

School starts in SAD 41

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

Northern Pride Lodge’s expertise helps hunter bag a bear on the first day of the season

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff KOKADJO — Bear hunters are a pretty patient bunch.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival canceled due to COVID

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre announced on Sept.

Grant helps rural communities address vaccine hesitancy

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across Maine communities, from the largest cities to the smallest rural towns.

Maine sees biggest single-day case increase as 624 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Three more Mainers have died as health officials on Wednesday reported another 624 coronavirus cases.

Camden National Bank named to the 2021 list of Best Places to Work in Maine

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank announced that it has been included in the statewide 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine list.

West Main Wellness opens its doors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Six women entrepreneurs have come together to offer their respective health services in one place.

SAD 46 to require masking in classrooms

DEXTER — On the eve of the first day of classes and less than a week after voting to make masks optional in the classroom, the SAD 46 school board altered its decision and will now require masks indoors.

Neighbors say Milo man accused of murdering infant son appeared friendly and caring

By David Marino Jr.

2 more Mainers have died and another 433 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Two more Mainers have died as health officials on Wednesday reported another 433 coronavirus cases.

There’s an app for employees and residents through Piscataquis County EMA

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency has a new app — that is still being developed — to relay different types of information directly to county employees, residents and others interested in the region.

Milo father charged with murder in death of 1-month-old son

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Milo man with a history of domestic violence assault is charged with murder in connection with the death of his 1-month-old son on Sunday, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

Drug overdose deaths in July top 50 again, with a quarter in Penobscot County

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of overdose deaths in July topped 50 for the second month in a row with 25 percent of those deaths reported in Penobscot County.

Masks are now recommended again in all of Maine’s counties

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers should now wear masks again regardless of their vaccination status in all of Maine counties because of rising COVID-19 infections.

2 more Mainers have died and another 475 coronavirus cases reported across the state

This story will be updated.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice to expand to Piscataquis County

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice has made a commitment to both Mayo and CA Dean hospitals to serve the patient population in Piscataquis County.

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