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For small Maine police forces, low morale and few applicants are problems that compound each other

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff For years, police departments have been finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified applicants for patrol officer positions.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital begins ‘A Moosehead Legacy: Preserving the Promise’ capital campaign with transformational bequest

GREENVILLE — Recently, CA Dean Hospital President Marie Vienneau announced the first commitment to the hospital’s exciting project to rebuild, refresh and recommit to a new century of care for those who live or vacation in the Moosehead region.

Seed Library coming to Thompson Free Library

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Spring has sprung at the Thompson Free Library! With warm weather hinting at the start of the growing season, the library wants you to go outside, dig in the dirt and work towards a beautiful flower or bountiful vegetable garden.

Three arrested in Milo following two-month MDEA investigation

MILO — Three people have been charged with felony drug trafficking following a two-month investigation into the sale of fentanyl and crack cocaine from a home in Milo.

How to stop raccoons from taking over your home

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Raccoons can wreak havoc on your yard and house if they settle in.

Everything Mainers need to know about scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff All Mainers aged 16 and older will become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday.

Bears are out of their dens, so it’s time to move bird feeders indoors

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Staff Come springtime, some of us think of fishing.

Free lung cancer screening virtual information session being offered April 8

BANGOR — In recent years, the Northern Light Lung Cancer Screening Program has seen exceptional growth, which is good news considering Maine has one of the highest lung cancer rates of any state in the nation – a full 30 percent higher than the national average.

Maine sees highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases in weeks

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

Gov. Mills announces all Maine residents 16 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 7

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Dover-Foxcroft town meeting set for April 24

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft residents will gather at 9 a.

Maine sees highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases since early February

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

Maine’s local politics has taken a distinctly national turn

By David Marino Jr.

It’s time to make some more opening day fishing memories

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Things haven’t been normal for a long time now.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway superintendent paddlin’ on to retirement

By Matthew LaRoche, Allagash Wilderness Waterway superintendent After 44 years of dedicated service managing two of Maine’s most iconic rivers, I am calling it a career.

Maine urging people in 50s to get vaccinated as more doses lead to unfilled appointments

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Health officials are encouraging Mainers in their 50s to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as scores of appointments remain available after the state received a record number of doses this week.

Puritan gets nearly $150 million to open Tennessee plant

By David Marino Jr.

UMaine Extension 4-H virtual passport club takes off April 24

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a virtual cultural exchange club for youth, best suited for ages 12–18 years, with its first meeting scheduled for 9:30–10:30 a.

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