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225 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Good Shepherd Food Bank issues Capacity Building Grants to partner agency network

AUBURN — The Good Shepherd Food Bank recently announced the recipients of its Capacity Building Grant program.

SAD 46 officials working on 2022 budget

DEXTER — The SAD 46 budget committee is in the midst of its meeting schedule, with two sessions taking place last month and three more set for Wednesday evenings this month.

Bicycle Coalition of Maine announces three new cycling events for 2021

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has announced three new cycling events to take place in 2021, including a women’s ride, a gravel grind and an abbreviated version of their signature BikeMaine event.

Book delves into life of eccentric, early 20th-century Maine recluse

By RJ Heller “‘Stories,’ said Campbell.

Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby returns this weekend

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Anglers are invited to Sebec Lake for the 10th annual Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7.

Maine to offer COVID-19 vaccines to teachers, childcare staff after Biden directive

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — More than 52,000 Maine teachers and child care providers are newly eligible for COVID-19 vaccines after Gov.

136 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

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

Northern Light plans vaccine appointments for teachers next week

By David Marino Jr.

Baxter State Park turns 90 years old

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Happy birthday, Baxter State Park.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena to be mass vaccination site

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Libra Foundation, Northern Light Health, Foxcroft Academy and Piscataquis County Ice Arena would like to announce that the PCIA will be the site of a clinic for COVID-19 vaccinations starting later this month.

Shop the PCSWCD’s 2021 Tree & Plant Sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2021 Tree and Plant Sale has begun.

Greenville native honored during Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Change of Command Ceremony

CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy President Dr.

Maine says judge should dismiss newspapers’ lawsuit over access to court complaints

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The state is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Bangor Daily News and other publications over delayed access to documents in the judicial branch’s new e-filing system.

SAD 41 shifting from winter to spring sports seasons

MILO — A winter sports season played under many adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing an end, and in several weeks a modified spring sports season will start.

Another 2 Mainers have died and 147 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Maine’s plan to get COVID-19 vaccines to teachers is vague as start date approaches

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The majority of Maine K-12 school employees will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in May with a plan to help them get shots remaining vague as the state aims to start regional clinics for teachers next week.

PUFF program helps participants attain health goals

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness offered an eight-week Partnering Up For Fitness (PUFF) program during the months of January and February.

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