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Another 13 more coronavirus cases have been detected in Maine

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Maine counties haven’t decided how they’ll use a $260M federal funds windfall

By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine counties have started getting installments of the $260 million they are due to receive in federal American Rescue Plan funds, which are meant to help state, county and municipal governments recover from pandemic-related losses and help spur an economic rebound.

Man arrested in Bangor after high-speed chase through two counties

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine State Police took a man into custody shortly after 4 p.

New nature trail and outdoor classroom enhance learning for students at Penquis Valley Middle School

By Lydia Gauvin Editor’s note: Lydia Gauvin recently completed her eighth-grade year at Penquis Valley Middle School in Milo.

13 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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Gov. Mills signs legislation establishing the Maine Connectivity Authority

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Teens taking Twain on the road this summer

The Center Theatre has assembled a group of teens who will be travelling throughout the region this summer performing a play called “Twain by the Tale.

39 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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Northern Light Health to build new CA Dean Hospital

GREENVILLE — The location will stay the same on the Pritham Avenue campus near the shores of Moosehead Lake to serve residents and visitors to the region alike, but much of the existing Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will be replaced with new modern facilities in 2022-23.

SAD 41 residents approve $10.2M budget

Residents of the three SAD 41 communities approved a $10,217,483 budget for the 2021-22 academic year via a combined tally of 71 “yes” votes to 21 “no” votes during the referendum on June 24.

Central Maine is now in a ‘severe drought’

By Matt Berg, Bangor Daily News Staff A few showers this week weren’t enough to stave off the dry conditions, with weather officials declaring a “severe drought” for parts of central Maine.

Garland man allegedly threatened Skowhegan shop owner after Pride flag vandalism

By Matt Berg, Bangor Daily News Staff A Penobscot County man was cited by police for allegedly sending threatening messages to the owner of a Skowhegan vintage boutique and a reporter.

2 more Mainers have died and another 35 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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Grand jury indicts former Dover-Foxcroft police chief for allegedly trying to strangle woman

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The former Dover-Foxcroft police chief was indicted Thursday, June 24 by the Piscataquis County grand jury on charges related to his alleged assault on a former partner last year.

Healthy Living for ME announces Building Better Caregivers workshop

Healthy Living for ME is offering a free, 6-week, interactive workshop entitled Building Better Caregivers.

MaineCF’s Piscataquis County Committee awards $43,500 in grants

The Piscataquis County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $43,500 in grants to five nonprofit organizations.

What shoppers need to know about the plastic bag ban

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Grocery shopping in Maine is about to look a little different.

Staff at some hospitals are getting vaccinated at lower rates than the rest of Mainers

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Several hospitals in central and western Maine are seeing staff vaccination rates lower than the corresponding rate for the adult population here, opening them to a higher risk of outbreaks and reflecting the challenges of vaccine hesitancy.

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