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CMP customers to pay an average of $30 more per month in 2022 for electricity

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Most Central Maine Power Co.

11 deaths and 933 new coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff 11 more Mainers have died and another 933 coronavirus cases have been detected across the state, health officials said on Thursday.

Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18-plus

BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.

Free Thanksgiving meal at VFW Post 4298

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

Maine’s 1st of its kind regional high school has tentative plan for governance board

A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

A controversial progressive issue could be Maine’s next high-stakes referendum battle

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Voters could find themselves in a reignited conversation around bringing universal health care to Maine next year, potentially making the issue a driving factor in the 2022 elections.

County officials hear study findings from group looking at inadequate communications system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

1,042 new coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials on Wednesday reported another 1,042 coronavirus cases across the state.

A helpful owl controls rats and gets friendly with livestock on this D-F farm

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Over the last couple of weeks a juvenile great horned owl has taken to dining with domestic ducks, drinking from a common livestock watering bucket and hanging out during the day with the sheep at Rock Maple Farm in Dover-Foxcroft.

Versant Power customers will see 89 percent spike in power supply rate

By David Marino Jr.

Donors sought for SAD 4 Santa Project

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

Dexter Regional High School October Students of the Month

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the October Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

Cards recognize those who served

MILO — Each year the Three Rivers Kiwanis, in coordination with the American Legion, puts on a free Veterans Day dinner for area veterans and family to thank them for their service.

D-F Kiwanis and D-F Congregational Church team up to help families at Christmas

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 18), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

UMaine Extension offers food safety tips, recipes for Thanksgiving

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has numerous resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.

Warming winters are challenging Maine’s outdoor winter recreation pursuits

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine without ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and dogsledding hardly seems like the state we know — but that may be a reality outdoor enthusiasts are facing with warming winters.

Demolition bid awarded for dangerous building in Dexter

DEXTER — Demolition work to remove the remaining structure of a fire-damaged home at 85 High St.

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