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George Smith worked hard for Maine outdoors enthusiasts

By John Holyoke Bangor Daily News Staff When I began writing outdoors columns for the Bangor Daily News 19 years ago, I reached out to a lot of people in an effort to more fully understand the job I’d be expected to do.

Maine sees new coronavirus cases dip below 100 for 1st time since early November

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

Pine Tree Hospice offering online volunteer training for non-medical volunteers

Are you looking for something rewarding to do? Would you like to support an isolated neighbor but not sure how? There is a need for non-medical volunteers within Pine Tree Hospice’s service area of Piscataquis County and parts of Penobscot and Somerset counties.

SeDoMoCha Elementary reads to feed

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary students in pre-kindergarten to grade 4 have been busy reading, not just for themselves but to help others in the inaugural Read to Feed event to benefit the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard.

Guns: Boiling the frog has begun

U.S. Sen. Collins announces funding for Dexter, Greenville airports

Maine county commissioners have ‘huge incentive’ to pass extreme resolutions

By David Marino Jr.

148 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Snowshoeing up Mount Kineo is a glorious adventure that requires extra planning

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Difficulty: Strenuous.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — Finally enough snow, and more expected, to groom on a regular basis.

2 more Mainers die as another 110 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Maine sportsman George Smith dies after 4-year ALS battle

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

Canceled basketball tournament leaves deep void for players, coaches and fans

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Sawyer Deprey appreciates the dreams that can be fulfilled during Maine’s annual high school basketball tournament better than most of his peers.

Maine CDC reports 4 deaths and 160 coronavirus cases statewide

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

Woman takes ‘the bait,’ accepts marriage proposal during ice fishing trip

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Some ice fishermen attach smelts to the end of their line, figuring that the tasty morsels give them the best chance of success during a day on the hard water.

PVAEC seeks instructors for spring/summer enrichment program

Do you have a special talent or hobby you’re willing to share with your community? Do you want to make extra money doing something you already love to do? Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative is seeking dynamic and talented enrichment instructors for our Spring/Summer 2021 Enrichment Program.

Mills Administration updates guidance for houses of worship, other venues

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Dirigo Reads announces 2020-21 partners

A program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year by 2025 has continued on, despite a global pandemic.

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