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Shirley Bog Trail Busters report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — Not much to report, still no snow accumulation.

Upcoming events at Shaw Public Library

GREENVILLE — “Twinkle” Marie Porter-Manning is a semi-retired television producer, luxury lifestyle magazine editor and media consultant.

Pandemic forces Maine’s 20th-century courts to adopt modern technology

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s court system was ready to take one technological leap last year when COVID-19 hit and ground the wheels of justice to a halt.

183 more coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Maine GOP lawmakers push ‘unconstitutional’ media bill linked to man who tried to marry laptop

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA,– A group of Republicans in the Maine Legislature is backing a bill that would force media outlets to cover the outcomes of court proceedings or remove mugshots from articles in certain cases or face civil penalties.

Two Penobscot County Jail inmates test positive as outbreak grows

By David Marino Jr.

Janet Mills says reopening plan gives ‘clear idea of what to expect’ ahead of tourism season

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.

Four arrested on drug charges in Exeter

EXETER — Two Michigan residents and two Exeter residents were arrested on March 4 by MDEA agents of the Bangor-based North Central Task Force.

Penobscot County Jail’s COVID-19 outbreak forces local police to drive arrestees to other counties

By Judy Harrison and David Marino Jr.

Maine’s Catholic churches to allow 50 percent capacity starting March 26

PORTLAND — Beginning on Friday, March 26, all of Maine’s Catholic churches will allow for 50 percent capacity for all daily and weekend Masses.

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.

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