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Four more Penobscot County Jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Four more inmates at the Penobscot County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

218 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

U.S. Sens. King, Risch lead bill to bring recreation into the 21st century

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Community Matters More winners

More than $180,000 distributed to 56 Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofits COVID-19 relief, youth programming and development, animal assistance and basic needs – just some of the services provided by the Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grants through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2021 Community Matters More program.

Lecture series sheds light on Electoral College

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning Thursday, April 1 Central Hall Commons invites the community to take part in a 2-day lecture series, designed to shed light on the Electoral College, its history, function and sustainability moving forward.

Commissioners turn down letter of support for Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners voted down a request for a letter of support for an application being made by the Center Theatre to USDA Rural development for assistance with a structural update after tabling a decision earlier in the month.

TIF could be part of Moosehead Lake ski resort project

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Development of a ski resort with year-round attractions on 1,700 acres overlooking Moosehead Lake in the unorganized territory outside of Greenville could include tax increment financing, in which new value goes back into the project.

199 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Mainers’ near run-ins with Bigfoot showcased in new book and film

Doe permits aren’t managing the herd

Northern Light looking at new CA Dean Hospital facility

Northern Light Health announces the launch of two rural hospital modernization projects that will shape the future of healthcare in Hancock and Piscataquis counties.

Maine home sales up 23 percent in February, extending hot streak

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Sales of existing homes across Maine remained strong in February with the biggest rises in rural counties, according to data released by the Maine Association of realtors on March 22.

Hampden waste plant sale now expected by the end of June

By David Marino Jr.

When ticks become active in the spring

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Under snow and ice, disease-ridden ticks wait out the winter in Maine.

Piscataquis Democrats food drive Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Democrats will hold their monthly money/food drive for area food cupboards on Saturday, March 27 at our office on 25 North Street in Dover-Foxcroft.

Low-cost insulating window inserts available

Before temperatures warm and the pain of winter fuel costs is forgotten, local Window Dressers volunteers want to measure your windows for warmer, less expensive winters to come.

178 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Maine Conservation Voters Lunch & Learn with U.S. Rep. Golden

Each Friday Maine Conservation Voters hosts a one-hour webinar focused on important and timely topics.

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