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Nearly 1,400 educators from Eastern Maine will be trained in social, emotional and equity learning on Friday

The Penobscot River Educational Partnership is hosting a professional development day this Friday, March 19, for approximately 1,400 area educators.

Healthcare Heroes featured in 2020 Northern Light Health Annual Report

There are many things about 2020 we would all like to forget, but there are plenty of things worth remembering too.

DIF&W program led a Bangor teenager on the trail to a long warden career

By Jim Fahey I was a junior at Bangor High School during the fall of 1986.

NAMI Maine to offer online course for parents of children and teens

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for an online course for parents of children and teens.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena vaccination site opens Friday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through a partnership between Foxcroft Academy, the Libra Foundation and Northern Light Health, 500 patients per day to start can easily and safely receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.

95 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Applicants sought for 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving Parkman students continuing their education beyond high school.

PRYMCA annual Dinner Dance Auction set for June with a twist

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In light of the recent easing of restrictions announced by Gov.

189 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

SeDoMoCha School February Students in the Spotlight

Composite photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — February’s students in the spotlight at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft were chosen for resiliency during this school year that has challenged us all in many ways.

10 inmates now positive for COVID-19 in Penobscot County Jail outbreak

By David Marino Jr.

Convicted murderer dies at Mountain View Correctional Center

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — A man convicted of murdering a stranger in the 1970s has died at a Maine prison.

Dexter Regional High School February Students of the Month

Composite photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the February Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

Maine House rejects bill to restore the 1901 state flag

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on March 10 rejected a bill that would have restored the state’s original flag.

D-F resident Smith crowned Ms. Wheelchair Maine 2021

BYRON CENTER, Michigan — Monique Smith of Dover-Foxcroft was named Ms.

Bike trails coming to the Moosehead region

For the past three years a group of dedicated Greenville residents has been working diligently on the region becoming a major mountain bike destination area.

Another Mainer dies and 174 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

How to know if you are ready to buy a home

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff The idea of purchasing a home is alluring.

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