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DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts in Dover-Foxcroft is undertaking a project to repair the columns that support the auditorium and lobby and is asking residents of Piscataquis County to express their opinion of the project to the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine can expect substantial benefits from the new coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, with more than $6 billion coming in for various programs, according to an estimate.

In Maine, Red Cross volunteers have helped nearly 800 people after home fires last year BANGOR — As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the American Red Cross of Northern New England encourages everyone to also test their smoke alarms.

DEXTER — The town council chose the low bid of $122,900 by Maine Earth Corp.

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on March 12 released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support to students safely.

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

Chamber ribbon cutting set for noon DEXTER — Jonathan Hanson, Heidi Nunes and Tracy Hanson are the owners of the Echo Lake Lodge in Dexter, a family-friendly cottage open for vacations and events with access to ITS trails, walking and hiking  trails, and a lake complete with kayaks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has teamed up with Outdoor Women, an organization based out of Sangerville that connects women who share a common interest in a diverse range of outdoor activities and provide a base of support and encouragement.

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

As the temperature rises into the 40s and 50s over the next few days, one thing is certain: There will be mud.

GUILFORD — The athletic field at Piscataquis Community High School will have a replaced track circling the soccer field, thanks to the generosity of Gordon Contracting.

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

By David Marino Jr.

MONSON — An implementation check for $50,000 arrived at the Town of Monson recently from the Maine Community Foundation as a direct result of Monson’s participation in the Community Entrepreneurship Pilot Program.

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands expects the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this spring and urges guests to anticipate crowded parking areas and trailhead bottlenecks.

DEXTER — The sixth annual Thomas Cup went virtual this year with the Thomas Cup in a Box! Dexter Regional High School had one team of veterans of previous Thomas Cup competitions participate.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning Friday, March 19 at 6 p.