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Main Street venue acquired for HJ Crosby Community Band

DEXTER — The Carl R.

2 more Mainers have died and another 61 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Dates set for SAD 41 budget meeting, referendum

MILO — Residents in the SAD 41 communities of Brownville, LaGrange and Milo will be voting on the proposed 2021-22 SAD 41 budget at the annual district budget meeting later this month, and then via referendum.

Rural areas outpace Maine tourism centers in Memorial Day travel

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Memorial Day weekend travel rebounded significantly in Maine in 2021, but it remained short of pre-pandemic levels with rural gains offset by dips in coastal tourism centers amid international travel restrictions and lingering virus concerns.

County study would aid broadband grant applications

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council recently submitted a grant application to the ConnectMaine Authority seeking a $30,000 grant for a study to identify specific broadband issues in the region.

Lake View resident a winner in 2021 Disabled Veterans’ Moose Hunt Lottery

AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt lottery.

Two killed in separate car crashes

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Two people were killed in separate crashes over the weekend in Piscataquis County.

Rural Maine counties lag state in COVID-19 immunizations

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press Maine has one of the highest rates of coronavirus vaccination in the country, but some of the rural counties in the state lag behind the more populated areas.

New coronavirus cases across Maine fall to lowest point in months

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

Davis Bros. Furniture sold to the Speed family

GUILFORD – Davis Bros.

If you want to avoid ticks, stay away from mice

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Research is showing there is a connection between the tick populations, the mice populations and the spread of Lyme disease in Maine.

Maine sees lowest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases since last October

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

Piscataquis County Retired Educators news

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Retired Educators met May 24 at the Bear’s Den.

Baxter State Park ranked on HomeToGo 2021 State Park Index

HomeToGo, the world’s largest vacation rental search engine, today released its 2021 State Park Index, ranking the most extraordinary parks in America for adventure travelers and solitude seekers.

A century ago, Maine lawmakers fought about renovating the governor’s mansion

Note: Bangor Daily News archives dating back to 1911 are now available at newspapers.

Penquis Valley Community Playground opens

MILO — A space behind the Penquis Valley School that previously had little to offer younger middle school students during recess now has a brand new playground.

Gov. Mills announces ConnectMaine approval of broadband infrastructure grants

AUGUSTA — Gov.

PCSWCD offers wild edible foraging workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After high demand, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to present another Wild Edible Foraging Workshop on Saturday, June 26 with Maine naturalist and author Tom Seymour.

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