Do you have interest in a photo spread of the beautiful seasons of wild blueberries? Have you been reflecting on the impacts of our changing climate? Or have you written an analysis about diversifying Maine’s coastal economy? If so, Spire: the Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability, would like to hear from you.

AUGUSTA – Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers! Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year.

By Kevin Brown “You have the best job in the world,” the paddlers would tell me as we chatted on a flat calm Eagle Lake in the middle of August.

Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on Thursday, Jan.

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The state’s lead bear biologist said a dry summer, a lack of natural foods, and increased hunter participation all contributed to the highest bear harvest in 15 years in 2020,  and the fifth-highest total of bears tagged since the species was first classified as a big game animal in 1969.

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

DEXTER — SAD 46 will continue to participate in the Piscatauqis Valley Adult Education Cooperative for academic and enrichment programs through at least the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

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

Contributed photo CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES — Early on the morning of Dec.

MILO — The plan to have SAD 41 students return to the classroom — those enrolled in full-time remote learning will continue to be educated this way — on Monday, Jan.

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

Citing safety and uncertainty during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) has canceled BikeMaine 2021, the non-profit announced on Jan.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A century-old family business in rural Piscataquis County became a key player in the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, making it “the most important manufacturer in the world” in 2020.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional YMCA officials want to share an update on the status of the facility pool, CEO Deb Boyd wrote in a message posted on the organization website and social media pages.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dream has come true for a new restaurant owner.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After a delay due to a snowstorm last month, initial work will start soon on a feasibility study for a Piscataquis County public safety radio system.

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