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Major Maine internet provider has ambitious plans to improve lagging connections

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff One of Maine’s largest internet companies plans to install fast fiber internet to 11,500 rural customers starting early next year and make major upgrades to its existing network, which could significantly improve the state’s lagging broadband infrastructure.

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Central Maine Power funds EV charger grants

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power has awarded grants for Level 2 chargers for Electric Vehicles at 11 locations, offering 48 new plugs in Maine from Kittery to Monson.

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Piscataquis County officers cleared in shooting at Medford home two years ago

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two Piscataquis County law enforcement officers acted in self-defense when they shot a Medford man in an armed confrontation nearly two years ago, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

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Living Innovations gives back to the community

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A dozen people served by Living Innovations, an organization providing support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have a good life at home and in the community, along with accompanying staff, have been busy with community service projects in several area towns.

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Holden brothers sue Northern Light over data breach they claim left them vulnerable to identity theft

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Two brothers from Holden have sued Northern Light Health over a data breach last May that left them vulnerable to identity theft and affected more than 650,000 people.

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2 more Mainers die and another 371 coronavirus cases have been reported across the state

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

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Maine GOP takes initial step to clear path for Paul LePage return bid

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party will allow the national party to coordinate with former Gov.

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Maine activates state drought task force as abnormally dry conditions evident in 15 counties

By Alexander MacDougall, Houlton Pioneer Times HOULTON, Maine — Summer has yet to arrive in Maine, but half the state is already experiencing abnormally dry conditions, triggering the activation of a drought task force by the Maine Emergency Management Agency and the US Geological Survey.

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Bill would allow limited Sunday hunting in Maine

By Mal Leary, Maine Public Lawmakers are considering allowing some form of Sunday hunting, a question that has come before nearly every recent legislature.

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Maine home sales rise again, showing no signs of subsiding

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Single-family home sales in Maine rose by double-digits in March, continuing a hot streak during the coronavirus pandemic and driven by strong sales in rural counties, according to data released Thursday by the Maine Association of Realtors.

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UMaine Extension releases 2020 Maine tick program data

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab 2020 Surveillance Program data is now compiled and available on the Maine Tick Data webpage at https://extension.

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Maine Masons expand financial assistance to communities in 2021

HOLDEN — Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation has announced a new matching grants initiative called “MAC – Masons Assisting Communities.

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Penobscot County dispatch center staff test positive for COVID-19

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The communications center that handles 911 calls and dispatches emergency services in Penobscot County is the site of a coronavirus outbreak, according to its director.

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Maine enters new COVID-19 vaccine phase as waitlists shrink, demand dies down

By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Some COVID-19 vaccine sites in rural Maine have recently closed as demand for shots appears to be slowing, presenting a new challenge for public health officials.

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Another Mainer dies and 500 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

‘Extension on the Road’ first Friday of the month

Dover Low Vision Group meets May 7

Maine CDC reports another 164 coronavirus cases across the state

Major Maine internet provider has ambitious plans to improve lagging connections

Central Maine Power funds EV charger grants

Piscataquis County officers cleared in shooting at Medford home two years ago

Living Innovations gives back to the community

Holden brothers sue Northern Light over data breach they claim left them vulnerable to identity theft

2 more Mainers die and another 371 coronavirus cases have been reported across the state

Maine GOP takes initial step to clear path for Paul LePage return bid

Maine activates state drought task force as abnormally dry conditions evident in 15 counties

Bill would allow limited Sunday hunting in Maine

Maine home sales rise again, showing no signs of subsiding

UMaine Extension releases 2020 Maine tick program data

Maine Masons expand financial assistance to communities in 2021

Penobscot County dispatch center staff test positive for COVID-19

Maine enters new COVID-19 vaccine phase as waitlists shrink, demand dies down

Another Mainer dies and 500 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

Sangerville looks to repair aging tanker truck rather than replace

Family remembers ‘devoted’ Maine grandmother killed by falling tree in storm

New Milo fire pumper truck to hit the road