3 years ago The Maine counties subject to new mask recommendations could change every day By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine counties subjected to new mask recommendations could change on a near-daily basis, as the state’s relatively low case numbers and small population make it easy for counties to slip above or below the threshold set by health officials.
3 years ago What you need to know about Maine’s new mask guidelines By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
3 years ago Janet Mills mirrors CDC guidelines recommending masks in York and Piscataquis counties By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
3 years ago Milo Garden Club annual Plant Sale and Fair MILO — Come to the fair, the Milo Garden Club Summer Fair & Plant Sale Thursday, Aug.
3 years ago Requests for new fire buildings reflect growing demands for emergency services By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Small-town fire departments in Maine have struggled for years to recruit volunteer firefighters and pay to maintain the equipment and buildings they need to respond to emergencies.
3 years ago US CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in York and Piscataquis counties By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Federal and state health officials recommended on Tuesday that people in areas with higher COVID-19 transmission wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, a designation that includes York and Piscataquis counties.
3 years ago Shah: Vaccinated Mainers should be prepared to wear masks indoors again This story will be updated.
3 years ago Fishing Across Maine raises $10,000 to fight food insecurity Throughout June anglers of all abilities cast their lines for Fishing Across Maine, a fundraiser for Wayside Food Programs, to help end food insecurity across the state.
3 years ago Refurbished scoreboard revives memories of a Maine school that’s been closed for 53 years By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Symbolism may be found in just about any item, and the source for a group of Brownville Junction High School alums and community members was a scoreboard.
3 years ago Brownville Junction High School scoreboard restored to its former glory BROWNVILLE — A piece of Brownville’s past has been brought back to life.
3 years ago Maine is seeing COVID-19 cases rise, but not as much as in most of the US By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is not seeing the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations that other states are despite a rise in cases over the past few weeks.
3 years ago Robert Brandow, who oversaw EMMC’s expansion into regional medical hub, dies at 92 By David Marino Jr.
3 years ago Maine homes sales rise 15 percent in June, continuing hot streak By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Existing home sales in Maine continued on a hot streak in June, especially in rural counties, mirroring strong sales nationally, according to data from state and national real estate groups.
3 years ago Maine hospitals boost wages to attract workers in ‘fiercely’ competitive labor market By Patty Wight, Maine Public The tight labor market is not just affecting hospitality and retail in Maine — it’s affecting hospitals too.
3 years ago Paul LePage wants to ‘clean up’ his act. Plenty of the old LePage is still there. By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Former Gov.
3 years ago Public input sought on laws governing inland moorings AUGUSTA – LD 626, “An Act To Clarify Temporary Mooring Privileges for Moorings on Inland Waters,” has been carried over to the second regular session of the 130th Legislature.
3 years ago Young GOP lawmaker from Presque Isle will run against Jared Golden in 2022 By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.