4 years ago Nov. 3 election results TOWN OF DEXTER Town Council (elect two to 3-year terms) Charles Ellms* 1,298 Peter Haskell 1,233 SAD 46 board (elect one to 3-year term) Michael Burton* 1,532 Dexter Utility District trustees (elect one to 3-year term) Anne Bennett* 1,582 Advisory referendum Are you in favor of the town of Dexter allowing a medical marijuna business? Yes 1,183 No 642 Advisory referendum Are you in favor of the town allowing a recreational marijuana business? Yes 974 No 827 HOUSE DISTRICT 104 (80% of precincts) Representing Charleston, Dexter, Exeter, Garland and Stetson.
4 years ago COVID-19 hospitalizations rising more slowly than during Maine’s 1st virus surge By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of Mainers being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 is ticking up more slowly now than it did during the initial surge of the coronavirus last spring, even though new cases of the virus in the state are reaching record levels.
4 years ago Maine sees another record-breaking day of new virus cases By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials on Tuesday reported 139 new coronavirus cases across the state.
4 years ago County officials reviewing bids for radio study DOVER-FOXCROFT — The county sent out a letter earlier this fall seeking requests for proposals for a feasibility study on a public safety radio system to fix long-running communications problems for fire and police departments.
4 years ago Pine Tree Hospice craft and art auction begins Nov. 9 Missing craft fairs? Pine Tree Hospice will bring the craft fair to you.
4 years ago Three Rivers Kiwanis contributes to food cupboard building Photo courtesy of Three Rivers KiwanisKIWANIS CONTRIBUTION — Three Rivers Kiwanis donated $3,000 toward the Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard purchase of a building in Milo.
4 years ago Retired Air Force officer pens book on how railroads powered the growth of Maine By Paula Brewer, Star Herald Staff PRESQUE ISLE — When retired U.
4 years ago Janet Mills pushes back bar reopenings, reduces indoor gathering limits as Maine cases spike By Nick Sambides Jr.
4 years ago Active virus cases reach all-time high for second day By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Twenty-four new cases were reported Sunday in Maine amid a statewide surge in virus transmission.
4 years ago Janet Mills may tighten business and travel restrictions amid spiking coronavirus cases By Charles Eichacker and Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
4 years ago 735 acres of ancestral territory in Piscataquis County is returned to Penobscot Nation By Nina Mahaleris, Penobscot Times Staff More than 700 acres of Wabanaki Territory in Piscataquis County have been returned to the Penobscot Nation through a land stewardship agreement, the tribe said in a joint statement with the Elliotsville Foundation Friday afternoon.
4 years ago Donald Trump Jr. says Maine’s 2nd District could decide election at Orrington rally By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Donald Trump Jr.
4 years ago Top health official warns Maine virus spike will continue By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s spike in COVID-19 cases is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, the state’s top public health official said Thursday as the state recorded the second day in a row of record-setting numbers of new cases that have followed weeks of increasing virus cases.
4 years ago Legislators honor Rowell’s Garage Photo courtesy of Maine Senate RepublicansLEGISLATIVE SENTIMENT — Sen.