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How to know if you are ready to buy a home

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff The idea of purchasing a home is alluring.

Center Theatre seeks county letter of support

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts in Dover-Foxcroft is undertaking a project to repair the columns that support the auditorium and lobby and is asking residents of Piscataquis County to express their opinion of the project to the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

A guide to the $6B coming to Maine in the massive stimulus bill

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine can expect substantial benefits from the new coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, with more than $6 billion coming in for various programs, according to an estimate.

Daylight saving time: ‘Turn and test’ to stay safe from home fires

In Maine, Red Cross volunteers have helped nearly 800 people after home fires last year BANGOR — As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the American Red Cross of Northern New England encourages everyone to also test their smoke alarms.

Department of Education closely monitoring Piscataquis County following case rate increase

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on March 12 released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support to students safely.

209 more coronavirus have been reported in Maine

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

‘It’s My Nature Series’ events with PCSWCD and Outdoor Women

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has teamed up with Outdoor Women, an organization based out of Sangerville that connects women who share a common interest in a diverse range of outdoor activities and provide a base of support and encouragement.

Northern Light Health opens vaccination registration website to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

It’s time to celebrate Maine’s fifth season: Mud

As the temperature rises into the 40s and 50s over the next few days, one thing is certain: There will be mud.

187 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Piscataquis County Ice Arena will open as COVID-19 vaccination site on March 19

By David Marino Jr.

Maine State Parks and Public Reserved Lands expect to attract crowds for spring

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands expects the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this spring and urges guests to anticipate crowded parking areas and trailhead bottlenecks.

Central Hall Commons resumes virtual round table series

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning Friday, March 19 at 6 p.

195 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

County officials considering budget calendar alignments

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County and Unorganized Territory budgets follow different timelines, with the county following a calendar year while the UT budget runs July 1-June 30.

Dover-Foxcroft selectmen approve dangerous building order for Lincoln Street property

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Long-standing problems with a home and attached barn at 72 Lincoln St.

Teams around Maine just got $25K each to figure out how to tackle a pressing local challenge

By Emily Burnham Bangor Daily News Staff A team in Bangor wants to try to break down barriers to employment for low income residents.

17 more Mainers die and another 133 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

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