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Northern Light Health disconnects patient records system following server compromise

By WGME Northern Light Health took its patient records system offline after it discovered its servers were compromised on Saturday afternoon, Feb.

Wilderness Sled Dog Races on Feb. 10

GREENVILLE — On Saturday, Feb.

This ice safety gear could save your life

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With the quality and thickness of ice on Maine’s lakes and ponds being unreliable this year, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the worst when you go ice fishing.

Joe Biden declares December wind storm that lashed Maine a major disaster

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff President Joe Biden has declared the wind storm that lashed Maine in December a major disaster.

USDA designates Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas

This secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

Northern Light Health glows red for American Heart Month

BREWER — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

State urges people to be careful as the ice fishing derby season gets into full swing

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Although there is plenty of safe ice in Maine, people need to be careful in some areas, especially on the larger and deeper lakes, according to a Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife spokesman on Monday.

MaineCF awards $15,000 to PCSWCD

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $469,623 to 25 conservation initiatives around the state.

Moosehead Lake Togue Derby returns Feb. 2-4

GREENVILLE — The Natural Resource Education Center’s 17th annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby will be from Friday, Feb.

Shirley Bog Trail Busters trail report

By Rhonda Arey SHIRLEY — The big news this month is that we finally have rideable snow! The Bypass Trail is currently being groomed.

MaineCF grants available to Piscataquis County nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Piscataquis County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

Teacher of the Year nominations due Jan. 31

AUGUSTA — Maine communities have one week left to nominate a teacher for 2024 County Teacher of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

ATVers seek a bigger piece of the gas tax

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff How the gas tax money the state gives to the ATV, snowmobiling and boating communities toward upkeep of trails and boat facilities is distributed is the same proportions as it was in 2001, even though participation in the three motor sports has changed.

6 Maine restaurants you can reach on a snowmobile or cross-country skis

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s finally snowy enough across Maine to have some long-delayed outdoor winter fun.

Maine State Parks see slight decline in use during 2023

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.

Greenville looking at housing ordinance changes

GREENVILLE — In late April 2022 Gov.

$120K in MaineCF grants support transportation programs across the state

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $120,000 to nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services to Mainers.

Postal Service seeks residents help clearing a path to mailboxes

Snow and ice in New England this time of year are no surprise.

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