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Browntail moth research report

A group of University of Maine researchers led by faculty in the School of Biology and Ecology released a research report about browntail moth in 2020 while investigating the spread of the pest from coastal communities to nearly all of Maine’s 16 counties.

NAMI Maine offers free online course for parents of children and teens

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for NAMI Basics, an online course for parents of children and teens.

Piscataquis becomes first Maine county to declare itself Second Amendment sanctuary

By David Marino Jr.

After historic highs, lumber prices are finally beginning to drop

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who put off building a new deck or doing other renovations to their homes because of outrageously high lumber prices can breathe a tentative sigh of relief, as those prices appear to finally be going down.

Courtesy boat inspections underway at Lower Wilson Pond ramp

The first-ever courtesy boat inspections in the Moosehead region are underway at the Lower Wilson Pond public boat ramp.

Sheriff oversight proposal dies in Legislature

By Josh Keefe, Bangor Daily News Staff A bill that would have created more oversight of Maine’s county sheriffs died in the Legislature.

Eddington hunter gets first moose permit after decades of failed attempts

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Tim Lander couldn’t understand why his text message notification tone kept going off.

Here’s what to do about the irritating rash caused by the browntail moth caterpillar

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff This summer is predicted to be a bad one for browntail moth caterpillar outbreaks in the state.

A Moosehead legacy: ‘Preserving the Promise’ campaign for a new Northern Light CA Dean Hospital achieves fundraising milestone, enters public phase

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to announce that it has surpassed the halfway point in its $6.

Mills Administration provides guidelines to resume full-time, in-person learning in fall

Administration also encourages schools to participate in Maine free pooled testing program AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration today informed Maine School Administrative Units that it expects all schools to offer full-time, in-person learning this fall.

Dispensation from obligation to attend Mass lifted for Maine Catholics, effective June 19

PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day Weekend (June 19-20), the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce nearly $10M for Head Start programs

Eyeing comeback, Maine’s former governor pitches ‘LePage 2.0’

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Former Gov.

CMP president and CEO will retire at the end of June

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff Central Maine Power’s president and CEO will retire at the end of June.

Outdoors film showcasing ‘Moosehead Magic’ to air Sunday on NESN

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The natural beauty and the many outdoors offerings provided by Maine’s Moosehead Lake region are expected to be on full display this weekend with the release of “Moosehead Magic.

Northern Light Health donates critically needed supplies to India to address pandemic crisis

BREWER — Joining forces with Portland-based Partners for World Health, Northern Light Health is donating much-needed medical supplies and equipment to help overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare systems in India respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Artisans sought for Moosehead village

The Moosehead Artisan Village will be officially opening for the season on June 30 and going to the end of October.

Rural areas outpace Maine tourism centers in Memorial Day travel

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Memorial Day weekend travel rebounded significantly in Maine in 2021, but it remained short of pre-pandemic levels with rural gains offset by dips in coastal tourism centers amid international travel restrictions and lingering virus concerns.

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