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Four counties remain yellow in state’s latest virus safety ratings for schools

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff The state is recommending as it did two weeks ago that schools in four Maine counties not offer full-time, in-person instruction as they experience higher rates of new virus cases than the rest of the state.

Rowe plans retirement from Maine Community Foundation

Steve Rowe, president and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation, will retire this summer.

Community Health and Counseling Services awarded CHAP Accreditation

BANGOR — Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc.

EMMC’s COVID-19 patient numbers are declining because they’re dying

By David Marino Jr.

15 more deaths reported in Maine as coronavirus cases hit record-high 830

By Lindsay Putnam, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Eight more Mainers die as another 808 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Facing iffy ice conditions, Moosehead derby organizers pivot to two-week format

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor In years when the weather is finicky, the state’s largest lake — Moosehead — can take its sweet time making ice that’s safe enough to travel on.

What you need to know about wildlife bills DIF&W is supporting

By George Smith The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has submitted seven bills to the Maine Legislature.

Piscataquis County’s real estate market sees highest sales since 2007

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The real estate market in Maine’s least populated county was robust during 2020.

Maine sees record-high 824 coronavirus cases and 4 more deaths

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

Following 2020 challenges, PCEDC looks to new year

It was a highly unusual first year for Piscataquis County Economic Development Council Executive Director John Shea, who came aboard after moving from out of state in March at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and navigating his new position along with the new health and safety guidelines.

11 more Mainers die as another 715 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Goulette presented with Myrick Award

GUILFORD — The former Guilford town manager who continues to be active in his community in retirement is the 2020 recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Award from the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

State may try to reduce moose population to reduce tick effects

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine wildlife biologists are hoping to launch a research project that will reduce the moose population in a small study area in order to learn if lower population densities will lead to fewer winter ticks on the animals and a healthier overall herd.

Maine State Parks crush recreation visit records

2021 reservations open Feb.

How to stay safe while snowshoeing and winter hiking

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Hiking during the winter in Maine can be a great way to experience the beauty of the season, with its crisp air, sparkling snow and whimsical ice formations.

6 more Mainers die as another 313 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

Public information session on Spruce Street housing development

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (Moosehead Lake EDC) will be holding a public information session on a proposed workforce housing development on Spruce Street via Zoom from the town office at 6 p.

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