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PCEDC annual meeting will recognize Myrick Award winner Stearns

Maine home sales decrease for 4th month in a row

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine home sales decreased for the fourth consecutive month in October, following a downward trend that has been driven by a continued increase in costs throughout the state.

Gift card drive for survivors of domestic violence

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.

Domestic violence groups change names

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.

CMP customers to pay an average of $30 more per month in 2022 for electricity

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Most Central Maine Power Co.

Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18-plus

BREWER — The Maine CDC announced on Nov.

Maine’s 1st of its kind regional high school has tentative plan for governance board

A committee dedicated to consolidating at least three high schools in central Maine into one modern regional facility that would be the first of its kind in the state is close to adopting a governance structure.

County officials hear study findings from group looking at inadequate communications system

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The consulting group hired to study the communications needs for the county’s emergency responders presented its findings to the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Tuesday.

Donors sought for SAD 4 Santa Project

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

Valley Grange and local schools celebrate Dictionary Day

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

Hate crimes and human trafficking are on radar for Maine’s new U.S. attorney

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s new U.

A life without heartburn awaits

Up to 30 percent of adults in the U.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches Holiday Meals for Mainers

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays.

Masks will still be optional in SAD 4

GUILFORD — With the coronavirus case numbers improving, SAD 4 officials have opted to keep the Safe Return to School Plan as is, meaning masks will remain optional in accordance with the wishes of parents or/guardians.

Northern Light Health launches SMART Health digital vaccine card

BREWER — Ensuring you always have access to your COVID-19 vaccination information just got easier.

Cooking fire causes minor damage to Dover-Foxcroft house

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Friday night cooking fire left a two-story house in Dover-Foxcroft largely unaffected besides a damaged microwave and the lingering smell of smoke.

Commissioner Makin, Dr. Shah, school nurses honored for distinguished service

The Maine School Boards Association awarded Distinguished Service Awards this year to Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Maine CDC Director Dr.

Gov. Mills allocates millions to weatherize homes and boost clean energy careers

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff As heating prices continue to rise and winter approaches, Gov.

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