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Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2021-22

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first-grader each month during the school year by 2025, is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

Now is the perfect time to volunteer for the Maine Bird Atlas

By Bob Duchesne Winter ended March 15.

Two more Mainers die and another 241 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Gov. Mills continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine fights COVID-19

AUGUSTA — Gov.

Nearly 1,400 educators from Eastern Maine will be trained in social, emotional and equity learning on Friday

The Penobscot River Educational Partnership is hosting a professional development day this Friday, March 19, for approximately 1,400 area educators.

Healthcare Heroes featured in 2020 Northern Light Health Annual Report

There are many things about 2020 we would all like to forget, but there are plenty of things worth remembering too.

NAMI Maine to offer 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 an online course for parents of children and teens.

Piscataquis County Ice Arena vaccination site opens Friday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through a partnership between Foxcroft Academy, the Libra Foundation and Northern Light Health, 500 patients per day to start can easily and safely receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.

95 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Applicants sought for 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving Parkman students continuing their education beyond high school.

PRYMCA annual Dinner Dance Auction set for June with a twist

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In light of the recent easing of restrictions announced by Gov.

189 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Maine House rejects bill to restore the 1901 state flag

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on March 10 rejected a bill that would have restored the state’s original flag.

Another Mainer dies and 174 more coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

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.

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.

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