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Mills Administration updates guidance for houses of worship, other venues

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Dirigo Reads announces 2020-21 partners

A program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year by 2025 has continued on, despite a global pandemic.

All Maine schools designated safe to open full-time for 1st time since September

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff The state gave schools in all 16 counties a green light to reopen full-time in person this week, marking the first time since September that all Maine schools have had that designation.

Russell becomes 27th Maine coach to reach 400 basketball victories

By Larry Mahoney Bangor Daily News Staff EAST CORINTH — Central High School girls basketball coach Jamie Russell took a lighthearted look at his accomplishment of reaching the 400-win plateau after his team’s 48-36 victory over Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft on Feb.

Maine CDC reports 2 deaths and 201 coronavirus cases statewide

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

SAD 4 planning for lights and refurbished track at athletic field

GUILFORD — Thanks to the generosity of Herring Brothers Meats and Gordon Contracting, the Piscataquis Community High School track will have lights and a repaved running area.

Northern Light adds capacity to vaccinate 1,000 more per day at Cross Center

By David Marino Jr.

175 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine

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

Maine Credit Unions reach fundraising milestone in fight to end hunger

Credit union representatives from across Maine took part in a virtual celebration to recognize the 2020 fundraising results for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Department of Education kills Valley Unified regional school project in Aroostook

By Jessica Potila, St.

2 more Mainers die and 253 coronavirus cases reported across the state

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

3 more Mainers die and 211 coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

County residents organize for action

Concerned Piscataquis residents have formed the non-partisan group PROACT! (Piscataquis Regional Organization for ACTion) in response to recent statements and actions of the Piscataquis County Commissioners which limits safe citizen participation in their meetings.

Maine’s Office of Tourism and Office of Outdoor Recreation launch responsible recreation initiative

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism, in partnership with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, has launched Look Out for ME, a marketing and educational initiative to support responsible recreation in the Maine outdoors.

How to go camping during a Maine winter without freezing

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Sleeping in a tent while surrounded by snow and ice may sound miserable to those who haven’t tried it.

Another Mainer dies and 201 more coronavirus cases are reported across the state

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

Maine AG sends letters to Piscataquis, Androscoggin commissioners telling them to mask up

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey sent letters to commissioners in Piscataquis and Androscoggin counties reminding them that they are legally required to wear masks at their meetings after recent controversies around their meetings.

State school construction committee votes to nix Valley Unified regional school project

By Jessica Potila, St.

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