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Moose permit lottery — This year’s Maine moose permit drawing, an iconic event that attracts thousands of spectators annually, will be a virtual event scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The drawing was originally planned in Jackman, but with COVID-19 restrictions this year’s lottery will be broadcast virtually. Jackman will host the 2021 lottery. The deadline for applying is 11:59 p.m. on May 14. Visit mefishwildlife.com for information and to fill out a moose permit application.
Faith opportunities — The Diocese of Portland said live-streamed daily and Sunday Masses will continue at Maine parishes. Locally: St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton, and St. Agnes Parish, Island Falls: youtube.com. Weekend Masses: Sunday at 9 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday – Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. This information will continue to be updated at portlanddiocese.org. For other information, visit portlanddiocese.org.
Real ID — The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Real ID enforcement deadline by one year. Enforcement will now begin on Oct. 1, 2021. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is currently closed due to virus prevention efforts and therefore cannot process Real ID-compliant credentials. Standard Maine credentials (driver’s licenses and IDs) will be accepted as valid identification for federal purposes through September 2021.
