4 years ago
ATV registrations now required for 2020-2021
An amended executive order by Gov. Janet Mills has lifted the interim suspension for ATV registrations, and ATV owners must now register or renew registrations for 2020-2021
State
4 years ago
Department of Health and Human Services reopens local offices
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has resumed normal business hours at its 16 regional offices, including those in Caribou, Fort Kent and Houlton, in line with Stage 2 of Gov. Janet Mills’ reopening plan.
4 years ago
Campaign urges Mainers to keep healthy habits
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced June 2 it has launched a new statewide campaign to emphasize the continued importance of public health measures that limit the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, wearing of cloth face coverings, and hand hygiene.
4 years ago
MSSM alumnus leading state branch of national telehealth effort
Maine School of Science and Mathematics Class of 2020 graduate Jay Philbrick is now the state director and advocacy lead for Telehealth Access for Seniors.
4 years ago
Retailers in The County reopened Monday. But it will take time to adjust.
Retail businesses were allowed to reopen in Aroostook County beginning Monday as one of 12 Maine counties where Gov. Janet Mills has lifted restrictions.
4 years ago
UMPI celebrates students’ resilience in virtual commencement
On Saturday, UMPI premiered a virtual commencement ceremony that aimed to help this year’s graduates make the most out of the unexpected circumstances.
4 years ago
Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams
With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.
4 years ago
REAL ID to become mandatory in October 2021
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently begun a public awareness campaign to remind those who travel that beginning Oct. 1, 2020, a REAL ID-compliant license or other form of acceptable identification will be required to fly within the U.S.
4 years ago
State opens waters to free inland fishing
Governor Janet Mills on Friday, March 20, directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to open all inland waters for fishing and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters of Maine.
4 years ago
NMCC instructor presents history lesson on Maine’s journey to statehood
Despite a winter weather advisory and concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, a small group of people gathered at Northern Maine Community College’s library on Friday to kick off local celebrations of Maine’s bicentennial.
