4 hours ago

Orono council adopts official policy for handling forfeited assets

For the last 8 1/2 years, the council has determined how to manage these asset forfeitures -- most of which come from civil or criminal proceedings but also include items surrendered by the public -- on a case-by-case basis.

8 hours ago

Old Town captain named Penobscot County Fire Officer of the Year

Like many of his colleagues, Old Town Fire Capt. Mike Hildreth isn’t comfortable in the limelight. He prefers to do his work quietly, without drawing too much attention.

2 days ago

Students who do the work are the real stars at Witter Farm

People go to the J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center at the University of Maine to see the animals. But behind the scenes, the students who work there are the ones who make the whole visit worth it. 

2 days ago

Families brave the cold for Christmas festival at Riverfront Park

The Christmas festival, an annual community-wide event, brought people to the park to view the city’s unique kayak tree, warm up by the bonfire, watch an ice carving demonstration and visit with Santa Claus.  

3 days ago

Old Town community leaders join forces to help fight food insecurity

The Old Town Rotary Club is supplying families in need with food for the holidays for the second year. 

6 days ago

Old Town to hold annual Christmas tree display with a unique twist

Assistant City Manager Travis Roy, along with a few other city employees, went before the council with hopes more people would join the effort to create and display a one-of-a-kind tree for the winter season.