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River Runners seeks volunteers to mentor students in Old Town-Orono area

Gretchen Leithiser and Jessica Dumont know first-hand how influential the River Runners mentorship program is for the volunteers and the Orono-Old Town students it serves.

Rotary raises funds to help vaccinate rural first responders against COVID-19

As part of the Maine EMS COVID-19 vaccination plan, fire departments throughout Maine have been tasked with providing vaccinations to the larger community.

Local first responders on track to receive first and second vaccine doses by early February

First responders in the Old Town and Orono area are on track to receive either their first or second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by early February.

Veazie music teacher raises more than $1,000 for Good Shepherd by selling self-recorded album

A Veazie Community School music director raised about $1,250 for Maine’s largest hunger relief organization by selling copies of his own Christmas album.

Town of Orono, UMaine launch esports league for elementary school kids

Esports is a fast growing activity in the gaming world. The virtual sport is sanctioned by the Maine Principals Association -- though it’s usually reserved for middle, high school or college students.

Old Town residents revive iconic Johnny’s Restaurant

When Sunny Patel’s regular customers stop by Tim’s Little Big Store, they usually tell him stories about Old Town, such as childhood memories of buying candy from the Main Street corner store.

Penobscot Times closing downtown office, will relocate to BDN headquarters

OLD TOWN, Maine — The Penobscot Times will close its office at 282 Main St.

Carol May retires from The Penobscot Times

OLD TOWN, Maine — After more than 50 years behind the desk, Carol May is retiring from The Penobscot Times.

Morgin Cossar named head coach of Old Town softball program

Sports have been a staple in Morgin Cossar’s life since she was a child. But softball holds a special place in her heart.

Couple gets engaged at Stillwater River Trail of Lights

ORONO, Maine — Emalee Lawrence had been bugging Justin Hatley, her boyfriend of nearly two years, about marriage for some time.

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