7 days ago

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. 

1 week ago

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. 

2 weeks ago

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. 

3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

Old Town Public Library to host online series of Maine authors and musicians

The Old Town Public Library will offer Tuesday Forum virtually in 2021 via Zoom or Facebook Live the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

3 weeks ago

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.