1 year ago

Penobscot Times to go all digital

Editor’s note: Due to the rising costs of printing and mailing the newspaper, the Penobscot Times is transitioning to Penobscot County’s first digital-only news publication starting on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

1 year ago

Wild turkeys adapt movement to Maine’s winter weather, UMaine study shows

Wild turkeys have fewer resources available during Maine winters, so they will adjust their movements in inclement winter weather to increase their odds of survival, but their behaviors may change as the climate continues to warm, according to a University of Maine study.

1 year ago

Bangor couple welcomed Northern Light EMMC’s first 2023 baby

he first baby born at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in the new year came into the world at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1.

2 years ago

Students are falling behind and teachers’ morale is flagging amid omicron disruptions

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic that initially shuttered schools, the rapid spread of the omicron variant means teachers are increasingly grappling with the challenges of navigating high numbers of student absences and keeping students up to speed.

2 years ago

Old Town, Dover-Foxcroft school districts sue consulting firm for opioid-related costs

Old Town is one of two Maine school districts that filed a federal lawsuit this month against consulting firm McKinsey & Company, claiming the firm’s work for opioid makers fueled an epidemic that harmed children and increased the cost of special education.

2 years ago

Lights aglow on Stillwater River Trail

A holiday lights display is once again making part of the Stillwater River Trail in Orono glow, and will be on display until Jan. 1.

3 years ago

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

by Hannah Catlin, BDN Staff CARIBOU, Maine — Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

3 years ago

Milford man killed in Hermon motorcycle crash

A Milford man was killed Saturday night on Odlin Road in Hermon in a motorcycle crash, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s office.

3 years ago

Old Town shuts down Ellsworth for Class B North baseball title

By Ernie Clark, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — The Old Town High School baseball team was the No.

3 years ago

Penobscot County Bar Association awards prizes in Law Day art and essay contest

A freshman from Highview Christian Academy and a senior from Brewer High School have taken top honors in the 2021 Law Day Essay and Art Contest sponsored by the Penobscot County Bar Association.