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Revived Johnny’s Restaurant closes in Old Town after 3 months in business

An iconic Old Town restaurant that reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic has shut its doors, after roughly three months in business.

Orono passes marijuana referendum, elects new councilors in municipal election

Orono voters elected new councilors, school board members and passed a marijuana referendum in Tuesday’s municipal election.

Dunkin’ moves into new location on Stillwater Avenue

A new Dunkin’ store opened on Stillwater Avenue last weekend, shortly after moving from a previous location down the street.

Spotlight Cinemas in Orono will become new host site for Bangor church

An Orono movie theater will once again be home to a church congregation this year.

UMaine student stops moving car to save driver who passed out at the wheel

A 22-year-old student at the University of Maine received a courageous citizen award from the Orono Police Department this week for his lifesaving actions after stopping a moving car with an unconscious driver inside earlier this winter.

Meet the people running for the RSU 26 School Board

There are four candidates running for three vacant school board seats. We asked them to share why they want to serve on council and what they think are the most important issues facing the Orono school district.

Meet the people running for Orono Town Council for March 9 election

Orono Town Council is approaching a big change in this year’s municipal election.

$3.6 million grant will improve education and telehealth services for rural Mainers

Four Maine educational organizations will expand access to remote learning and telehealth services for rural Mainers with a $3.6 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Orono municipal elections to be held March 9

Orono residents will vote in four new town councilors, three school board members and decide on a marijuana establishments issue in this year’s upcoming municipal election on March 9.

Orono referendum will decide future of marijuana businesses next month

After years of council debates and public forums, Orono residents will decide next month whether to allow marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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