3 years 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 years 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.
3 years ago 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.
3 years ago Penobscot Times closing downtown office, will relocate to BDN headquarters OLD TOWN, Maine — The Penobscot Times will close its office at 282 Main St.
3 years ago 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.
3 years ago 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.
3 years ago 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.
3 years ago Elks lodge plans to reopen after COVID-19 outbreak The Old Town Elks Lodge is planning to reopen next week following a COVID-19 outbreak that infected at least 14 members.
3 years ago State fire marshal unable to determine cause of 2019 Old Town fire More than one year after a fire consumed a major section of downtown Old Town, state investigators have recommended closing their probe into the fire’s cause after being unable to conduct a full investigation.
3 years ago Four Troop 76 Scouts serve their communities to earn Eagle wings during pandemic Despite the ongoing global pandemic, four members of Boy Scout Troop 76 completed community service projects this year to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, benefiting veterans, their local schools and a community trail system.