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Orono students to return to school this week after multiple COVID-19 cases

Orono High School students are expected to return to in-person instruction Friday, Dec. 18, following a temporary closure due to positive cases of COVID-19.

More than a dozen Old Town Elks test positive for COVID-19

At least 14 members of the Old Town Elks Club have tested positive for COVID-19.

Squirrel damages transformer, causes power outages in Old Town and Orono

More than 2,100 households in Old Town and Orono temporarily lost power Monday morning after a squirrel caused “extensive damage” to a transformer, according to Versant Power.

Bradley Volunteer Fire Department receives $40,000 grant for new gear

The town of Bradley has received a $40,000 grant to purchase new sets of firefighting gear.

Old Town Elks Lodge closes following positive COVID-19 cases

The Old Town Elks Lodge has closed after multiple positive cases of COVID-19.

Penobscot artist uses vacation fund to open tribal gift shop in Old Town

Opening a new business in a struggling downtown during a global pandemic was something of a leap of faith for Maria Girouard.

Old Town High School pushes start of winter sports to end of December as virus precaution

Old Town High School is postponing the start of the winter sports season for two weeks beyond the state’s recommendations, citing a rise in local COVID-19 cases and a risk of virus transmission as people travel for the holidays.

M. Nasir Shir joins Sewall Company as director of geospatial services

The James W. Sewall Company has hired M. Nasir Shir, a geographic information systems professional, as the new director of geospatial services.

Locals pay tribute to life of community pillar Janet Klitch

When Janet Klitch died in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 18, it came as a shock to some locals who thought of the longtime community member as being so full of life that nothing could slow her down.

Dunkin’ store to open in former Tim Hortons Old Town location

The former Tim Hortons location in Old Town that closed last year will become a new Dunkin’ store on Stillwater Avenue.

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