"Elections like these rarely generate the headlines or attention that presidential or other high-profile races do, but they’re still very important," writes Sen. James Dill, D-Penobscot.

The body found in the Penobscot River near Verona Island on Wednesday has been identified as a Veazie man who has been missing since January.

Area fire departments responded to a two-alarm structure fire at 684 West Old Town Road Monday night. 

To his daughters, Melanie and Lisa, Rodney Morin was a beloved father and grandfather who lived his life exactly as he wanted. The sisters said goodbye to Morin Nov. 19 when he passed away surrounded by his family. 

At the end of June, Kellan Plourde, 10 of Bradley, planted a tiny cabbage seedling to grow over the summer as part of the National Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program. In November, the fourth grader from Old Town Elementary School was named the program’s Maine State Winner for his 22-pound vegetable. 

The City of Old Town launched its new pedestrian initiative “Walk Safe Old Town” on Nov. 15 aimed to increase the visibility of people walking or running near roadways in the dark. Old Town residents can pick up free reflective vests at Old Town City Hall.

When Old Town Rotary club member Stan Peterson told Linda Bryant he was nominating her for NEWS CENTER Maine’s 2 Those Who Care Award, she told him to leave her alone. She thought there were more deserving people. “She’s the most deserving person I can think of,” said Peterson. “She never looks for a pat on the back.”

The cause of a structure fire that brought crews from Old Town, Orono, Milford and Alton to 2390 Bennoch Road on Wednesday, Nov. 13 was determined to be accidental, said Deputy Chief Chris Baker of Old Town Fire & Rescue. 

Taylor and Katie Ashley plan to drive to the South American country via a very scenic, 25,000-mile route. The idea for the epic road trip came from the couple’s love of traveling and immersing themselves in communities different from theirs. They hope to serve as a connection between all 17 countries and two continents they drive through on a trip that Taylor Ashley calls a “Pan American Overland Expedition.”

Incumbent Carol May and newcomer Timothy Folster were elected for 3-year seats on the City Council with 451 and 403 votes respectively. Folsom will replace incumbent Janet Klitch who came in third with 345 votes.