3 years ago

Penobscot Nation leaders concerned about low COVID-19 vaccination rate and surge of cases

As COVID-19 delta variant-fueled coronavirus cases surge in Maine, tribal leaders are concerned the Penobscot Nation’s low vaccination rate could spell disaster for the community. 

3 years ago

Old Town’s school district the latest to approve universal mask mandate

Students and staff in Old Town, Alton and Bradley will be required to wear masks while in school facilities for at least six weeks, according to the reopening plan the RSU 34 school board approved Wednesday night. 

3 years ago

Orono Town Council renews after-school program in wake of Old Town closing its child care programs

The Orono Town Council approved a new after-school program that will fill a void left in the area when Old Town Recreation recently announced the closure of all of its child care programs. 

3 years ago

Old Town woman indicted on murder and manslaughter in daughter’s death

A Penobscot County grand jury indicted an Old Town woman Friday on charges of depraved indifference murder, manslaughter and violating conditions of her release in the death of her 3-year-old daughter.

3 years ago

Old Town man indicted on multiple charges from 20-hour standoff with police

A Penobscot County grand jury indicted an Old Town man Friday on multiple charges related to a nearly 20-hour standoff with police in June and other interactions with law enforcement.

3 years ago

Old Town Recreation to close all child care programming

A combination of staffing issues and funding will shutter Old Town Recreation’s child care programs by the end of August, the director said.

3 years ago

Milford school committee approves universal mask mandate

After a fiery back and forth between audience members and the school committee, Milford’s only public school will start the new school year with a universal mask requirement. 

3 years ago

Penobscot County Sheriff urges patience from Milford residents as town grapples with drug-related crime

Officers had just finished executing a search warrant that resulted in the arrest of one person in a house of 12 for drug trafficking. According to court documents, the house was a known “drug den” in the area. 

3 years ago

Orono’s first recreational marijuana store clears last town hurdle

Orono’s first recreational marijuana store cleared its final town hurdle Monday night, leaving only a nod from the state before it can open. 

3 years ago

Old Town Library director bids farewell after 14 years, new director named

Cindy Jennings has led the Old Town Public Library for the last 14 years, but by early August, her time as director will come to a close and a new chapter will begin.