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Maine woman accused of calling in 2 bomb threats to get her boyfriend out of work

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff An Etna woman was arrested Thursday after being accused of calling in two separate bomb threats to Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield.

County officials looking at options for radio upgrades

Duggan hired as new EMA director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Those involved in upgrading the county’s public safety radio system agree that improvements are needed, but the question is how the near $5 million cost will be covered.

Dexter man sentenced for taking money for home repairs he never did

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dexter man was sentenced Monday at the Piscataquis County Courthouse for taking money for home repairs he did not complete and writing bad checks, according to the district attorney’s office.

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department receives pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch

Observer photo/Keri Foster WATER DONATION — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a pallet of water donated by Anheuser-Busch on Sept.

60-year-old missing within remote section of Baxter State Park

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A 60-year-old man has been missing nearly a week within one of the most remote areas of Baxter State Park.

Teen killed in Garland crash

GARLAND — On Saturday, Sept.

Penobscot Count Jail is functioning without 25 percent of its staff as overcrowding persists

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The Penobscot County Jail is functioning without 25 percent of its staff due to vacancies and medical leaves, according to Sheriff Troy Morton.

County officials looking for new EMA director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus after the retirement of long-time Piscataquis County EMA Director Tom Capraro, the county may be close to hiring his successor.

Bangor event on Sept. 11 will advise Mainers to prepare for natural disasters

By David Marino Jr.

Neighbors say Milo man accused of murdering infant son appeared friendly and caring

By David Marino Jr.

There’s an app for employees and residents through Piscataquis County EMA

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency has a new app — that is still being developed — to relay different types of information directly to county employees, residents and others interested in the region.

Milo father charged with murder in death of 1-month-old son

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Milo man with a history of domestic violence assault is charged with murder in connection with the death of his 1-month-old son on Sunday, according to the Maine attorney general’s office.

Drug overdose deaths in July top 50 again, with a quarter in Penobscot County

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of overdose deaths in July topped 50 for the second month in a row with 25 percent of those deaths reported in Penobscot County.

Penobscot County treasurer indicted on stalking and harassment charges

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County Treasurer and former Bangor School Committee member John Hiatt was indicted Friday by the Penobscot County grand jury on charges related to his alleged harassment of a female friend.

Overdose deaths continue to climb as text alert warns Penobscot County of local spike

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A text alert issued Thursday morning that was among the first of its kind warned that there had been a spike in drug overdoses in Penobscot County over the past 24 hours.

Penobscot County considers mobile jail made from semi-trailers to ease inmate overcrowding

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County is considering leasing a 50-bed mobile jail unit that would sit in the current jail’s parking lot to ease chronic overcrowding at the facility, which is licensed to hold 157 inmates.

Man who shot relative in Shirley in 2019 found guilty of attempted murder

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Superior Court judge on Monday, Aug.

Firefighting training session

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromTRAINING SESSION — Approximately 20 firefighting trainees from more than a half dozen departments across the region took part in a live burn session on the morning of Sunday, Aug.

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