DEXTER — As the result of a joint fentanyl trafficking investigation among MDEA’s North Central Task Force and the Dexter Police Department, a Dexter man, his son, and a female have been charged with drug trafficking offenses.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, March 18 in Brownville Junction.

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public The Land Use Planning Commission stopped short of issuing a moratorium on short-term rentals in unorganized territories on Wednesday, but said the proliferation of Airbnb and Vrbo listings — numbering more than 500 — is resulting in complaints from residents in those areas.

FORT KENT – Three mushers and their teams took part in the annual Can-AM Crown International Sled Dog Races on March 4-5 in northern Aroostook County for New England’s longest sled dog race.

ORONO — Conservationist and author Ken Olson has donated his professional papers to Fogler Library at the University of Maine, complementing materials the state’s largest library holds relating to the environment, resource conservation and policy in Maine and elsewhere.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — The administrator of the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor has died.

By Matthew Gagnon Politicians don’t like limits.

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By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Old Orchard Beach senior guard Elise MacNair showed why she is a finalist for Miss Maine Basketball on Tuesday night.

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