GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center has purchased five acres of land in downtown Greenville and plans to build housing to serve the local workforce.

To the Editor; Why is the state of Maine looking elsewhere when the resources are right here in Maine? Why are two nonprofits losing a contract for transportation for Medicaid patients, when we have two wonderful nonprofits right here who have provided needed transportation for medical appointments in the past and wish to continue? Whatever happened to shop local? Sometimes it does cost a bit more but local support provides jobs, builds community spirit and is an investment both socially and economically.

Austin Theriault, R-Fort Kent t kicked off his 11-county Maine Small Business Showcase tour in Piscataquis County on May 14.

DEXTER — Androscoggin Bank is proud to announce its immediate support for the Tri-County Technical Center’s welding program with a $1,000 contribution.

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public HARMONY — Police executed a drug search warrant on Friday morning, May 10 at a residence located on the South Road in Harmony, according to Sheriff Dale Lancaster.

Photo courtesy of Henry Wagner NORTHERN LIGHTS — Katahdin pictured under the northern lights.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A Bangor-born woman who allegedly scammed people in multiple states and countries can be extradited to the United Kingdom, a federal judge ruled.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Dashboard cameras are installed in almost all Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office cruisers, but it may be months until they are turned on.

Grade 12, high honors:  Gabriel Baldwin, Sofia Caiazzo, Ella Dauphinee, Gavin Hart, and Ethan Pratt; honors: Jaydyn Boone.