FAIRFIELD — Plum Creek has partnered with several local organizations to help make the holidays a little brighter.

Staff Report     AUGUSTA — Maine State Police announced last week that two more persons have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a medical marijuana grower on Sept.

Staff report     GARLAND — Maine State Police have charged a Garland man with killing his girlfriend and her two children whose bodies were discovered in the mobile home they shared Saturday night at 9:50 by deputies from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responding to 12 Paul Road after being called by relatives.

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Observer photo/Mike Lange LET THERE BE LIGHT — Santa leads the countdown for the tree lighting at Merrick Square.

Staff Report     BANGOR — A Dexter man pleaded guilty to robbing a Rite Aid pharmacy in Guilford in March 2012 during an appearance at U.

Snow guns tested in case they’re needed By Mike LangeStaff Writer     BIG MOOSE TOWNSHIP — The soda machines are filled, parking lot cleared, snow guns tested, rest rooms renovated and several other things checked off the “to-do” list.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     AUGUSTA — The executive director of the Maine Board of Corrections has defended his organization, saying that some sheriff’s departments are concerned about agency rules that haven’t been implemented yet.

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    As you deck your halls this holiday season, make sure to keep fire safety in mind.

    AUGUSTA — In light of recent increases in service interruptions, the Maine Office of the Public Advocate is alerting customers of FairPoint Communications that they are eligible for bill credits for their time without telephone service.

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Aroostook, Washington and Piscataquis countiesdesignated a ‘Great Region’     CARIBOU — Maine is a big state, but thanks to efforts of APP’s Diversified Agriculture Working Group, the northern and southern parts of the state are starting to work together, which makes the state seem not quite so big.

    PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is having a Christmas party for the kids on Dec.

    SCARBOROUGH — The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Operation Winter Weather Warnings launched last week with an educational campaign targeted to individuals with existing heart disease or stroke, and those who may be at high risk.

Contributed photo Several deer were in the east side parking lot at Foxcroft Academy on Nov.

Contributed Article     With Thanksgiving week barely over, the spirit of Christmas has already found its way into our homes and businesses and on our radio stations.

Staff Report     AUGUSTA — House Republican Leader Ken Fredette (R-Newport) said he is pleased that the electronic monitoring program for domestic violence offenders is moving forward.