By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The backlog of criminal cases in Penobscot County is slowly easing after a spike caused by COVID-19 — but still remains among the highest in the state when compared with pre-pandemic numbers.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Northern Light Health Centers in Corinth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Sangerville encourage adults to get vaccinated against the flu at one of their upcoming flu vaccination clinics.

GREENVILLE — The adjustments do not need to be made in the immediate future, but the Greenville Planning Board is looking to make a pair of amendments to its by-laws.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Four farm animals in Piscataquis County have died after apparently contracting a mosquito-borne virus.

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing company based in Waterville, now offers an exclusive Non-Invasive Buccal Swab Service, developed with specialty swabs manufactured by Puritan Medical Products based in Guilford.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once  Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.

By Kathleen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff The Maine Land Use Planning Commission scheduled an additional public hearing location in Bangor regarding a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application  for the Pickett Mountain mining project.

James Strang of Millinocket, long-time owner/operator of Katahdin Air Service (https://www.

On the heels of receiving a Mainebiz Best Place to Work – Large Employer award this August, Bangor Savings Bank today announces the promotion of three commercial banking leaders to serve in the Maine market: Diane Donaldson – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (York and Cumberland counties); Jarrod Guimond – SVP, Commercial Banking Team lead (Northern Maine); and Laura Huddy – SVP, director of Commercial Credit and Portfolio Management.

Efficiency Maine recognized top-performing contractors that sell, install, and service high-efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, insulation, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs.

Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – On Tuesday, Sept.

Maine Woodland Owners is offering a two-part workshop that will provide information about federal and state funding available to small woodland owners that defray costs of installing forest conservation practices.

GREENVILLE — A potential after-school care program for pre-kindergarten students through the Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation and the Greenville Recreation Department could be launched if funding is approved by residents at a special town meeting scheduled for the evening of Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft is teaming up with Efficiency Maine and local experts to help residents plan to save money while staying warm this winter.

Family meals can be a great time to reconnect with loved ones.

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support opening a new fitness studio and adding equipment.

AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.