DEXTER — Hands-on welding instruction at the Tri-County Technical Center has been shut down for the time being until safety issues are addressed at the Dexter learning space.

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a proposal for a police management evaluation by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association during an Oct.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County voters will decide this November if the county jail can move out of Bangor.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce Donna Hathaway and the late James “Jim” Macomber, both of Dover-Foxcroft as the recipients of the 2026 Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the September Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A dog died in a Dexter house fire on Saturday afternoon.

WESTBROOK – Maine credit unions are once again asking for the public’s help this October to provide food for neighbors in need through the 7th Annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge.

BREWER – Starting at age 40, women can schedule a screening mammogram without a referral.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.

ORONO – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolDEXTER ROYALTY — On Saturday night, Sept.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — The remaining criminal cases connected to a Bangor murder wrapped up on Friday afternoon, Sept.

MILLINOCKET – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Sen.

AUGUSTA — The Housing Opportunity Program at the Maine Office of Community Affairs launched the Manufactured Housing Community Data Dashboard.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — All four men who had roles in a 2024 Bangor murder have pleaded guilty.

BREWER — We’ve all heard them before, “The flu actually gives you the flu,” “the flu shot isn’t effective” or “the flu is basically just a common cold.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — After years of overspending, Penobscot County is projected to end 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.