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.

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.

Contributed photo ON HER SON’S BEHALF — Commander David Slagger of the Cecil R.

By Marie Weidmayer.

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.

ITHACA, New York — Aidan Babbitt of Beaver Cove has been named to Ithaca College’s spring 2023 dean’s list.

By Julia Bayly With thousands of miles of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trails in Maine crossing privately owned acres, the potential for friction between landowners and recreational riders is always there.

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.

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.

BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff The board that would oversee Maine’s electric distribution system under Question 3 on November’s ballot would add a unique layer to our politics, creating a new political entity whose members would represent large and divided areas.

CAMDEN – Camden National Bank announced that Matthew Witten has joined the company as senior vice president, director of information security.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will hold adult walk-in flu shot clinics on Friday, Sept.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — Jessica Folsom has joined leading financial security company Northwestern Mutual – Manchester, N.

GREENVILLE — On Friday, Sept.

The 2023 County Teachers of the Year want to share your amazing stories! During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs will collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences.