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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2023 president’s list.

The Penquis Prevention Council is offering community workshops to help prevent or reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in our community.

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.

GREENVILLE — Pilots from across Maine and the country are expected to attend the popular International Seaplane Fly-In from Sept.

For nearly 15 years as a recognized non-profit organization the Abbot Village-based JD Foundation has worked across Maine to bring down youth suicide and bullying rates through awareness and education.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A prison official allegedly stole more than $10,000 from the state of Maine over the course of nine years.

A Walgreens store in the Piscataquis County town of Guilford will lay off 12 employees when it permanently closes later this month.

GUILFORD — Puritan Medical Products – the world’s most trusted manufacturer of swabs – announced that the company will attend a key international trade show, exhibiting its world-renowned swabs and other products.

United Parcel Service is cutting deliveries from five to three days a week in a handful of Piscataquis County towns.