By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A now-former Penobscot County Sheriff’s correctional officer is facing criminal charges of sexual assault and tobacco trafficking.

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.

In its third and most expansive year yet, the Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program has helped over 30,000 students from schools in every county in Maine get outside the classroom and into the natural world.

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

SANGERVILLE — A Maine town clerk’s husband resigned on her behalf during a public meeting Wednesday night, Sept.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.