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Penobscot County continues to see a disproportionate share of Maine’s overdose deaths

By Sawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News Staff The most recent state data on drug overdose deaths show Penobscot County has retained its position as a Maine county with one of the highest rates of people dying from drug overdoses.

Penobscot Count Jail is functioning without 25 percent of its staff as overcrowding persists

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The Penobscot County Jail is functioning without 25 percent of its staff due to vacancies and medical leaves, according to Sheriff Troy Morton.

500 bikers will race down Sugarloaf this weekend as mountain transforms into a competition destination thanks to Exeter native Craig

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Sunny midweek weather at Sugarloaf Mountain provided Exeter native Adam Craig the chance to add some final touches on the mountain biking trails he and his modest crew have built throughout the summer.

Presentation on 1963 B-52 crash at Bangor Public Library

BANGOR — Join the Penobscot County Genealogy Society members in listening to a presentation by author Joseph Wax.

COVID-19 testing site at Bangor airport reopening amid coronavirus surge

By David Marino Jr.

Classes start in RSU 68/Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A week into the start of classes for the 2021-22 academic year, students and staff are handling the adjusted learning environment amid the coronavirus pandemic well.

County officials looking for new EMA director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A month-plus after the retirement of long-time Piscataquis County EMA Director Tom Capraro, the county may be close to hiring his successor.

Northern Light Health participates in national briefing on immigration and health care solutions

The American Business Immigration Coalition hosted an Immigration and Healthcare Solutions virtual summit for members of Congress and staff.

Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association news

GREENVILLE — On Aug.

U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce $250,000 to remove Guilford Dam to support endangered Atlantic salmon population

Bangor event on Sept. 11 will advise Mainers to prepare for natural disasters

By David Marino Jr.

Smith musical duo to perform at Sept. 9 Tea Talks

By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — The last outdoor Tea Talks musical performance for the summer season will be held at Wayside Park on Thursday, Sept.

Married for 36 years, hunting lodge co-owners are a Maine outdoors love story

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff KOKADJO — Northern Pride Lodge was bustling with activity on a Monday night.

SAD 4 return plan remains unchanged

GUILFORD — The SAD 4 “Safe Return to School Plan” will remain as was approved last month.

Seaplane Fly-In brings planes and people to Greenville

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

U-Haul trucks land at Rockwood Convenience Store

ROCKWOOD — U-Haul Company of Maine, Inc.

School starts in SAD 41

MILO — SAD 41 schools opened for the start of 2021-22 classes on Wednesday, Sept.

Healthy Living for ME recognizes September as Pain Awareness Month

Since 2001, the impact of pain on the nation’s wellness has been marked by Pain Awareness Month each September.

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