GREENVILLE — A green space providing access to Maine’s largest lake is now preserved for the public.

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff Some of Penobscot County’s largest employers that would be subject to President Joe Biden’s forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination requirement were already requiring that their employees be vaccinated.

GREENVILLE — Five years after it began, and to the joy of church members and the community, the goal and objectives of the “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met.

MILO — A women veterans luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct.

HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association recently polled its members about Labor Day weekend business and how the workforce shortage is affecting business.

DEXTER — The site along town trails at the Dexter Municipal Golf Course is still being worked on, but disc golfers now have an 18 hole course.

GARLAND — On Saturday, Sept.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Democrats and Republicans on Maine’s redistricting commission said they will release draft congressional and legislative maps next week, less than two weeks in advance of their court-ordered deadline.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromCOMING IN FOR A LANDING — Following last year’s cancellation, the International Seaplane Fly-In returned to Greenville from Sept.

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.

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.

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.

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

By David Marino Jr.

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.

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.

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

GREENVILLE — On Aug.