Photo courtesy of Senate Republican Office SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD — On May 3 Sen.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Staff addressing concerns outlined in report on Penobscot jail culture Penobscot County Jail staff are addressing recommendations outlined in a report on the culture inside the facility while commissioners continue to pursue construction of a modern correctional facility they say would better address inmates’ mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff A Charleston man could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding a drug trafficking operation in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.

AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2023 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week  on May 11.

By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff PORTLAND — When Sea Dogs shortstop Christian Koss and catcher Mickey Gasper, of the rival Somerset Patriots, faced off against each other May 10 at Hadlock Field, both swung Maine-made Dove Tail bats crafted in Shirley.

A program that launched in October 2021 has mostly reversed a major Maine hospital system’s shortage of emergency medical technicians after staffing dropped 30 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

Photo courtesy of Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry BLANKET MINISTRY — Carrie Deitz of Dover Foxcroft recently visited the Caribou Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry.

EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments, effective on Wednesday, July 5.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announced that work is continuing at the site of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight train derailment in Sandwich Academy Grant Township in Somerset County.

LAGRANGE — After nearly 14 years on the job as SAD 41 superintendent, Michael Wright will be retiring at the end of the current academic year.

Think back on an experience you had with an educator who took the time to connect you to opportunities outside of the classroom and to your local community.

AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor to be interim president of the organization effective July 1.

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated the Class of 2023 on May 6 at a gala Commencement ceremony.

AUGUSTA —The Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a new program to provide targeted support to Broadband Utility Districts in Maine.

After three years Three Rivers Kiwanis Foundation of Milo/Brownville will finally hold its annual canoe race on Saturday, May 13, starting at the Sebec Village Reading Room and ending at Veterans Park in Milo.