By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff The Penobscot County Jail is closed to all but the most violent new arrestees due to a COVID-19 outbreak among inmates and staff.

October is Domestic Violence Advocacy Month.

The multi state fair, known as the Big E, is an annual event that draws 4-H members from across the Northeast.

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced a call for proposals for conservation and recreation projects through the Lands for Maine’s Future Program.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Let’s Go! recognizes 23 sites in greater Piscataquis County for a commitment to improving children’s health.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Before many were replaced by English or French names, most places in what is now Maine had already been named by the original inhabitants of the land: the Wabanaki, or the People of the Dawn, who include today’s Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Houlton Band of Maliseets and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, or Mi’kmaq.

By Joseph Cyr, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff HOULTON — Albro “Al” Cowperthwaite of Houlton knew at a fairly young age that he was destined to spend time in the woods.

By Valerie Royzman, Staff Writer A Piscataquis County physician is urging area residents to get COVID-19 shots as vaccination rates continue to lag in rural parts of the state and local hospitals struggle with capacity, strained mostly by unvaccinated patients.

DEXTER — Masks are required in SAD 46 schools as Penobscot County is in the red, the most severe of the four designations under the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s community transmission color code system.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The “Explore New England” television series continues to highlight the beauty of Maine’s outdoors and the numerous recreational opportunities awaiting residents and visitors.

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PORTLAND — A diverse group of companies from across the state was honored Oct.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Folks who plan to use the Golden Road on Oct.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The search continues for a 60-year-old man missing within a remote area of Baxter State Park.

GUILFORD — Bikers, runners, and walkers will be going in circles through Guilford Saturday, Oct.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Portland man was rescued Oct.

By The Associated Press About three-quarters of Maine’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, but four counties remain below two-thirds.