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A longtime hunter captured these northern Maine bears on video

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Mike Parquette has always enjoyed spending lots of time outdoors.

8 more Mainers have died and another 667 coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff This story will be updated.

Pool testing has emerged as a crucial tool in Maine schools’ fight against COVID-19

By David Marino Jr.

Some Maine employers already required vaccinations before Biden’s mandate

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.

Holy Family Parish reaches $2.3M ‘Beginning a New Century of Faith’ capital campaign goal

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.

Women veterans luncheon

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

Labor Day weekend strong for Maine tourism businesses but staffing shortages causing losses in revenue

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

Disc golfers hitting the course in Dexter

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.

Teen killed in Garland crash

GARLAND — On Saturday, Sept.

Facing tight deadline, Maine redistricting panel will release proposed maps next week

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.

Seaplane Fly-In brings planes and people to Greenville

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

Great Circle Trail celebration at Nahmakanta Public Land

Please join the Bureau of Parks and Lands at 10 a.

2 more Mainers have died as 581 new coronavirus cases reported across the state

By Lynne Fort, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials reported that two more deaths and another 581 coronavirus cases have been detected in Maine.

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.

Katahdin was brought to you by canned corn and cheap seasonal labor

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