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Two Lagrange men allegedly shot across the road and hit a house

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff LAGRANGE — The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office on Oct.

Dexter council approves police management evaluation proposal

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a proposal for a police management evaluation by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association during an Oct.

What November’s vote means for the future of the Penobscot County Jail

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County voters will decide this November if the county jail can move out of Bangor.

Penobscot dam owner replaces faulty poles on line where July failure killed fish

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The owner of the Penobscot River dam that shut down in July after a transmission crossarm broke and likely killed thousands of fish said it is replacing faulty poles along the 30-mile power line.

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A pair of earthquakes rattled Maine late Sunday night, Oct.

Dog dies in Dexter fire

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A dog died in a Dexter house fire on Saturday afternoon.

Greenville Masonic Temple to be rebuilt within historic brick walls

GREENVILLE — Site preparations began Sept.

Woman killed in Parkman crash

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff PARKMAN — A woman was killed in a Tuesday night crash, Sept.

Final 2 people sentenced for their roles in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — The remaining criminal cases connected to a Bangor murder wrapped up on Friday afternoon, Sept.

Work starts on Big Moose Mountain road culvert repairs

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Culvert work has started on the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

2 men sentenced for roles in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — All four men who had roles in a 2024 Bangor murder have pleaded guilty.

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker on Katahdin was still alive when the first 911 call came in, Baxter State Park’s director told the Bangor Daily News.

Unidentified body found on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff An unidentified person was found dead on Katahdin on Sept.

Penobscot County projected to have $1M in excess cash by end of year

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — After years of overspending, Penobscot County is projected to end 2026 with more than $1 million cash on hand.

Mayo Mill Dam removal planned for 2028

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Removal of the Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is anticipated to start in the spring of 2028.

Milo Public Safety Building nearing completion

MILO — Construction on Milo’s forthcoming public safety building is nearly 90% complete.

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A third man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 Bangor murder.

Maine Civil Air Patrol cadets mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at International Seaplane Fly-In

GREENVILLE — Remembering.

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