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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.

Former priest serving sentence on sex charges dies at Maine correctional facility

By Wendy Watkins, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — Ronald Paquin, 83, died Friday afternoon, Sept.

Bangor-area faith leaders urge Newport building owner to not lease to ICE

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Fifteen Bangor-area faith leaders are urging a building owner to reconsider renting the property to U.

Maine Office of Cannabis Policy to issue 12,000 free lockable storage bags

AUGUSTA – The Office of Cannabis Policy announced a continuation of its Safe Storage for ME program.

Maine’s worsening drought isn’t expected to get better soon

By Peter McGuire, Maine Public Drought is expanding in Maine and raising concerns about a second straight year of harm to agriculture, water supplies and increased wildfire risk.

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