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Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker was rescued Sunday morning, June 28 after a 20-foot fall on Katahdin.

Brewer man dies after rear-ending tractor trailer in Greenville

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — A Brewer man died on Tuesday morning, June 23 after crashing into the rear end of a tractor trailer in the Piscataquis County town of Greenville.

Officials won’t say how much money Penobscot County has

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Half a year after Penobscot County passed a $35.

2 men rescued from Katahdin after becoming trapped in severe thunderstorm

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Two hikers were rescued from Katahdin after facing extreme weather Wednesday afternoon, June 24.

Price tag for Greenville community building to be finalized

GREENVILLE — The cost to build the future home of pre-kindergarten and childcare facilities and a community center on the Pritham Avenue school campus will soon be determined.

Sangerville residents to vote on 180-day cannabis grow moratorium

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville residents will vote Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.

Sangerville officials looking at how to replace fire truck

SANGERVILLE — With a Sangerville Fire Department 1993 model tanker truck off the road due to a failed inspection, town officials are exploring how to proceed.

Maine Warden Service investigating two off-road fatal crashes

The Maine Warden Service responded to two separate fatal off road vehicle crashes this past weekend, one which involved a dirt bike and a side-by-side ATV.

Commissioners approve $2.3M jail budget

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners approved a budget totaling a little more than $2.

Milo considering pumper truck purchase

MILO — The Milo Fire Department may have found a replacement pumper truck in suburban Nashville, Tennessee.

Dexter officials finalizing 2027 budget

DEXTER — Dexter town officials are working to finalize the 2026-27 municipal budget.

Mills announces $5.1M in grants improve resilience to severe storms, increase energy efficiency

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Dow the likely winner of Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

Sangerville officials looking at fire truck replacement options

SANGERVILLE — With a Sangerville Fire Department tanker truck off the road due to a failed inspection, town officials are looking into how to proceed.

June 9 referendum results

DOVER-FOXCROFT To approve a 2026-27 municipal budget totaling $10,337,82? Yes No 666 405 To enact a floodplain management ordinance? Yes No 627 429 To enact a land use ordinance amendment? Yes No 633 236 To approve the Lincoln Street bridge rehabilitation $2.

‘Cocoon of love’ has helped family heal in year since father-daughter hikers died on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A year after two hikers died on Katahdin, their family returned to the area to thank the rangers who found the pair after a multi-day search.

Penobscot County voters will decide whether to move jail out of Bangor

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff Penobscot County voters will decide this November if a new county jail can be built in Hampden.

Sangerville town manager is back on the job

SANGERVILLE — Sangerville Town Manager Brian Mullis is back on the job after being on medical leave for much of 2026.

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