1 year ago Penobscot County corrections officer charged with sexual assault By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A now-former Penobscot County Sheriff’s correctional officer is facing criminal charges of sexual assault and tobacco trafficking.
1 year ago Greenville Planning Board looking at by-law amendments GREENVILLE — The adjustments do not need to be made in the immediate future, but the Greenville Planning Board is looking to make a pair of amendments to its by-laws.
1 year ago Monson radio tower to receive backup power system DOVER-FOXCROFT — During the weekend storm that struck New England, consisting of what was once Hurricane Lee, the Monson Fire Department was responding to a number of calls in the town as well as the surrounding area these firefighters cover.
1 year ago Maine judge accused of driving with a blood alcohol level nearly twice legal limit By Marie Weidmayer.
1 year ago Department of Public Safety promotes Safe Homes Awareness Month In honor of Safe Homes Awareness Month, the Department of Public Safety is encouraging Mainers to keep themselves and their families safe by properly securing their prescription drugs, firearms, and other dangerous weapons.
1 year ago Greenville special town meeting vote set for 4-year-old after-school program GREENVILLE — A potential after-school care program for pre-kindergarten students through the Moosehead Caring for Kids Foundation and the Greenville Recreation Department could be launched if funding is approved by residents at a special town meeting scheduled for the evening of Sept.
1 year ago Maine firefighters from across the state convene in Presque Isle By Paul Bagnall, The Star-Herald Staff PRESQUE ISLE — More than 70 fire departments turned out for the 59th annual Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention that featured a Saturday parade down Main Street in Presque Isle.
1 year ago Maine’s rural counties scramble to fill gaps in police patrols By Joyce Kryszak, The Maine Monitor A late summer breeze whispered through the soaring pines surrounding Andy Foss’ home on the shore of Gardner Lake in Washington County, where he sits reflecting on his more than a quarter-century of public service as a law enforcement officer.
1 year ago Mountain View Correctional Facility resident dies By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Maine Department of Corrections stated Sept.
1 year ago Authorization may help expedite Milo public safety building process MILO — The town of Milo is currently in the early planning stages of a new building to house the fire, police, and public works departments.
1 year ago Penobscot County sheriff deputies will soon get body and dash cameras By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office deputies will have body-worn and dashboard cameras starting next year.
1 year ago Man indicted in I-95 crash that killed woman By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An Atkinson man has been indicted for his role in a 2022 crash on Interstate 95 in Waterville that left a woman dead.
1 year ago County to go with Bangor firm for jail HVAC upgrades DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Commissioners selected ABM Mechanical, Inc.
1 year ago Maine prison official accepted bribes for 9 years, court records say By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A prison official allegedly stole more than $10,000 from the state of Maine over the course of nine years.
1 year ago 6 hikers rescued after 21-hour stay atop Katahdin By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Six hikers were rescued over the weekend after 21 hours on Katahdin.
1 year ago Dover-Foxcroft mill rate set at $18.55 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board signed the 2023-24 tax commitment during a meeting on Monday, Aug.