3 months ago Mainer arrested as suspect in Pennsylvania slaying By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff An Exeter man has been arrested in connection with a slaying in Pennsylvania.
3 months ago Northern Light’s planned ambulance cuts will affect three rural towns By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff After nearly 15 years, Northern Light Mayo Hospital will no longer keep a staffed ambulance at the Corinth Fire Department.
3 months ago Bangor’s new public defender office is struggling to hire lawyers By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A public defender in Bangor is representing her first clients, a step toward reducing the number of people who are waiting weeks or even months for a lawyer.
3 months ago Sheriff’s office dispatch center nearing completion DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building has been proceeding and is nearing completion.
3 months ago Milo working on potential Village Partnership Initiative MILO — Two months ago Milo officials learned about an opportunity to work with the Maine Department of Transportation on a Village Partnership Initiative to develop a vision for the downtown — any binding obligation would be made in the months to come.
3 months ago Greenville land use ordinance housing amendments approved GREENVILLE — For most of the year the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.
3 months ago Inmate dies at Mountain View Correctional Facility By Leigh Tass, Bangor Daily News Staff CHARLESTON — The Maine Department of Corrections reported an inmate died at the Mountain View Correctional Facility Saturday, Aug.
3 months ago NH man killed in crash on Maine’s Golden Road By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff INDIAN PURCHASE TOWNSHIP — A New Hampshire man died Saturday, Aug.
4 months ago Dexter to update comprehensive plan DEXTER — In 2012 the town of Dexter adopted a comprehensive plan, and the document was revised in 2018 with an assessment and update of policies, goals, and strategies.
4 months ago Piscataquis County emergency radio system project resumes DOVER-FOXCROFT — DOVER-FOXCROFT — For four years Piscataquis County and municipal emergency officials have been working to update outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.
4 months ago Members appointed to Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following last month’s vote to reject a referendum article concerning removal of the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River — indicating citizens were in favor of using tax money to fund studies, permitting, and repair costs for the structure — a 9-member Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee has been formed to help determine the future of the site.
4 months ago Milo police chief threatens to ban ATV riders from using roads By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Milo’s police chief threatened Monday to close the town to any all-terrain vehicle access after disruptive behavior by riders caused a private landowner to revoke permission to use his property.
4 months ago Why Maine is doing a survey on the state’s moose hunt By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to hear from anyone who uses Maine’s woods, whether it’s for hunting or recreation.
4 months ago Guilford woman found guilty in ‘one of the largest embezzlement cases’ in Maine history By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Guilford woman was found guilty on July 25 of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years.
4 months ago Nearly 1,000 Maine criminal cases are waiting for lawyers By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Nearly 1,000 cases across Maine do not have lawyers assigned.
4 months ago Greenville special town meeting on housing density ordinances GREENVILLE — For most of 2024, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.
4 months ago 8 injured after Jeep strikes moose, collides head-on with another SUV in Shirley By Leigh Tass, Bangor Daily News Staff SHIRLEY — Four children and four adults were injured after a Jeep hit a moose and then hit an oncoming SUV in Shirley Friday night, July 19, police say.
4 months ago Local training provides path to a rewarding career in emergency medical services DOVER-FOXCROFT — There are several reasons why people choose to work in emergency medical services: competitive pay, flexible schedules, job stability, career advancement opportunities, and the potential to save lives during every work shift.