3 years ago Dexter Town Council approves purchase of $580K fire truck DEXTER — In about 15 months, Dexter Fire Department will have a shiny, new fire truck stationed at its department.
3 years ago Piscataquis County is pursuing major overhaul to fix chronic emergency radio problems DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County’s Emergency Management Agency director is traveling to nearly every structure fire because of outdated infrastructure and long-running problems with the county’s radio communications for emergency personnel.
3 years ago Radar Runs gives $2,500 donation to Dover-Foxcroft Fire DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department received a $2,500 check earlier this week — a donation from the Radar Runs event on the frozen Piscataquis River.
3 years ago Man who died in Corinth car crash identified By Sierra Whaley, Bangor Daily News Staff The man who died in a head-on crash in Corinth on Monday has been identified.
3 years ago Milo father charged with murder of 1-month-old son pleads not guilty A Piscataquis County man pleaded not guilty Monday to murder in connection with the death of his 1-month-old son in August 2021.
3 years ago All 8 Maine prosecutors could be elected without opposition in November By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Just one of Maine’s eight district attorneys ran unopposed four years ago.
3 years ago Piscataquis sheriff’s office hopes new dog will help police fight drug trafficking DOVER-FOXCROFT — The newest member of Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office is bubbly, loyal and sweet — and she has the most powerful nose in the department.
3 years ago Penobscot County wants federal cash windfall to be used to support vulnerable communities By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — Penobscot County residents want $29.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft theater’s vaccine policy at center of questions about town authority DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — After a Dover-Foxcroft Select Board member questioned the local theater’s decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for children participating in auditions for a spring production, a larger conversation unfolded about policies related to town-owned property.
3 years ago Dover-Foxcroft to use $45K in ARPA funds on premium pay for town employees DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Dover-Foxcroft Select Board decided Monday to allocate $45,300 of the town’s first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds to thank town employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago Bangor jail ‘falling apart’ after kitchen, elevator and control panel stop working By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A major leak has partially shut down the kitchen at the Penobscot County Jail, forcing the jail to purchase meals and bring them in from outside at an added cost.
3 years ago 17 people charged with bringing drugs from Mass. to distribute in Penobscot and Aroostook counties By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Seventeen people who allegedly participated in a drug ring that brought fentanyl and methamphetamine from Massachusetts to Maine for distribution as far north as Caribou are facing federal drug charges.
3 years ago Penobscot County deputy sheriff dies in Limestone snowmobile crash By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff LIMESTONE – Staff Sgt.
3 years ago Dexter to use nearly $196K in ARPA funds for improvement projects, resource center DEXTER, — Dexter councilors decided Thursday to allocate the remainder of the town’s first round of American Rescue Act Plan funds to improvement projects and a local organization that will serve as a food pantry and resource center.
3 years ago Piscataquis County lacks funds to upgrade jail and courthouse DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Jail and courthouse have serious air flow problems, but the Piscataquis County Commissioners say there is no money to make the repairs.
3 years ago Brownville man’s deer-feeding venture keeps growing, but experts don’t recommend his methods BROWNVILLE — Richard McMahon drives down a snowy hill and onto the field below, the crate on the back of his ATV packed with oats.
3 years ago Police arrest 2 Greenville men and seize $20,000 in drugs GREENVILLE — Police arrested two men accused of trafficking crack cocaine and fentanyl and seized nearly $20,000 in drugs during a traffic stop in Greenville.
3 years ago Changing temperatures are creating dangerous ice conditions on Moosehead Lake By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Two snowmobiles went through the ice in separate locations on Moosehead Lake recently due to pressure ridges created by fluctuating temperatures.