Articles by Kevin Bennett
Mormons lower age for missions
New lower age for youths to join Mormon missions moves local teen to enbark on his mission early.
Wind spreads permit burn in Bradford
Maine Forest Service rangers and local fire departments put out a 7-acre fire that spread into a wooded area in Bradford on Monday.
Muslims find Maine to be a safe place
Muslims gather at Islamic Center of Maine in Orono on Saturday as part of outreach to help other Mainers understand their faith better.
Brick Peace members work toward a cleaner community
Brick Peace members talk about their involvement with an annual communitywide clean-up, part of an effort to make Capehart safer for kids.
Akeem Harris held without bail
Listen as both sides describe how Akeem Harris came to be in court today.
Hand grenade found on Bangor side street
Police use a bomb robot to remove a hand grenade that was found at Davis and Main streets in Bangor on Tuesday, April 24, 2013.
Lawyers react to Daniel Porter’s 16-year sentence in the death of Jerry Perdomo
The defense and prosecution respond to Justice Robert Murray sentencing Daniel Porter to 16 years in prison for killing Jerry Perdomo.
Daniel Porter sent to prison for 16 years for killing Jerry Perdomo
Daniel Porter describes the events that lead to him killing former Florida firefighter Jerry Perdomo. Porter then turns to his victim’s family to offer an apology.
Bagpipers welcome former member home after Afghanistan tour
Marine Cpl. Jacob Campbell of China gets a bagpipe welcome home at Bangor International Airport on Sunday after a tour of Afghanistan.
Bangor shop pulls synthetic drugs from shelves
Herbal Tea and Tobacco shop owner talks about why he pulled synthetic drugs from the Bangor store.
Roxanne Jeskey competency hearing
Roxanne Jeskey’s attorneys talk about her case.
Remembering the Waldo-Hancock Bridge
The first time I can recall crossing the Waldo-Hancock Bridge between Verona Island and Prospect as a child was on a trip to visit my grandparents in New Haven, Conn. The crossing was both amazing and terrifying for a young boy who had never seen or crossed such a span. ...
Suicide prevention forum at Mount View High School
A parent of a teen who killed himself in 2005 brings awareness to others about the signs to help detect a suicide before it happens.
Abused dog gets loving care
Tom Duffy said he would never have another dog after his beloved pet of almost 16 years passed away, that was until he met Mickey.
Take a tour of the new Cross Insurance Center
The Cross Insurance Center is slated for a soft opening in June.
Tween-Hills dairy farm the last of its kind in Orrington
A talk with dairy farmer James “Jimmie” Howard Jr. about his dairy farm in Orrington.
Michaud hears concerns
Congressman Michael Michaud hears the concerns of several people at the Maine People’s Alliance in Bangor on Monday who are suffering due to Governor Paul LePage’s refusal to accept federal money.
Robinson trial heads to jury
Short closing arguments form both sides.
Levant girl awaits bone marrow transplant from her brother
Maggie Rudnicki is a just like any other little girl, except that she has to get a blood transfusion every three weeks. Her 7-year-old brother will step up and donate bone marrow for a transfusion this summer.
Orono man enters not guilty pleas in Cable kidnapping, murder
Maine House deals final blow to Medicaid expansion
A vote against the budget is a vote for a state shutdown
Susan Collins: Why Congress should reform federal court
LePage fails to surprise on Medicaid expansion
The cost of requiring more renewable power
Maine Sports Hall of Fame revokes Dana Wilson’s 2012 induction
Report: Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez not ruled out as homicide suspect
American Lung Association retires number of cyclist killed in Trek Across Maine
Retiring Hermon High School athletic administrator Soucy maintains love of sports
Midcoast multibajillionaire knows what her husband is doing before he does it
‘Sopranos’ star James Gandolfini dead at 51
The Esther II: A father’s boat, a son’s heart