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Schenck High School of East Millinocket, as seen on Friday, May 17, 2013.

East Millinocket selectmen oppose repairing Schenck High roof

EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine — Voters will probably get a chance next month to decide whether to fix Schenck High School’s roof in a $1.87 million ...
Ken Nadeau, PA-C, Named Outstanding Maine Physician Assistant
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Ken Nadeau, PA-C, named outstanding Maine PA

BANGOR, Maine — Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Ken Nadeau, PA-C, associate medical director, Helen Hunt Health Center, was named ...

Speed, alcohol believed to be factors in Mattawamkeag car crash

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a local man with a broken leg on Tuesday. Deputy Patty McLaughlin of ...

Veterans from five wars to join panel at Portland screening of ‘Welcome to Lee, Maine’

PORTLAND, Maine — When a stranger thanks Sgt. Nathaniel Grace of the Maine Army National Guard for his service, he makes it a point to ...
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Fabric Garden owner Michaela Murphy cutting the red ribbon of The Fabric Garden's new "Corner Cottage".

The Fabric Garden celebrates its 35th anniversary

A developer from Augusta wants to turn the former Opal Myrick Elementary School into an apartment complex for vacationers. Another local resident has also offered a proposal for the building.

East Millinocket selectmen considering second offer on former elementary school

Selectman: Mattawamkeag firefighting family used town credit card for personal gas

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine — Credit card receipts show that suspended Fire ...
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Lt. Scott Luciano, Orono Fire Department receiving his CEM-ME certification from Dale Rowley, Director, Waldo County EMA. 5/16/2013

Two firefighters certified as emergency managers

Maj. David Cote

Bangor Marine wants to memorialize fallen soldiers with stones placed on Mt. Katahdin

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2013 honor parts for Stearns High School

MILLINOCKET, Maine — The honor parts for the Class of ...

Millinocket woman pleads guilty to lying about assets to get Social Security

BANGOR, Maine — A Millinocket woman waived indictment Monday and ...
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Kassandra Taylor, Valedictorian

2013 honor parts announced for Penobscot Valley High School

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Samantha Jane Bullard

Hermon High School announces 2013 honor parts

Garry Spencer

Central High principal placed on administrative leave with pay after police charges

Schenck High School of East Millinocket

East Millinocket leaders delay vote on Schenck roof repair project

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Relay for Life of Penobscot County raises about $226,000 to fight cancer

ORONO, Maine — The Relay For Life of Penobscot County ...
A fyke net sits high and dry on the Brewer shore of the Penobscot River with Eastern Maine Medical Center in the background on May 17, 2013.

Elver fishermen flocking to the Penobscot River

Karen Fussell is the treasurer/finance director for the city of Brewer.

Education costs pushing up Brewer tax rate, city leaders say

Holden town hall

Holden council holds first town meeting at renovated old town hall

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Penobscot Sports

Matt O’Connell poised to take Nokomis football coaching job

NEWPORT, Maine — When Matt O’Connell joined his brother’s football coaching staff at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor a decade ago, their team ...
  • Despite flipping car in return to racing, Bucksport driver looking forward to competing in next event
  • Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
  • Penobscot Valley High pitcher records 26th straight win, 600th career strikeout despite sore knee
  • Pine Hill Golf Club sets open house for Saturday

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    EMMC recognized for care of stroke victims
    BANGOR, Maine — Eastern Maine Medical Center has received recognition for its timely care of stroke victims with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With ...
     
    Maine company one of 18 in U.S. to win OSS Tibbetts Award
    BANGOR, Maine — Orono Spectral Solutions, Inc. of Bangor received the prestigious SBIR Tibbetts Award on May 16, 2013, at the White House, South Court ...
     
    State chooses five companies for Environmental Excellence Awards
    WINSLOW, Maine – The 2013 Environmental Excellence awards, administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, were presented by DEP Commissioner Patricia Aho and Senior Natural ...
     
    EMDC launches Small Business Initiative
    BANGOR- For more than 45 years, Eastern Maine Development Corp. has been helping small business owners succeed and grow. This week, in honor of 2013 ...
     
    Hampden Tree City USA – Arbor Day Celebration!
    HAMPDEN, Maine — The Town of Hampden wishes to invite all interested persons to attend our annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony, as part of ...