Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

Penquis invites community to support Thanksgiving meals for 5,500 Maine households

BANGOR — Penquis C.A.P., Inc. (Penquis) is announcing the return of its annual Turkey Drive, a community favorite that helps at least 5,500 households in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties enjoy Thanksgiving meals. The drive is held in partnership with the Z107 Free the Z event, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the WABI Turkey Telethon […]

Extension to hold online workshop for aspiring food entrepreneurs

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Recipe to Market, an online workshop introducing aspiring food entrepreneurs to the basics of starting a specialty food business, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 18. The workshop is designed for Maine adults interested in developing their own food products and businesses. UMaine Extension instructors will cover […]

Maine man ‘playing’ with .357 accidentally shot himself, police say

The 18-year-old, who believed the gun was unloaded, held the pistol close to his face and pulled the trigger.

Fire left Aroostook woman with burns over 40% of her body

She was flown to a Portland hospital for treatment.

Daniel Carson chosen as Bangor City Council chair

He was elected to oversee the City Council in a 7-2 vote.