The group welcomes all seniors in Old Town, Orono and the surrounding area to its monthly meeting on Jan. 9.
January 2019
At the Legislature: A New Year brings new reasons to be optimistic about the future
State Sen. Jim Dill predicts a big year for economic development in Penobscot County.
English conversation partners wanted
Literacy Volunteer of Bangor and UMaine’s Office of International Programs aim to help international students who are interested in practicing their English skills
Fiberight plant will not accept waste until at least April
Some local officials are not fully confident in even that later timeline, however.
Orono holding public hearing on proposed charter changes
A lower threshold for the number of signatures needed for petitions and raising the amount of spending for certain items before sending them to referendum are among the proposed changes being eyed.
True North Theatre presenting ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
Shows of the Tennessee Williams classic will be presented on Jan. 11-13 and 18-20.
Sports Roundup
GIRLS BASKETBALL Madison 56, Mt. Abram 32 MADISON — Emily Edgerly’s 20 points guided the Bulldogs to an MVC victory Monday, Dec. 30. Katie Worthen had 17 points for the Bulldogs (4-3), while Brooke McKenney (12 rebounds) and Abi Spaulding (10) reached double figures on the glass. Maddie Phelps’ eight points led the Roadrunners (2-4). […]
Ice sets for local skating rinks
The Mt Blue State Park in Weld and Kineowathe Park in Wilton ice rinks have opened for the season. It is anticipated the Hippach Field rink will open soon.
Dover-Foxcroft man discovers neighbor’s body after plowing man’s driveway
Police are attempting to contact the dead man’s family.
Two men charged in Old Port assault, robbery in November
The Portland pair are accused of robbing a New York City man at gunpoint.