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  • Published
    July 12, 2019

    Byers building gets grant for exterior improvements

    The town of Orono has received a Micro-Enterprise Assistance Grant Program for $45,000 from the state’s Community Development  Block Grant program.

  • Published
    July 12, 2019

    Novel Jazz Septet at Riverfront Park

    The band’s mission is to share the music and stories of two giants of jazz who wrote some 3000 compositions over their musical careers,

  • Published
    July 12, 2019

    Maine doctors writing fewer opioid prescriptions

    Since 2013, Maine opioid prescriptions have fallen by 41.5 percent, according to recently released statistics.

  • Published
    July 12, 2019

     Promoting clean energy and good, high-paying jobs

    Maine has long been a leader in clean energy, but there are opportunities for us to promote this growing field while preserving our heritage industries.

  • Published
    July 10, 2019

    Practice sunshine safety

    Sunshine can cause health risks, as noted in the designation of this month as UV Safety Awareness Month.

  • Published
    July 10, 2019

    Great North Woods playing at Riverfront Park

    Great North Woods is an Americana musical tapestry sewn together with threads of acoustic rhythms, accentuating bass runs, and smooth, quilted harmonies.

  • Published
    July 5, 2019

    RV camping volunteers wanted at Maine Forest and Logging Museum

    Enjoy the beautiful location while helping share history with visitors, keeping the grounds open and generally assisting with events and access to the buildings for visitors.

  • Published
    July 5, 2019

    Orono High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

    Grade 12, high honors:  Francesca Bardazzi, Kathryn Brayson, Ethan Carroll, Samuel Cartwright, Nhan Chau, Benjamin Cobo-Lewis, Avery Colligan-Wild, Madison Culina, Marius de Lannee, Daisy Drinkert, Theodore Erikson, Kell Fremouw, Bailey Gifford, Kwangmin Kim, Camille Kohtala, Dylan Madden, Nathan Manaker, Molly McCluskey, Elijah McGill, Lauren-Ashley Melanson, Abigail Morin, Joel Paul, Connor Robertson, Ryan Shorette, Sophia Silwal, […]

  • Published
    July 5, 2019

    Wrapping it up – a session in review

    It was an interesting session marked by both conflict and camaraderie, but we managed to pass some good laws that will benefit Maine people.

  • Published
    July 5, 2019

    Approved Orono budget down 1 percent

    Assuming the estimated valuation for the town holds, the projected tax rate for FY2020 will be $26.68, which is 32 cents lower – about 1.2 percent – than the previous fiscal year.