If you haven’t licensed your dog yet, you only have a few more days to do so. State law requires that all dogs six months of age or older be licensed in the municipality where their owners reside. Dog licenses for the year 2015 are available at your local town office; all dogs must be […]

ORONO – In recognition of the University of Maine’s 150th anniversary, more than 75 students in the School of Performing Arts will bring to the stage selections from the Great American Songbook in a concert that aims to raise awareness of the school and funds for outreach programs. “150 Years of American Song: A Celebration […]

State officials this week announced the final implementation of Maine’s new seed capital formation registration rule, informally known as Fund-ME. The rule, which took effect January 1, 2015, makes it easier for small businesses to raise capital while still providing protections for investors. Fund-ME allows Maine businesses to raise up to $1 million, and generally […]

Those wishing to run for municipal office in Orono have until this Friday to return their nomination papers. There are three three-year terms available on the town council and two 3-year term available on the Orono RSU 26 Board of Directors. As of the beginning of the week Tom Perry, Judy Sullivan, Dan Lapointe, Michael […]

The town of Orono issued the following permits for the month of December. Orono Economic Development Committee/Orono-Veazie Water District, 3 Godfrey Drive, pump station, $10,000. MCA, 67 College Avenue, covered entrance. Bangor Savings Bank, 110 Park Street, windows/doors. Park 7, 3 MacMillan Drive, conditional site work. Housing Foundation, 37 Boulder drive, boiler rooms, $12,870. Dave […]

OLD TOWN – If you’re sitting around looking for things to do during the January cold, you might want to consider ideas for the redevelopment of the city’s downtown. The city is preparing to develop a master plan to encourage future development and growth in the downtown area. This process is being guided by the […]

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January. January is a challenging time for blood donations. Inclement weather can result in blood drive cancellations, and cold and flu season may cause some donors to […]

The Maine Youth Fish and Game Association will be holding its annual free ice fishing day for kids on Saturday, Jan. 24 at its clubhouse on Pickerel Pond from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. On this date, MYFGA provides everything for a family to have an enjoyable day of ice fishing on Pickerel Pond. Fishing on the […]

ORONO – Wabanaki reconciliation will be the focus of a keynote address at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Jan. 19, sponsored by the Greater Bangor Area NAACP and the University of Maine. Doors open at 8 a.m. in UMaine’s Wells Conference Center. Tickets are $20; $12.50 for children 12 and […]