Forestry students display skills at Woodsmen’s Competition in Dixfield

Vocational schools in Mexico, Farmington, Paris and Houlton were represented at the event in Dixfield.

Canton board adopts trash policy

Starting June 1, people using the ball field and Canton Lake boat launch must dispose of their garbage.

World War II veteran: ‘We went through hell’

Paul Simoneau, 95, of Livermore Falls, who served in the U.S. Navy, was involved in four invasions.

Proposed RSU 34 budget up 3.6 percent

Superintendent David Walker said school officials attempted to limit the impact on students while at the same time minimizing the impact on the property taxpayers in local communities in preparing the budget.

Orono resident promoted to lead Maine Air National Guard

The Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, recently announced the promotion of Orono resident Steven D. Michaud to brigadier general, and his assumption of command of the Maine Air National Guard.

Bank’s peanut butter and jelly drive ends next week

Bangor Savings Bank is holding its annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive and hopes to top its record of 12,645 jars by month’s end.

Remember

Many people won't give why we have the Memorial Day holiday so much as a moment's thought.

Facilities bond would increase mill rate by nearly $2

The bond would allow repairs and improvements costing up to $16.845 million for Orono's schools.

Old Town has loan programs available to assist businesses

Housing Authority receives 100K Comfortably Home grant

The grant for this simple home modification program is to help elderly and disabled individuals stay in their homes by making high quality home safety improvements.