ORONO – The next Big Gig, on April 8 at UMaine, is the finale of four networking events for innovators and entrepreneurs held since October in Orono, Old Town, and Bangor, respectively. Three businesses will pitch to the audience and panel of local Big Wigs to compete for the $1,000 grand prize. See this week’s […]
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Old Town police issue tip system reminder
The Old Town Police Department would like to remind residents again about its new tip reporting system. When you witness or hear about illegal activity, such as underage drinking or illegal drug use, you can text OTPDTip at 274637. You also can submit a tip online at www.phnp.me.org or download the free app TipSubmit Mobile on the […]
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Program on checking for ticks offered
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge and Penobscot Valley Chapter of Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine are offering “Tick Check,”, a program on human insect-borne diseases, on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Maine Forest Service Central Region Headquarters in Old Town, Maine.
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Orono Land Trust holding annual meeting
The public is invited to the Orono Land Trust’s 28th Annual Meeting on Friday, March 28 at the Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road in Orono. A social gathering with refreshments begins at 6:30,p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by a membership meeting and a program. This year’s program features Cheryl Daigle, the Community Liaison/Outreach […]
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Orono holding public forum on comp plan
The Orono Comprehensive Planning Committee will sponsor its fifth Public Forum starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, in the Town Council Chambers. See this week’s Penobscot Time for details.
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Penobscot Times preview, March 20, 2014
In this week’s Penobscot Times: The county real estate market is improving; pro football player Matt Mulligan visits the Leonard Middle School; the OTHS robotics team scores big in its first ever tourney; and much, much more. Pick up your copy of the Times today for all the details!
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Report: County home prices, sales rising
Data released this week by the Maine Association of Realtors indicates that home prices and the number of sales have been inching back upward in Penobscot County in recent years – but they still remain well below their peaks of several years ago. See this week’s Penobscot Times for details.
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UMaine summer camp fair tomorrow
The third annual Summer Camp Fair for Kids scheduled for March 12, which was postponed last week, is now rescheduled for tomorrow night, March 19, from 4 -7 p.m. at The University of Maine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. More than 60 summer camps from throughout Maine are expected to participate in the event. Camp representatives will be […]
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Potluck discussion on Juniper Ridge Landfill
ALTON – There will be a potluck, open-to-the-public gathering at Happy Acres Hall from 5-9 p.m. This Friday, March 20 to mark Juniper Ridge Landfill’s ten years of operation, its past and its future. According to Paul Schroeder, one of the event’s organizers, the potluck will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with a brief summary […]
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Nomination papers available next week in Bradley
Nomination papers for Bradley’s municipal elections will be available starting March 27. Open are two three-year terms on the town council, for the seats currently held by Mark Ketch and Audrey Wilcox. Nomination papers may be picked up at the Bradley Municipal Building at 165B Main Street Bradley during regular business hours and must be […]