Because of the impending snowstorm and low registrations the Family St. Valentines Day dance that was to be held on Friday, Feb 14 in Orono has been canceled.

Orono police have released a surveillance picture of an individual that was in the area during the timeframe that one of three burglaries last week may have taken place.  This person may have information that could help in the investigation, and police  are attempting to identify and locate him for questioning; anyone with any information […]

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates the storm arriving on Thursday may well be our biggest of the year. According to the NWS, we should expect 10 to 16 inches of snow locally, with some possible sleet mixed in, and wind gusts of up to 30 miles an hour. The storm is […]

In this week’s Penobscot Times: Old Town officials explore the possibility of a moratorium on marijuana cultivation; police in Old Town and Orono team up to investigate a series of burglaries in recent days; Orono’s Lee Cookson receives an award for volunteerism; and much much more. Pick up your copy of the Times today for […]

 People across Maine along with the rest of the world are asked to take a break this winter and look out their windows during the Great Backyard Bird Count, taking place February 14-17. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count is the perfect opportunity for participants to relax and enjoy nature wherever they are while being part of a very important […]

A new master plan for the city’s airport is nearing completion, with some changes to be recommended at DeWitt Field. Irving Deck, a consultant with StanTek, which does master planning for airports, updated the council last week on that company’s work on the plan. The current master plan for the airport is a dozen years […]

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, located off Rte. 43 in Alton, will hold its first ever Winter Family Day from  10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. This event offers a great line-up of programs and activities for all ages and abilities. Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak Adventures will initiate the newcomers to the art of cross-country […]

BANGOR—The TriCounty CareerCenter in Bangor is offering many programs in February for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability this spring. “Our falling unemployment rate is a strong indicator of our improving economy,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Now is a good time to use CareerCenter […]

The Orono-Veazie Water District’s board  of  trustees will be holding a regular meeting in the Orono High School Cafeteria Tuesday Feb. 11 starting at 6 p.m. That meeting will be followed by a community conversation on water quality starting at approximately 7 p.m. That discussion comes about primarily because of levels of trihalomethanes in the […]

The American Red Cross will hold several community blood  drives during the month of February. All  presenting donors in February will receive a coupon for a Buy One Get One Free adult lift ticket to a participating mountain for downhill skiing, snowboarding, alpine or Nordic skiing;  and a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert from […]