32-year-old dies at Penobscot County Jail
A 32-year-old man died at Penobscot County Jail on Wednesday morning, according to officials. James Mylen of Winterport was found
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Alex Murdaugh loses prison phone privileges after lawyer records phone call for documentary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his
Read MoreUPS cutting service in rural Piscataquis County towns
United Parcel Service is cutting deliveries from five to three days a week in a handful of Piscataquis County towns.
Read MoreA vacant Bangor home is being turned into affordable housing
A Levant-based nonprofit plans to turn a vacant Bangor home into safe, affordable housing for two families who are homeless
Read MoreGuilford 14-year-old harvests 5th bear
Chase Lander of Guilford is a busy young man. The honor student has just started his freshman year at Piscataquis Community
Read MorePublic will get to weigh in on controversial mining project
The Maine Land Use Planning Commission will hold a three-day public hearing on a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application for
Read MoreWoman accused of attacking man with ax
A Cushing woman is accused of attacking a man with an ax. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office told the Courier
Read MoreUniversity of Maine at Machias will hold events in recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September
MACHIAS — In September, the University of Maine at Machias will host multiple events designed to increase awareness and support
Read MoreHowland-area schools abruptly close due to ‘safety concern’
School Administrative District 31 abruptly closed its schools Thursday, citing a safety concern but providing few details. SAD 31 serves
Read MoreVirtual professional development program ‘Helping To Calm Strong Emotions’ returns
Registration is open for an online professional development program, “Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language.” This four-day workshop,
Read MoreHow to identify the wave of hawks migrating through Maine
Let’s review. We’ll be seeing a wave of hawks migrating through Maine over the next several weeks, begging to be identified.
Read MoreHow to report your game scores to the BDN this fall
The fall high school sports season is underway, and we need your help to gather game scores from Madawaska to
Read MoreJason Hemmens saxophone concert at Mt. View High School
THORNDIKE — Mt. View High School graduate Jason Hemmens will perform a saxophone concert at the school’s Clifford Performing Arts
Read MoreAfrican Festival set for Portland on Sept. 16
PORTLAND — The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at
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