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Juniper Ridge Landfill can expand, state says again after judge orders reconsideration

by Marie Weidmayer 21 hours agoMarch 23, 2026

The Conservation Law Foundation and Penobscot Nation Foundation sued the Maine DEP in November 2024 over the proposed expansion.

Meet the woman running to be Penobscot County’s chief prosecutor

by Marie Weidmayer March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Division and the town budget are the biggest issues in Clifton, candidates say

by Kasey Turman March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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1 person dies in Penobscot County house fire

by Marie Weidmayer and Leela Stockley March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

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Multiple people hospitalized after house fire in Penobscot County

by Kasey Turman and Marie Weidmayer March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

40th HIV case reported in Penobscot County outbreak

by Kasey Turman March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Lincoln’s new leader wants to bring more businesses and people to the former mill town

by Kasey Turman March 19, 2026

Ice jam raises flood risk on Penobscot County river

by Christopher Burns March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

3 Penobscot County officials will run unopposed amid $7M budget crisis

by Kasey Turman March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Penobscot County district attorney won’t seek reelection after 40-year career

by Marie Weidmayer March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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Man dies at Maine prison

by Christopher Burns March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Penobscot County HIV outbreak grows to 39 cases

by Annie Rupertus March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Someone dumped a bunch of trash in a Penobscot County stream

by Christopher Burns March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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1 stabbed during alleged Mattawamkeag home invasion

by Christopher Burns March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Former Maine prison official to plead guilty to theft and accepting bribes

by Marie Weidmayer March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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1 allegedly assaulted during Maine school board debate over transgender policy

by Christopher Burns March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Lincoln names new town manager

by Christopher Burns March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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Erratic driver faces drug charges in Lincoln

by Christopher Burns March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Fugitive wanted on drug and gun charges arrested in Dixmont

by Christopher Burns March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

A price hike led Palmyra to ditch its fire protection deal with Newport

by Daniel O'Connor March 6, 2026March 6, 2026