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

by Marie Weidmayer March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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

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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

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Man dies at Maine prison

by Christopher Burns March 16, 2026March 16, 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

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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

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Funding a new courthouse in Penobscot County ‘isn’t rocket science,’ state rep says

by Marie Weidmayer March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Penobscot County woman on bail for trafficking meth re-arrested after bail check

by Ethan Andrews March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

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Police use ‘yellow flag’ law to take Penobscot County man’s guns after alleged drunken rampage

by Ethan Andrews February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

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Newport state rep ‘stunned’ after chief justice hints at closing courthouse

by Marie Weidmayer February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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Crafting machine probably caused Lincoln house fire, marshal says

by Ethan Andrews February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Fire destroys Lincoln home

by Christopher Burns February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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Millinocket councilor accused of stealing money from general store

by Marie Weidmayer February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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3 cats perish in Maine house fire

by Christopher Burns February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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One found dead after cooking-related house fire in Dexter

by Wendy Watkins January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

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2 men arrested after LaGrange raid

by Christopher Burns January 19, 2026January 19, 2026