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Everything we know about Penobscot County’s plan to build a new jail in Hampden - Piscataquis Observer
Everything we know about Penobscot County’s plan to build a new jail in Hampden Piscataquis Observer
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:20 pm
Dispatcher Credited With Locating Injured, Lost Woman in Penobscot County - Newsradio WGAN |
Dispatcher Credited With Locating Injured, Lost Woman in Penobscot County Newsradio WGAN |
Published on 28 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Injured woman rescued after getting lost in Carmel woods - newscentermaine.com
Injured woman rescued after getting lost in Carmel woods newscentermaine.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:57 pm
Opening Reception for Echolocation - Penobscot Bay Press
Opening Reception for Echolocation Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 27 July 2025 | 8:24 pm
Penobscot County considers new jail in Hampden as historic facility crumbles - WGME
Penobscot County considers new jail in Hampden as historic facility crumbles WGME
Published on 26 July 2025 | 4:27 pm
Penobscot County Sheriffs Department and commissioners look for land for a new correctional facility - foxbangor.com
Penobscot County Sheriffs Department and commissioners look for land for a new correctional facility foxbangor.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:45 pm
Penobscot County officials reveal potential location for new jail - WABI
Penobscot County officials reveal potential location for new jail WABI
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:52 pm
Better alternatives than a new jail in Penobscot County - Piscataquis Observer
Better alternatives than a new jail in Penobscot County Piscataquis Observer
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
Penobscot County explores Hampden site for new jail - newscentermaine.com
Penobscot County explores Hampden site for new jail newscentermaine.com
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:07 pm
Brooksville Library holds annual cake auction - Penobscot Bay Press
Brooksville Library holds annual cake auction Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:48 pm
Newbury Neck in Surry rolls out emergency evacuation plan - Penobscot Bay Press
Newbury Neck in Surry rolls out emergency evacuation plan Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:48 pm
Alma Coleman Scully - Penobscot Bay Press
Alma Coleman Scully Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
New sign ordinance proposed for next Blue Hill select board meeting - Penobscot Bay Press
New sign ordinance proposed for next Blue Hill select board meeting Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Novel Jazz Septet - Penobscot Bay Press
Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with Novel Jazz Septet Penobscot Bay Press
Published on 24 July 2025 | 6:33 pm
Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail - Bangor Daily News
Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail Bangor Daily News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:46 pm
27th HIV case detected in Penobscot County - Bangor Daily News
27th HIV case detected in Penobscot County Bangor Daily News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 2:13 pm
1 dead after tractor-trailer and dump truck collide in Penobscot County - Bangor Daily News
1 dead after tractor-trailer and dump truck collide in Penobscot County Bangor Daily News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:27 pm
$400K piece of land comes with a rare view of Penobscot Narrows Bridge - Bangor Daily News
$400K piece of land comes with a rare view of Penobscot Narrows Bridge Bangor Daily News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 5:00 am
Massachusetts man gets 20 years for trafficking in Penobscot and Aroostook - Bangor Daily News
Massachusetts man gets 20 years for trafficking in Penobscot and Aroostook Bangor Daily News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 10:43 pm
8 Best Towns In New England For Retirees - WorldAtlas
8 Best Towns In New England For Retirees WorldAtlas
Published on 23 July 2025 | 6:30 pm
How a ‘cluster’ of HIV cases in Penobscot County became one of Maine’s largest outbreaks - The Portland Press Herald
How a ‘cluster’ of HIV cases in Penobscot County became one of Maine’s largest outbreaks The Portland Press Herald
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Closure of courthouse in Penobscot County extended by months - Bangor Daily News
Closure of courthouse in Penobscot County extended by months Bangor Daily News
Published on 22 July 2025 | 4:40 pm
New contact station celebrates Wabanaki stories on Penobscot ancestral land - newscentermaine.com
New contact station celebrates Wabanaki stories on Penobscot ancestral land newscentermaine.com
Published on 21 July 2025 | 11:30 pm
Penobscot County Continues to Prevent Stigma and Spread of HIV - WABI
Penobscot County Continues to Prevent Stigma and Spread of HIV WABI
Published on 21 July 2025 | 9:59 pm
Penobscot Nation fights Old Town landfill expansion, citing environmental justice concerns - The Portland Press Herald
Penobscot Nation fights Old Town landfill expansion, citing environmental justice concerns The Portland Press Herald
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:20 pm
Penobscot Nation and conservationists rally against expansion of Juniper Ridge - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Nation and conservationists rally against expansion of Juniper Ridge Bangor Daily News
Published on 21 July 2025 | 4:16 pm
Fishing on the Penobscot River - Post and Courier
Fishing on the Penobscot River Post and Courier
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Smallmouth and more on Maine's Penobscot River - Post and Courier
Smallmouth and more on Maine's Penobscot River Post and Courier
Published on 20 July 2025 | 9:00 am
How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans - ABC News
How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans ABC News
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation and others challenge landfill expansion - Spectrum News
Penobscot Nation and others challenge landfill expansion Spectrum News
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation and conservationists challenge Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion in court - newscentermaine.com
Penobscot Nation and conservationists challenge Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion in court newscentermaine.com
Published on 18 July 2025 | 10:50 pm
Penobscot Nation citizens rally against Juniper Ridge expansion - WABI
Penobscot Nation citizens rally against Juniper Ridge expansion WABI
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation citizens rally in opposition to proposed expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill - WABI
Penobscot Nation citizens rally in opposition to proposed expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill WABI
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Public broadcasting is essential in Penobscot County - Piscataquis Observer
Public broadcasting is essential in Penobscot County Piscataquis Observer
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County narrows potential site of new jail to 2 properties - Piscataquis Observer
Penobscot County narrows potential site of new jail to 2 properties Piscataquis Observer
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County Cares Provides Phone Access to Address Homelessness - WABI
Penobscot County Cares Provides Phone Access to Address Homelessness WABI
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County HIV outbreak continues to grow; providers say the rest of Maine is at risk - Maine Public
Penobscot County HIV outbreak continues to grow; providers say the rest of Maine is at risk Maine Public
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wait times for public defenders in Penobscot County have plummeted - Bangor Daily News
Wait times for public defenders in Penobscot County have plummeted Bangor Daily News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal crash in Eddington - newscentermaine.com
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal crash in Eddington newscentermaine.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County narrows potential site of new jail to 2 properties - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot County narrows potential site of new jail to 2 properties Bangor Daily News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
E&E: Keen Company, Penobscot, Theatre Philadelphia, and More - American Theatre
E&E: Keen Company, Penobscot, Theatre Philadelphia, and More American Theatre
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Health officials call Penobscot County HIV outbreak a 'crisis' following new cases - newscentermaine.com
Health officials call Penobscot County HIV outbreak a 'crisis' following new cases newscentermaine.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
A camper exploded in a small Penobscot County town - Bangor Daily News
A camper exploded in a small Penobscot County town Bangor Daily News
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Salmon Restoration on the Penobscot River - Maine Public
Salmon Restoration on the Penobscot River Maine Public
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:43 pm
Courageous Steps Project Scramble tees off at Penobscot Valley Country Club - WABI
Courageous Steps Project Scramble tees off at Penobscot Valley Country Club WABI
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Courageous Steps Project Scramble tees off at Penobscot Valley Country Club - WABI
Courageous Steps Project Scramble tees off at Penobscot Valley Country Club WABI
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New book unveils tale of circus ship disaster in Maine's Penobscot Bay - WGME
New book unveils tale of circus ship disaster in Maine's Penobscot Bay WGME
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
HBMI and Penobscot Nation sign child support consortium - The County
HBMI and Penobscot Nation sign child support consortium The County
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County HIV cases continue to rise - Spectrum News
Penobscot County HIV cases continue to rise Spectrum News
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Language School Puts Building Up for Sale - Midcoast Villager
Penobscot Language School Puts Building Up for Sale Midcoast Villager
Published on 2 July 2025 | 8:25 pm
Another courthouse in Penobscot County is closed - Bangor Daily News
Another courthouse in Penobscot County is closed Bangor Daily News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Oh, the 'Horror': 'Rocky Horror Show' a fantastically fun flight at Penobscot Theatre - The Ellsworth American
Oh, the 'Horror': 'Rocky Horror Show' a fantastically fun flight at Penobscot Theatre The Ellsworth American
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
2 new HIV cases detected in Penobscot County outbreak - Bangor Daily News
2 new HIV cases detected in Penobscot County outbreak Bangor Daily News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One person rescued from Penobscot River on Friday - newscentermaine.com
One person rescued from Penobscot River on Friday newscentermaine.com
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
1 person rescued Friday from the Penobscot River - Bangor Daily News
1 person rescued Friday from the Penobscot River Bangor Daily News
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One person rescued from the Penobscot River Friday evening, officials say - WABI
One person rescued from the Penobscot River Friday evening, officials say WABI
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Theatre Company names new artistic director - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Theatre Company names new artistic director Bangor Daily News
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot man found not guilty of abusing child - The Ellsworth American
Penobscot man found not guilty of abusing child The Ellsworth American
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:44 pm
Buckfield softball blanks Penobscot Valley in Class D final - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Buckfield softball blanks Penobscot Valley in Class D final Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Rocky Horror Show’ is a raucous fun fest at Penobscot Theatre - Bangor Daily News
‘Rocky Horror Show’ is a raucous fun fest at Penobscot Theatre Bangor Daily News
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Valley enters Class D North Softball Championship undefeated - WABI
Penobscot Valley enters Class D North Softball Championship undefeated WABI
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Curbside trash filled with human waste plagues Penobscot County communities - WPFO
Curbside trash filled with human waste plagues Penobscot County communities WPFO
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Theatre Company previews ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ - WABI
Penobscot Theatre Company previews ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ WABI
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office locate missing Etna teen - WABI
Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office locate missing Etna teen WABI
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot County Fire Chiefs Association holds award ceremony acknowledging local firefighters - WABI
Penobscot County Fire Chiefs Association holds award ceremony acknowledging local firefighters WABI
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Clarifying the Penobscot Nation’s role in local dam projects - PenBay Pilot
Clarifying the Penobscot Nation’s role in local dam projects PenBay Pilot
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Center director and students respond to pause on operations at Penobscot Job Corps - WABI
Center director and students respond to pause on operations at Penobscot Job Corps WABI
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fifth-Grade Students Dive into the Penobscot River Ecosystem - Maine Audubon
Fifth-Grade Students Dive into the Penobscot River Ecosystem Maine Audubon
Published on 27 May 2025 | 5:07 pm
Penobscot County Jail inmates without lawyers could be released next month - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot County Jail inmates without lawyers could be released next month Bangor Daily News
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Theatre Company 2025-26 Season - Bangor, ME EPA (05.23.25) & (05.24.25) - Playbill
Penobscot Theatre Company 2025-26 Season - Bangor, ME EPA (05.23.25) & (05.24.25) Playbill
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation chief accused of drunken driving in Bangor - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Nation chief accused of drunken driving in Bangor Bangor Daily News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation Chief arrested for OUI - WABI
Penobscot Nation Chief arrested for OUI WABI
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Marine Museum is launching ‘Sardineland’ - WABI
Penobscot Marine Museum is launching ‘Sardineland’ WABI
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Theatre’s latest play is a funny, insightful look at the fall of the Soviet Union - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Theatre’s latest play is a funny, insightful look at the fall of the Soviet Union Bangor Daily News
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
State considers expanding lease of Penobscot Bay scallop farm, making it the largest in Maine - Maine Public
State considers expanding lease of Penobscot Bay scallop farm, making it the largest in Maine Maine Public
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Environmental advocates, Penobscot Nation citizens rally against Juniper Ridge landfill expansion - Maine Public
Environmental advocates, Penobscot Nation citizens rally against Juniper Ridge landfill expansion Maine Public
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Nation, environmental organizations, community speak out against landfill expansion - WABI
Penobscot Nation, environmental organizations, community speak out against landfill expansion WABI
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Suicide barriers set to be built into the Penobscot Narrows Bridge - WABI
Suicide barriers set to be built into the Penobscot Narrows Bridge WABI
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Number of confirmed HIV cases in Penobscot County increases - Spectrum News
Number of confirmed HIV cases in Penobscot County increases Spectrum News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Valley Country Club sold, new owners set target opening date - WABI
Penobscot Valley Country Club sold, new owners set target opening date WABI
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Valley Country Club sold to owners of Lucerne Golf Club - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Valley Country Club sold to owners of Lucerne Golf Club Bangor Daily News
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Group of moms celebrate starting Penobscot Children’s Library 50 years ago - WABI
Group of moms celebrate starting Penobscot Children’s Library 50 years ago WABI
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
A land return to Maine's Penobscot tribe redefines conservation in the U.S. - ehn.org
A land return to Maine's Penobscot tribe redefines conservation in the U.S. ehn.org
Published on 8 April 2025 | 12:24 am
Artistic Director Jonathan Berry Steps Down From Penobscot Theatre - American Theatre
Artistic Director Jonathan Berry Steps Down From Penobscot Theatre American Theatre
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Artistic Director stepping down at Penobscot Threatre Company - WABI
Artistic Director stepping down at Penobscot Threatre Company WABI
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Penobscot Theatre’s artistic director stepping down after 3 years - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot Theatre’s artistic director stepping down after 3 years Bangor Daily News
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
MaineDOT awards contract to install safety fencing on Penobscot Narrows Bridge - WABI
MaineDOT awards contract to install safety fencing on Penobscot Narrows Bridge WABI
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Penobscot Valley Country Club may soon be sold - WABI
Penobscot Valley Country Club may soon be sold WABI
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Penobscot County sees increase in HIV cases - newscentermaine.com
Penobscot County sees increase in HIV cases newscentermaine.com
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Historic cleanup of mercury in the Penobscot River is moving ahead - Bangor Daily News
Historic cleanup of mercury in the Penobscot River is moving ahead Bangor Daily News
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
No. 1 Penobscot Valley wins Class C North Championship over No. 2 Mattanawcook Academy - WABI
No. 1 Penobscot Valley wins Class C North Championship over No. 2 Mattanawcook Academy WABI
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Penobscot County now has 18 HIV cases - Bangor Daily News
Penobscot County now has 18 HIV cases Bangor Daily News
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
How Penobscot County spent $2 million of its ARPA funds - The Maine Monitor
How Penobscot County spent $2 million of its ARPA funds The Maine Monitor
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Unable to access federal funds, Penobscot Community Health Care may have to furlough staff - Maine Public
Unable to access federal funds, Penobscot Community Health Care may have to furlough staff Maine Public
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Opinion: Return of land to Penobscot Nation will make history - The Portland Press Herald
Opinion: Return of land to Penobscot Nation will make history The Portland Press Herald
Published on 2 February 2025 | 8:00 am
After Trump orders, Penobscot Nation urges members to carry tribal IDs - Spectrum News
After Trump orders, Penobscot Nation urges members to carry tribal IDs Spectrum News
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Penobscot basket maker Theresa Secord wins $100,000 award - The Portland Press Herald
Penobscot basket maker Theresa Secord wins $100,000 award The Portland Press Herald
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
31,000 Acres at the Front of a Movement - Inside Climate News
31,000 Acres at the Front of a Movement Inside Climate News
Published on 17 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Penobscot Nation, conservation group file appeal to stop Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion - Maine Morning Star
Penobscot Nation, conservation group file appeal to stop Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion Maine Morning Star
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Building Bridges to Restore Connectivity: Penobscot Nation and NOAA Fisheries Improve Atlantic Salmon Resilience - NOAA Fisheries (.gov)
Building Bridges to Restore Connectivity: Penobscot Nation and NOAA Fisheries Improve Atlantic Salmon Resilience NOAA Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am