Bangor may relocate monument to Portuguese explorer

The City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the Penobscot Nation to remove the controversial monument to Estevan Gomez.

Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy to offer online summer classes

Classes will be held over Zoom and will begin July 13

Penobscot Theatre Company announces young playwrights festival

Bangor police investigate shooting involving people in 2 cars

They're looking for the occupants of two four-door sedans in connection with the incident Friday night at York and Essex streets.

Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee

Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.

Bangor man arrested after barricading himself in stranger’s Augusta apartment

Augusta Sgt. Jesse Brann said the man was attempting to get away from police when he locked himself inside someone's apartment Wednesday.

Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses

Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.

The 23rd Maine Jewish Film Festival presents 40 evocative, challenging and inspiring films

Jail in Bangor could spend up to $1 million to board inmates at other jails

Overcrowding at the Penobscot County Jail has been chronic.

Friends, classmates honor memory of Newport woman

About 50 people gathered to remember Anielka Allen, a 37-year-old student at Beal College who was found dead Jan. 9 at her Newport home.