LINCOLN LAKES AND KATAHDIN REGIONS—High school golf teams from Mattanawcook Academy and Penobscot Valley were to become the first area squads to open regular season play in the 2026 fall sports season. MA was to play Wednesday (presstime) against Bangor Christian at JaTo Highlands while PVHS was scheduled to play the following day against Central […]

HOWLAND—When soccer practices began last week at Penobscot Valley High School, two longtime head coaches were noticeably missing from the sidelines after stepping away earlier this year from their respective program that they were instrumental in shaping into perennial powers in Northern Maine.

EAST MILLINOCKET—East Millinocket Fire Department took a major step to enhance firefighter safety with the recent purchase of PFAS-free turnout gear that was made possible by a $90,000 grant from the Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation.

 EAST MILLINOCKET – East Millinocket Selectmen reviewed a proposed “Overgrown Vegetation and Property Maintenance Ordinance” as well as a draft ordinance that regulates “Unregistered, Uninspected and Inoperable Motor Vehicles.”

 EAST MILLINOCKET – Resident Kathy Hinse spoke to East Millinocket Selectmen about her incredible frustration over the condition of the property on 48 Cedar Street and the fact that the town hasn’t done anything about it. She said as a registered nurse she’s very concerned about the health and safety of the area around it.

KATAHDIN REGION—Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett visited the Katahdin Region last week during a stop on his For a Better Maine Tour as he walks around the Pine Tree State meeting with Mainers.

  MILLINOCKET—As Millinocket School Department prepares to welcome back students Monday for the start of the 2026-27 academic year, a multi-million HVAC upgrade project at Granite Street School is progressing ahead of schedule, and the building will be ready for youngsters on the first day of classes.

MEDWAY – After hearing about more work the Medway Historical Society wishes to do at the Old Medway Church, Medway Selectmen requested a meeting with members of the organization to discuss details. Board members said it would be beneficial to both groups so they can better work together in the future.

MILLINOCKET—With a deadline looming at the end of next week for nomination papers to be returned to secure a spot on November’s municipal ballot, the field of prospective candidates for Millinocket Town Council continues to swell for both the three-year terms and one-year seat.

EAST MILLINOCKET – East Millinocket Selectmen agreed to start advertising for a full-time employee in the public works department to replace Steve Dickey who is retiring at the end of October.

MEDWAY – Medway Administrative Assistant Kathy Lee informed selectmen that the 2025 audit is almost done. Once that’s finished she said the town auditor plans on “jumping right into” the next one.

MILLINOCKET—The town’s Planning Board acted last week to approve a pair of site plan applications for projects to be situated in Millinocket’s downtown area.

EAST MILLINOCKET—A 46-year old East Millinocket man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole power at his residence by using jumper cables to bypass the electricity meter.

MEDWAY—A 51-year old man from Idaho was arrested recently when he was found hiding out at a Medway motel while wanted on a warrant issued in that state on sexual assault related charges.

EAST MILLINOCKET – East Millinocket Selectmen voted 3-1 to enter into an “Inter-municipal Fire and EMS Administrative Agreement” with the Town of Millinocket effective Sept. 1.

HOWLAND — Central Maine Highlands Fire and EMS District No. 1 partially responded to a Freedom of Access Act sent by Lincoln News on Aug. 18.

BURLINGTON — More than 60 disc golf players converged at Oak Stone Farms in Burlington on Aug. 22 to participate in a Maine Player’s Tour tournament.

HOWLAND — The School Administrative District 31 Board of Directors met Aug. 19 and received reports from administrators on district preparations for the start of the new school year.

LINCOLN — Lincoln News met with Lincoln Police Chief Miller on Monday and received an account of all arrests made and summons issued in the previous two-week period.

LINCOLN — The Regional School Unit 67 School Board met Aug. 19, conducted usual business and heard from the new superintendent about his entry plan to integrate with the school district.

LINCOLN — Lincoln Fire Capt. Jake Hammond reported to Lincoln News on Monday that the department responded to 10 fire and 50 emergency medical service calls in the previous two weeks.

PASSADUMKEAG — The Passadumkeag Board of Selectmen met Aug. 20 and conducted usual small town business and invited residents to view the renovations in progress for the new town office.