Old Town has loan programs available to assist businesses

Housing Authority receives 100K Comfortably Home grant

The grant for this simple home modification program is to help elderly and disabled individuals stay in their homes by making high quality home safety improvements.

Hirundo wants 1,000 children to take part in Kids in Nature program

Clean Sweep Sale to be held May 24–25 at Alfond Arena

Buckle up

The annual Click It or Ticket national campaign started this week and will run through June 2.

CDD landfill closure bill signed into law

The bill, LD 603, “An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs,” expands the eligibility of state funds appropriated for landfill closures to cover the Old Town construction and demolition debris landfill.

Orono to explore permits for mass gatherings

In recent years, the advent of larger student housing complexes in Orono, coupled with social media that allows word of parties to travel within seconds, had caused some consternation for the town.

Supporting Career and Technical Education in Maine

More investment is needed in career and technical education, says Sen. Jim Dill.

Orono budget workshops underway

Over the course of the next few weeks, the public will have several opportunities to review the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget and provide public input.

Jack Radcliffe closing Tuesday Forum Luncheon season with performance

Radcliffe has been performing for more than 45 years and is a master of traditional country blues and stride piano, and a powerful singer/songwriter, as well.