Penobscot County commissioners on Sept. 24 held a public hearing on the liquor license renewal application for 5 Lakes Lodge on South Twin Lake and approved the renewal unanimously after hearing no public comment in favor or in opposition.

County staff said the lodge has held the license for several renewal cycles and that records show no incidents in the area tied to the license. "They've had that license for quite some time. I think this is the third renewal ... and there has been no issues in that area," a county staff member reported during the hearing.

Seeing no one wishing to speak for or against the application, a commissioner moved to approve the license application, the motion was seconded and the board recorded a unanimous aye vote.

Why this matters: liquor license renewals are routine but public hearings allow neighbors and officials to raise concerns; in this case the county recorded no objections and staff confirmed required paperwork was in order.