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Tribal singers perform traditional songs on summit of Cadillac
The group has been participating in the Cultural Connections program at Acadia National Park since it was started six years ago.
Penobscot singers on Cadillac Mountain
Five members of the Burnurwurbskek Singers from Indian Island performed traditional Wabanaki songs on the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park Wednesday. “It is special to be on this sacred mountain. It is an honor,” said Ronnie Bear, member of the Penobscot Indian Nation.
Revitalized Patten mill gives hope to town
The brothers Adam and Matthew Fronczak sit astride three industries dear to the town of Patten — forestry, farming and milling — and it can make for some scattershot workdays. The very versatile brothers, who are are actually former lobstermen, are general managers to Haymart, a $5 million farming and milling …
Maine tribes, allies show solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux
Hundreds of people weathered a thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon at the Bangor Waterfront to show support for the Standing Rock Sioux, the Native American tribe battling construction of a North Dakota oil pipeline near territory it considers sacred.
Bangor-area college students, first time voters talk about 9/11
Bangor-area students who plan to vote in this upcoming election for the first time in their lives talk about how the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, have affected their lives.
Albion grower’s peach crop in high demand amid New England shortage
“I’ve been wanting to expand my markets because of the increase in the numbers of trees I have. And this year I wanted to take advantage of the lack of peaches in southern New England,” Gordon Kenyon said.
Whirligigs at the Country Keepsakes store
Whirligigs, also known as “buzzers,” “gee-haws,” “spinners” and “pinwheels,” are objects of American folk art that began appearing in the United States nearly 200 years ago to spice up people’s lawns and gardens. “I sell thousands of them,” said Pam Patten, who opened Country Keepsakes just over 30 years ago beside …
Maine mother remembers daughter who died of apparent heroin overdose
Bonnie Haghkerdar remembers her daughter Ashley Angela Winchell, who died of an apparent drug overdose on Aug. 19.
Norris Island, Maine
“I don’t have money to leave them. This is the heritage I have to leave my family.”
Fire at the Washington Advent Christian Camp
A fire destroyed five buildings at a camp retreat in this rural Knox County community.
Pat Kimball reflects on her work to help Mainers struggling with addiction
Pat Kimball, 65, of Hermon is retiring at the start of September after 15 years as executive director of Wellspring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. The organization operates residential halfway houses for men and women, as well as outpatient services for people struggling with addiction and mental health problems.
Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for new Jackson Lab facility
About 200 people gathered early Tuesday afternoon in a vacant home improvement box store to mark the beginning of a $75 million renovation project.
The Maine Garden
“I want to create something that has not been done before,” self-taught botanist Bill Warman said of his desire to keep hybridizing plants and share them with the world. “A pretty plant to look at — that beats a bottle of beer all to hell every time.”
More children participating in Bangor Parks and Rec summer programs
Bangor Parks and Rec has seen a significant uptick in recent years in the number of children participating in their programs. From summer camps, before- and after-school programs and more, their programs are filling up — and they’re filling up fast.
USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival
USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival takes place on Wednesday.
Bangor police dash cam video of June 25 vehicle chase
A 12-year-old Bangor boy was taken into custody June 25 after he allegedly stole a 2011 Kia van. Bangor police Sgt. Jason Stuart stopped the van with his cruiser at Broadway near Center Street after the driver refused to stop.
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Bangor area celebrates Fourth of July
Check out the photos of the Bangor-Brewer parade on the Fourth of July!
Cooking tip: How to measure flour
David Wilson of The Bacon Tree in Winterport shares a tip on how to measure flour in a way that keeps your biscuits light and fluffy.
Alleged heroin supplier arrested after Maine man’s overdose death
UMaine to tear down historic observatory, save 111-year-old telescope
Rock Church plans second expansion in 5 years to accommodate growth
Abandoned boat nearly hits breakwater after breaking loose in Rockland Harbor
Underdog in Maine’s 1st District follows campaign trail blazed by LePage, Trump
When it comes to election reform, ranked-choice voting a poor method to empower voters
No one should be denied the right to be at a loved one’s side at the end of life
This is an election cycle when voters want an alternative, but third parties get little attention
Debate prep 2016
James Madison wears down mistake-prone UMaine football team
Reserve punt returner powers Lewiston past Bangor
Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez dies in boating crash
Brunswick boys soccer team hit stride in handling Hampden
Joy riders and just plain terrible ‘autoists’ fueled mayhem on Queen City streets
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