“One, come to terms with the discomfort of pushing your boundaries. Two, define your own version of success. And three, don’t wait — do it now.”
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Maine couple arrested on crack charges — again
A Mexico woman and her live in boyfriend from Boston were arrested early Friday morning on crack cocaine trafficking charges for the second time in less than three months.
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At 39, this former millworker is starting a new career as a firefighter
Ryan Pickoski is getting into firefighting at an age when many in the field are preparing to retire.
Helping refugees resettle focus of Bangor gathering
“I really like the thought of the parable to the Good Samaritan as a model for what’s happening here.”
Hannaford stores see shortage of refrigerated foods after warehouse fire
A fire Wednesday night at Hannaford’s distribution center in South Portland has resulted in a temporary shortage of some refrigerated items, produce chief among them, at stores around the state.
Elephants remain major draw for thriving Anah Shrine Circus
In a time when animal rights protests over elephant and other animal acts have shut down large U.S. circuses, the Anah Shrine Circus has thrived in Bangor and Presque Isle.
Woman attacks ex with sword, gets banned from Brewer
“[Christina] McCarthy was uncooperative, unruly and combative with officers, resulting in their using a Taser to take her into custody.”
Lewiston is one of the best places to retire in the US, according to Forbes
The state’s second largest city is the only Maine location — and the only community in New England — chosen for this year’s ranking.
Brewer green thumbs soon will have a community garden where they can plant their vegetables
Would-be gardeners who lack the necessary space soon will be able to plant their tomatoes, string beans, lettuce and other food in a new community garden being built at Maple Street Park.
Runaway goats reunited with owner after ride-along with Belfast police
A pair of goats found hanging out near the parking lot for the Rail Trail along the Passagassawakeag River Sunday morning have been reunited with their owner.
Runaway goats get a ride and veggies from Belfast police
“Got goats? We do, and they do not belong to us,” the Belfast Police Department wrote on its Facebook page.
Tipster leads Sanford police to man on lam for 9 months
The tip that led police to Bryan Farr-Luciano came in after the Sanford Police Department posted on its Facebook page an offer of lunch worth up to $20 with police in exchange for information leading them to him.
Search ongoing for Augusta man missing since March
Scott Milliken, 54, was reported missing after he failed to show up for a planned meeting with a friend back in March.
March for Science draws hundreds across Maine
A local version of the worldwide March for Science drew hundreds of scientists and those who support their work to the University of Maine campus on Saturday.
Video captures massive fire at vacant textile mill in Sanford
Hundreds turn out for Bangor pride parade and festival
Nebraska Democrat caught on tape saying he was ‘glad’ Rep. Scalise was shot
Auburn restaurant Lotus closed due to cockroach complaints
Maine health care providers urge Sen. Susan Collins to oppose health care bill
Smoking has become a habit of the poor, raising the importance of public health work in Maine
The addiction epidemic is the millennials’ Vietnam
Rural America’s population is aging and shrinking
Colleges revive segregation with separate graduations
Rockport fighter, a ‘man who knows no limits,’ wins MMA title at 52
Fort Kent driver registers third ARCA victory
Angels’ Ramirez quiets Red Sox
Big sandwich and delectable dessert a wonderful vacation starter
Maine school district receives thousands in federal funds for farm-to-school initiatives
Why it’s so hard to figure out when bottled and canned beer is fresh