Lauren Abbate, Author at Bangor Daily News

Residents say police protection on Vinalhaven is ineffective

by Lauren Abbate July 3, 2020July 3, 2020

Things reached a boiling point on Vinalhaven earlier this month after a 28-year-old man was killed there with a knife.

A famous Maine general store in Owls Head is returning thanks to the pandemic

by Lauren Abbate June 28, 2020June 27, 2020

A pandemic-inspired street closure has been turned into a work of art in Rockland

by Lauren Abbate June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Rockland property owners will see modest tax relief after councilors OK budget

by Lauren Abbate June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Man killed on Vinalhaven told police he was being harassed days before his death

by Lauren Abbate June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Islanders want answers from police following man’s death on Vinalhaven

by Lauren Abbate June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Popular downtown Rockland pub closing after 23 years

by Lauren Abbate June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

Camden restaurant damaged by fire over the weekend

by Lauren Abbate June 15, 2020June 16, 2020

Police identify man who died on Vinalhaven Sunday night

by Lauren Abbate June 15, 2020June 16, 2020

With restrictions on large gatherings, Maine’s annual town meetings won’t be happening as planned

by Lauren Abbate June 11, 2020June 16, 2020

At the Maine State House, protesters demand equality and end to police violence

by Lauren Abbate June 7, 2020June 16, 2020

Portland mayor, councilors defend manager while promising review of police procedures

by Lauren Abbate June 6, 2020June 16, 2020

Maine AG says prosecutor has no authority to charge former cop for 2007 shooting

by Lauren Abbate June 6, 2020June 16, 2020

42 more cases of the coronavirus detected in Maine

by Lauren Abbate June 6, 2020June 16, 2020

State ferry service ridership drops more than 50 percent during pandemic

by Lauren Abbate June 5, 2020June 16, 2020

“Drive-in” ceremonies will provide pomp and circumstance for graduating high school seniors

by Lauren Abbate June 3, 2020June 16, 2020

Police chief and sheriff kneel with protestors at Rockland anti-racism rally

by Lauren Abbate June 1, 2020June 16, 2020

Rockland will use taxpayer-funded loans to bail out businesses hurt by coronavirus

by Lauren Abbate May 28, 2020June 16, 2020

South Thomaston man accused of sexually assaulting child

by Lauren Abbate May 27, 2020June 16, 2020

Appleton woman found dead under riding lawnmower

by Lauren Abbate May 26, 2020June 16, 2020