Joe Bourgoine has spent six years saving money for a reward for information in his brother’s unsolved homicide.
Posted inBDN Maine
Kidpreneur hosts apple cider stand to benefit Brewer Community School
BREWER — United Way of Eastern Maine Volunteer of the Year recipient Dorian Pillsbury, AKA “D-Max” age 9, has a passion for helping kids in our community. He is having an apple cider stand at Tiller & Rye on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will go toward purchasing snacks for […]
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We’re more accessible than ever — and less connected because of it
Technology has given us more communication but less human interaction and connection. And that, folks, is just not a good thing.
Posted inDaily Brief
What to expect from Paul LePage’s comeback rally today in Augusta
The kickoff will provide insight into the former governor’s plans and style.
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5 more Mainers have died and another 614 coronavirus cases reported across the state
That brings the total number of coronavirus cases reported across Maine to 85,156 and the death toll to 1,007.
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Dixmont considers temporary ban on solar arrays
That moratorium on permitting for solar panel arrays would give the planning board tine to draft a policy regulating their construction
Posted inNation
California now has nation’s lowest coronavirus transmission rate
In the past two weeks, new infections have fallen 32 percent and hospitalizations have dropped 22 percent.
Posted inNational Business
FAA asks airlines to turn up heat on unruly passengers
Reports of disruptive passengers reached 4,385 this year as of Tuesday, including 3,199 that were related to masks.
Posted inNation
Trump sues his niece and New York Times over records behind 2018 tax story
The lawsuit accuses Mary Trump of breaching a settlement agreement by disclosing tax records to the newspaper.
Posted inPolitics
Maine budget surplus exceeded goals for August, Janet Mills says
The budget surplus was 12 percent higher than expected.
Posted inMorning Update
Record COVID-19 hospitalizations / Afghan refugees / Maine redistricting
What we’re talking about in Maine today.
Posted inDanby Ink
US drone strike
Drone strikes that miss the intended target and kill innocent people are a bad look.
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Patients in Maine’s crowded hospitals have been treated in hallways during COVID-19 surge
A record number of 225 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Posted inContributors
Bangor High School diversity initiative could set tone, help heal divided nation
“As the national debate around culturally responsive teaching continues to unfold, Bangor High School has an opportunity to serve as a model for the nation of how a state can utilize local control to implement these principles of equality, decency, and justice in a way that uniquely suits their own school climate,” Karen Robinson writes.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine football player with an unforgettable name is leading the conference in tackles
University of Maine free safety Fofie Bazzie is currently leading the conference with 31 tackles and 10.33 tackles per game.
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With the prospect of a vaccine for younger people, Mainers are feeling hopeful
The news that a smaller-dose Pfizer vaccine was reportedly safe for young people gave hope to Maine parents and school officials this week that schools may see fewer infections soon, keeping kids in class and activities.
Posted inBangor
Watch: Old Town police officer rescues deer from swimming pool
Wrangling a deer out of a swimming pool Monday morning was a first for Old Town police Officer Catherine Denning.
Posted inBangor
Afghan refugees could come to Bangor if feds approve resettlement request
While there are no plans to settle Afghan refugees coming to Maine in the Bangor area, that could change with approval from the federal government.
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High school athletes may have to to mask up if cases remain high in schools
The lax restrictions on athletics may soon change when sports move inside in November.
Posted inNation
House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP
The House voted Tuesday night to fund the government into early December, suspend the federal debt limit and provide disaster and refugee aid, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Republicans who oppose the package despite the prospects of a looming fiscal crisis.