Evan Annis has harvested two wild turkeys last spring, and this fall he shot a female deer with antlers — a hunting rarity.
Posted inBangor
UMaine System will kick out 200 students who refused COVID shot or exemption
Approximately 221 University of Maine System students failed to meet the Oct. 15 deadline to register their vaccine status or request an exemption.
Posted inBangor
New cafe near the Bangor Mall showcases vast array of vegan and vegetarian fare
The Little Gem, located in the same development space as the Bangor Mall Hannaford, opened on Tuesday.
Posted inNews
COVID-19 booster availability uneven in Maine during 1st week
Health care providers throughout Maine are offering various opportunities for COVID-19 booster shots, with continued work to expand availability.
Posted inOpinion Contributor
From Maine food freedom to Trump’s Twitter, rights claims can mislead
“Individual rights are part of the human package. Not all are mentioned in the Bill of Rights, only those clearly protected from the government.”
Posted inPiscataquis
Inn and cafe at historic Dover-Foxcroft mill set to reopen after pandemic closure
The renovated Mayo woolen mill buildings in Dover-Foxcroft has kept apartments and offices open, but will reopen the inn and cafe in November.
Posted inHigh School Sports
Touchdown in game’s final minute lifts Bangor football past Bonny Eagle
Max Clark’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Howard with 49.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter Friday night lifted Bangor to a stunning 37-30 victory over Bonny Eagle of Standish.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
Sacred Heart ruins UMaine men’s hockey’s home opener, wins 1-0
Sacred Heart was the better team, spending much more time in the offensive zone and creating several more scoring chances than the Black Bears.
Posted inBDN Maine
Mitchell Center to host talk about water insecurity and impacts on health Nov. 1
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about water insecurity and health in the U.S. and Canada, including the effects in rural and Indigenous communities, from 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1. Water insecurity is broadly defined as the lack of adequate and safe […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Spookiest Halloween selfie apps and caps for you and your boo
Halloween is the perfect setting for selfies with you, your boo, and your favorite ghouls and goblins. Whether you’re carving Jack-o’-lanterns, doing the “Monster Mash,” or wearing a creative costume, posting festive pictures to social media adds to the fun! “After all the hard work and preparation of decorating, making costumes and buying treats, don’t […]
Posted inAroostook
Aroostook County jail reports 2nd COVID-19 outbreak
Two correctional staff and 12 inmates tested positive for COVID-19 at the Aroostook County Jail, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inHigh School Sports
Schenck girls soccer team advances to quarterfinals with win over Woodland
The Schenck/Stearns girls soccer team defeated Woodland in the preliminary playoff round with a 6-2 victory.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine field hockey top seed in the east, will host conference tournament
The University of Maine’s field hockey team powered through to a 2-1 victory over UMass Lowell to earn the top seed in America East rankings.
Posted inAroostook
Wolfden still has plans for Pickett Mountain mine
Wolfden Resources representatives met on Oct. 19 with Penobscot County commissioners to present further plans for the mining project.
Posted inNation
New studies find no increased risk of death in people vaccinated against COVID-19
A study published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found no elevated rate of death that could be traced to side effects from COVID-19 vaccines.
Posted inNation
Joe Biden expected to outline filibuster changes in upcoming weeks
President Joe Biden said in a Thursday town hall with CNN that he supported eliminating the filibuster entirely for some issues.
Posted inNation
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective in kids
The specially formulated, lower-dose version of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine were found to be almost 91 percent effective in preventing infection in 5- to 11-year-olds.
Posted inCentral Maine
Androscoggin County boy pulled from pond and rushed to hospital
The 4-year-old boy’s condition was not reported, but officials say the case is not considered suspicious.
Posted inHancock
5 cases of salmonella linked to Hardie’s Crabmeat under investigation
Four Mainers and one New Hampshire resident were sickened by Hardie’s Crabmeat that was packaged between June 15 and Aug. 15.
Posted inAroostook
Aroostook County man arrested on arson charge
Douglas Ouellette — whose family owns the building — was arrested in connection with a fire at the Celebrate Recovery building in Caribou.