ORRINGTON — East Orrington Congregational Church will be having a tree lighting ceremony at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. There will be caroling, hot chocolate and cookies at the outdoor event. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. From 5-6 pm take-out lasagna dinners will be on sale to benefit our Missions Board. […]
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National group to own Lee church after members vote to end lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Jon Levy issued the judgment Wednesday after the congregation and the organization agreed to settle the dispute, according to attorneys for both sides.
Posted inNational Politics
Appeals court rejects Trump challenge of Pennsylvania race
Trump’s lawyers vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court despite the judges’ assessment that the “campaign’s claims have no merit.”
Posted inProfessional Sports
Commentary: A long list of reasons not to like the NBA
“It’s hard to imagine, but trading for a league MVP and scoring champion disgusted me as much as the Pablo “Panda” Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez and Carl Crawford signings combined,” Sterling Pingree writes.
Posted inEditorials
The broken coronavirus economy: A surging stock market while millions go hungry
“Clearly, when tens of millions of Americans are jobless and hungry, the performance of the stock market is a poor indicator of the wellbeing of average Americans,” the BDN Editorial Board writes.
Posted inMidcoast
Dog killed in Somerville neighbors’ feud
An apparent dispute between neighbors in the town of Somerville has resulted in the shooting death of a dog.
Posted inHomestead
How to figure out if you should get a living Christmas tree
Some families looking to commemorate their holiday memories have turned to purchasing living Christmas trees, which can be planted in the yard once the holiday is done.
Posted inBusiness
EU parliament eliminates tariffs on US lobster
Thanksgiving just got a little bit better for the Maine lobster industry.
Posted inMidcoast
AG’s office won’t reopen investigation into killing of 28-year-old Vinalhaven man
It follows a months-long plea from the victim’s family and a state lawmaker, who have pushed for the attorney general to reopen the case.
Posted inNation
Parents complain that pediatricians, wary of COVID, shift sick kids to urgent care
As doctors and medical practices nationwide navigate a new normal with COVID-19 again surging, some are relying on urgent care sites and emergency departments to care for sick patients, even those with minor ailments.
Posted inLetters
Saturday, November 28, 2020: A message of gratitude, a new Republican Party, on his watch
See what BDN readers are talking about.
Posted inNational Politics
Georgia Trump supporters fight on in court
It’s unlikely any of the lawsuits will lead to a second term for President Trump, but the lawsuits are a sign that some of the president’s supporters are not giving up.
Posted inHigh School Sports
Here are the All-Aroostook teams for the fall season
Aroostook County coaches have selected their fall season high school All-Aroostook teams for soccer, cross country and golf.
Posted inHancock
Man who killed Franky the dog begins sentence after losing appeal
Justin Chipman, 25, of Steuben was sentenced in January to serve three years in prison with all but one year suspended.
Posted inContributors
Making home a safer place for all Mainers
“In Maine, law enforcement agencies statewide get a domestic violence call every 2 hours and 22 minutes, on average. And throughout the pandemic, things got worse,” Greg Dufour writes.
Posted inNews
Virus-related hospitalizations rise in Maine with Thanksgiving delaying case counts
The state will update case figures again on Saturday, encompassing positive tests from both Thursday and Friday.
Posted inContributors
It’s time for innovation in the Maine State House
“Before we pass the stale, old rules that govern our operations, let’s pause and consider new approaches,” writes Richard A. Bennett.
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Maine Theater Fund awards $76,000 in grants to support community and professional theater
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — The Maine Theater Fund of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded 17 grants that total $76,829 to support professional and community theaters in the production and presentation of live theater. Grant recipients include: Everyman Repertory Theatre, Rockport, to present the 2021 season of plays that celebrate the arts in Maine and […]
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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center honored for its commitment to a smoke-free world
BANGOR — Each year, the Breathe Easy Maine initiative honors hospitals across the state who work hard to promote a tobacco and smoke-free environment, thereby reducing people’s exposure to secondhand smoke. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is proud to announce that our facilities are 100 percent smoke and tobacco-free for the health and safety […]
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‘Get to Know Girl Scouts – A Caregiver Q&A’ Dec. 9
Get to Know Girl Scouts – A Caregiver Q&A will be held over Zoom from 5:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Register at https://houltonme.eventbrite.com. There’s so much adventure waiting for you and your girl. As a Girl Scout every time she tries something new, she’ll discover she can do more than she ever thought possible […]