The facility may be poised to take back a tiny portion of an industry that’s been dominated by Asian markets.
Posted inDaily Brief
What’s different for Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden ahead of a possible 2022 rematch
The issues have changed, but the political environment may have as well, making for another tantalizing race in Maine’s swing congressional district.
Posted inBDN Maine
Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions
A Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series presentation, hosted by Colby College Museum of Art, Aug. 12 5:30-7 p.m. This virtual event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. The Colby College Museum of Art will host a virtual panel discussion about a broad spectrum of Maine visual culture in the mid-century era. The program […]
Posted inPortland
1 dead and another injured in Portland fire
A woman found on the lawn outside the home was taken to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
Posted inNew England
Barack Obama curtails 60th birthday bash on Martha’s Vineyard after COVID-19 surge
Barack Obama, who turned 60 on Wednesday, scaled back his birthday bash set for this weekend on Martha’s Vineyard because of “substantial” virus transmission in the county.
Posted inBDN Maine
Signed Stephen King book raffle to benefit Lovell library
LOVELL — This August the Friends of Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library will raffle off 10 signed Stephen King books. Tickets are now on sale and a live online drawing is set for 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Tickets cost $15 for one, $30 for three and $10 for each ticket thereafter. One winning ticket […]
Posted inNew England
After decades in woods, New Hampshire hermit forced from his cabin
David Lidstone, who grew up in Maine, has lived in the woods along the Merrimack River for 27 years, growing his own food, cutting his own firewood and tending to his cat and chickens.
Posted inPolitics
Former US Rep. Bruce Poliquin will run for rematch with Jared Golden in 2022
His return to politics marks the sixth time in the past seven election cycles that the Republican has run for high office in Maine.
Posted inNews
126 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine
No new deaths were reported Wednesday, leaving the statewide death toll at 900.
Posted inNation
States react to new CDC mask guidelines with both compliance and defiance
Nationwide, new COVID-19 cases increased 64 percent in the last week of July, according to the CDC.
Posted inNation
Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID-19 surge? Here’s what a poll found
Most unvaccinated Americans don’t blame themselves for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., pointing instead to international travelers, mainstream media and President Joe Biden as causes.
Posted inBangor
You can use this digital map to see where Bangor was when the dinosaurs became extinct
Bangor has gotten around a lot in the past 750 million years.
Posted inHomestead
This insect that looks like popcorn is actually a voracious predator
This well-armed predator has perfected the art of natural camouflage. And it’s carrying the corpses of its kill.
Posted inMorning Update
John Hiatt arrest / Poliquin-Golden rematch / Waterfront Concerts return
What we’re talking about in Maine today.
Posted inNational Politics
Biden administration encourages Congress to repeal Saddam-era war powers
It’s a rejection of Republican arguments that it would signal to Iran that the U.S. is retreating from the Middle East.
Posted inNew England
Airline starts new New York-to-Boston seaplane flights
It costs $395 one way for the 75-minute flight, which is also dog friendly.
Posted inPortland
Portland declares emergency amid surging COVID-19 cases
The City Council has described the declaration as a “limited emergency” that will allow it to keep meeting remotely.
Posted inNational Politics
Delta variant upends politicians’ COVID-19 calculus
The delta variant makes no distinctions when it comes to politics.
Posted inNation
NY report details CNN’s Chris Cuomo’s role advising brother
Earlier this year, CNN said Chris Cuomo acted inappropriately when he participated in strategy calls with his brother’s advisers.