While no one opposed the bill during public testimony Monday, lawmakers and others pointed to the need for possible changes and clarifications to it.
Posted inWorld
5 key points from Harry and Meghan’s explosive TV interview
Their interview painted a picture of racism, insensitivity and deep-rooted dysfunction.
Posted inBDN Maine
March 26 food box distribution in Washington County
WHITNEYVILLE — The Farmers to Families Food Box Program, a component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s COVID-19 emergency food assistance program, will hold a single food box distribution event […]
Posted inBDN Maine
UMF features virtual reading by celebrated writer Daniel Suarez March 18
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s celebrated Visiting Writers Series presents fiction writer Dariel Suarez as the popular program’s fifth reader of the season. Suarez will read from […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Northern Light Surgery and Trauma injury prevention tips: Springtime activities
It’s March at last, and already, the days are getting longer and soon, the sun will be shining brighter! With the longer, warmer days fast approaching, more of us will […]
Posted inContributors
Why the ‘lone pine’ flag is the right choice for Maine
Yes, the flag is simple. But simple is better.
Posted inCentral Maine
3 taken hostage after home invasion in Livermore Falls
A man forced his way into a Knapp Street home early Monday morning and has three hostages.
Posted inNation
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease.
Posted inBDN Maine
Beaulieu joins Agency on Aging leadership team
PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is eager to welcome a new team member, Chris Beaulieu, who is now serving as the director of home care and nutrition […]
Posted inNational Politics
Republican Roy Blunt won’t seek reelection to Senate in 2022
Blunt, who turned 71 in January, was widely expected to seek a third term in 2022.
Posted inNation
LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty
The bill would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ.
Posted inPortland
Portland’s oldest pier is for sale
Built in 1793, Union Wharf dates to the golden era of sail when it hosted clipper ships and other vessels from around the world.
Posted inNation
Spring-break partying falls victim to COVID-19 pandemic
Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions.
Posted inBDN Maine
Cathcart receives 2021 Minerva Award
Mary Cathcart, a senior policy associate at the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, has received the 2021 Minerva Award. The Minerva Award is presented annually by Maine […]
Posted inHomestead
How you can improve your posture after months of working at home
The biggest issue is that the pandemic has made us much more sedentary.
Posted inBDN Maine
Maine Knights purchase ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers in Brunswick and Rockland
BRUNSWICK — Pregnancy centers in Brunswick and Rockland now have new, state-of-the-art ultrasound machines thanks to the generosity of Knights of Columbus Sekenger Council 1947 in Brunswick. The Knights raised […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Crosby plays SoundCheck set on Friday
CAMDEN — Camden Opera House’s SoundCheck series of audience-free live streams continues Friday, March 12 with a 7:30 p.m. concert by singer/songwriter/poet/adventuress Lauren Crosby. The show will be streamed live […]
Posted inCentral Maine
Maine paper mill hit with class-action lawsuit over ‘forever chemical’ contamination
Since 2020, the state has been investigating “forever chemical” contamination in Fairfield, where at least 29 wells have levels exceeding the EPA maximum.
Posted inBDN Maine
Thayer Corporation CEO stepping down as president
AUBURN — Dan Thayer, co-founder of Thayer Corporation, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as president. In holding this role for 40 years, Thayer will […]
Posted inDaily Brief
The fallout in Maine as Joe Biden’s relief bill nears the finish line
The bill has split Maine’s congressional delegation down the middle in voting so far.