With a Super Bowl berth on the line, five men who played or coached at the University of Maine represent all four organizations: Buffalo, Kansas City, Green Bay and Tampa Bay.
Posted inHomestead
The new Common Ground Fair poster celebrates Maine’s most popular fruits and veggies
Kathryn Cody Russell riffs on MOFGA’s iconic logo, replacing the tree’s trunk and boughs with colorful produce like carrots, peppers, blueberries and potatoes.
Posted inContributors
What is unity?
“This focus on unity by national political leaders raises the question: What is unity?” Greg Krohn writes.
Posted inNews
Maine CDC says Mainers aren’t engaging in ‘vaccine tourism’
“We have not heard of snowbirds dashing down to Florida to get vaccinated.”
Posted inHigh School Sports
Veteran Brewer boys basketball squad overwhelms Hampden in tourney rematch
A different season finds the Brewer and Hampden Academy basketball programs in different places than they were when they last squared off at the Augusta Civic Center 11 months ago.
Posted inNational Politics
Schumer says Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.
Posted inNational Politics
Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat
The announcement Friday by White House press secretary Jen Psaki is a stark acknowledgment of the national security threat that officials see as posed by American extremists motivated to violence by radical ideology.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
Mastrosimone goal in OT lifts Boston University past UMaine men’s hockey team
BU improved to 4-1 with its fourth straight win while UMaine fell to 2-6-1. The two teams will play again at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Posted inAroostook
Biden calls for updated Canada border plan
While the new guidelines could provide further details into what exactly a border reopening plan may look like, the border between the U.S. and Canada is unlikely to open any time soon.
Posted inBDN Maine
Return of UMF New Commons Project begins with George Orwell’s classic science fiction novel ‘1984’
FARMINGTON — Once again, the University of Maine at Farmington will be bringing a selection of engaging events on extraordinary topics to kick off the 2021 New Commons season. The UMF New Commons program provides a rich offering of free events including expert talks, discussions, films and more, many online, for the education and enjoyment […]
Posted inEditorials
A ‘no-nonsense, no-drama’ budget proposal
“The governor’s plans give state lawmakers a solid framework from which to build sustainable, balanced budgets for the remainder of this fiscal year and for the next two,” the BDN Editorial Board writes.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
Physical Tralmaks imposing his will on UMaine men’s hockey opponents
Eduards Tralmaks is off to a promising start during his senior season for the University of Maine men’s hockey team.
Posted inContributors
Maine sheriffs are working to improve our practices, transparency and outreach
“While we strive to provide the highest level of service, we are not unique in needing to work towards a greater level of professionalism that all in law enforcement can and should be striving to achieve,” Troy Morton writes.
Posted inNation
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes ‘Bigfoot’ hunting season
A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a state lawmaker in Oklahoma.
Posted inPolitics
Susan Collins skeptical of Biden relief plan ahead of meeting with president’s advisers
Collins cited the $900 billion relief package that former President Donald Trump signed less than a month ago as a reason to wait on additional stimulus.
Posted inBDN Maine
OUT Maine releases free guidebook ‘Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive youth programming’
OUT Maine is proud to announce the release of “Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive youth programming.” This free guide provides a roadmap with concrete action steps for ensuring inclusive and welcoming programming for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) youth. It also serves as a training resource to increase administration and staff awareness […]
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
New UMaine football signees include established place-kicker
UMaine has signed place-kicker Jonny Messina, who last played at Stetson University in Florida.
Posted inBusiness
Hot Maine housing market ends 2020 at record prices, sales
Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine hit historic levels in 2020 in both the number sold and median price.
Posted inBDN Maine
Machias Savings Bank welcomes mortgage originator in Bar Harbor
BAR HARBOR — Machias Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Jennifer Walter has filled the role of mortgage originator in Bar Harbor. In this role, Walter will be responsible for assisting customers throughout the home financing process, including purchasing, building, refinancing or making use of equity. Walter joined Machias Savings Bank as a financial […]
Posted inBDN Maine
Maine Community College System trustees meet Jan. 27
AUGUSTA – The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Those wishing to participate should contact Director of Communications and Public Affairs Noel Gallagher at 207-629-4028 or at ngallagher@mccs.me.edu. The agenda for the day’s meetings is posted to the MCCS website and is subject to change prior to the meeting […]