Becoming a big-game taxidermist was never in Troy Pelletier’s plans when he thought about careers.
Posted inAroostook
Maine State Police unveil Aroostook County highway sign to honor fallen trooper
Trooper Glenn Strange’s second career in the Maine State Police lasted only three years before his death in 1997.
Posted inContributors
Haitian migrant wave shows border enforcement works
What we really need is a long period of more moderate immigration so we can more easily absorb the recent wave.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
Northern Illinois scores 27 unanswered points to defeat UMaine football
Northern Illinois, led by quarterback Rocky Lombardi, scored the game’s final 27 points to pull away for a 41-14 victory over the University of Maine.
Posted inHusson University
Husson football holds off Springfield for Homecoming victory
Junior quarterback Nic Visser completed 19 of 30 passes for 325 yards and three touchdowns in Husson’s 26-21 win.
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Former UMaine professor, sports historian William Baker dies at 83
Noted sports historian and former University of Maine professor William Baker died at the age of 83 after complications from an infection.
Posted inPolitics
Janet Mills calls on the feds to delay lobster gear rule to reduce industry losses
Stonington lobsterman Robert Hardy said he’ll likely need to set different fishing rigs for federal and state waters under the new rules.
Posted inWorld
Infectious delta variant is displacing other COVID-19 mutations
In South Africa, the beta variant has been almost completely extinguished by the presence of the highly infectious delta mutation.
Posted inNew England
Man working at Vermont ski resort dies after zipline crash
Scott Lewis collided with the platform that was holding the line. He could not revived.
Posted inCentral Maine
Police investigating possible connection between bodies found at Maine and NH waste facilities
A body was discovered at Casella Waste Systems in Lewiston on Tuesday, less than two weeks after a body was found at a Casella waste transfer station in New Hampshire.
Posted inNew England
Former NH high school teacher pleads guilty to human trafficking
Joshua Harwood, 38, had taught business at the high school, where he was hired in July 2020.
Posted inPolitics
Maine attorney general considers suing over chemical contamination
PCBs and PFAS have been used in industrial applications over the years.
Posted inNational Business
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Pfizer is forecast to see $26 billion in global sales from boosters alone, while Moderna could see around $14 billion.
Posted inBDN Maine
Camden National Bank recognizes 13 employees with 2021 Commitment Awards
CAMDEN — This week, Camden National Bank is celebrating its 2021 Employee Appreciation event across more than 60 business locations. The bank’s 600 employees recognized each other for a fantastic year of hard work and dedication, and 13 employees received awards for their impressive commitment to customers, employees, and community. “Our Stakeholder Appreciation Week each […]
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Community Health Options awards grants to support six substance abuse disorder community initiatives
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-based Community Health Options (Health Options), the state’s only nonprofit, Member-led health insurance organization, has awarded grants to six Maine nonprofit agencies helping people who are living with or at risk of substance use disorders, supporting people with substance use recovery and continuity of care, and reducing negative substance-related health impacts in […]
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Children heading ‘Outdoors in October’ in Falmouth for ‘Making Music, Praying Twice’ program
FALMOUTH — “While the gift of music education is invaluable, the gift of music combined with prayer is immeasurable.” The motto of “Making Music, Praying Twice” at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth serves as an invitation for parents, grandparents, and children who seek the experience of integrating music, prayer, and Catholic culture into daily family […]
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Outdoor benefit concert kicks off the fourth annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend
ELLSWORTH — Oct. 1 kicks off the fourth annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend (Oct. 1-3) being held in conjunction with Maine Crafts Association statewide celebration of craft and American Craft Week. Ellsworth will once again be at the forefront as a Featured City and will be promoted as a destination for cultural activities […]
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Unveiling of historic marker by the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine
PORTLAND — On Sunday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m., the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine will unveil an historic marker 615 Forest Avenue in Portland which was the family home and hand laundry operated by Toy Len Goon, who was both the Maine and American Mother of the Year in 1952. Toy Len […]
Posted inEditorials
Passing infrastructure bill now makes political and fiscal sense
The infrastructure bill offers a way to break the congressional logjam and change the tenor of debate on the other issues.
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Community flu shot clinics planned in October at AR Gould Hospital
PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital will be offering a series of flu shot clinics for adults in October, with both drive-up and walk-in options. A pediatric flu shot clinic for children ages six months to 18 years old is also planned. Although the hospital has had to cancel its Fall Health Fair […]