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Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park
“What I see is people that aren’t experienced in operating a bicycle and all of a sudden they can go 20 miles per hour uphill.”
Bucksport council candidates differ on data center potential
The winners are likely to face continued discussions about budget reductions after property tax bills ballooned in 2025.
Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded
An independent will face only one major party legislative candidate in more than twice as many races this year than in any election since at least 2010.
The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate
Abortion, healthcare, taxes, the Iran war, President Donald Trump, and Jackson’s 20-plus years in Augusta and informal style are all fair game.
We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.
There are 12 people running for three open seats on the Bangor City Council. Here’s how they say they’d handle top issues facing the city.
What makes a ‘good’ grouse season in Maine?
“October is prime time for hunting what’s probably the most popular game species in Maine, aside from the white-tailed deer,” Tom Roth writes.
Bangor City Council candidate wants to eliminate affordable housing
Instead of funding most social programs, Michael Furrow said he wants the city to focus on bringing in more jobs.
Janet Mills will leave a $1B budget gap behind for her successor to close
All of the candidates running to replace Mills have expensive ideas that the forecast doesn’t count.
Maine’s deluge of political ads is crowding out small businesses
The onslaught of political ads means less airtime for Maine’s bakeries, car dealerships, shops, colleges, professional services firms and others looking to get their own messages out.
How can the fishing be so good if the salmon are in trouble?
“That is where the salmon paradox comes in. Good fishing in a productive stretch of river does not necessarily mean the overall salmon population is healthy.”
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