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Much of Bangor Mall still closed for safety violations amid delayed sale

The mall’s three anchor stores — Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney and Furniture Mattresses & More — are not affected by the closure, which remains in effect as city officials work with the owner to address health and safety violations. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant...

Bangor, ME · 19h

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 11h

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Bangor School Committee members sworn in

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three members of the Bangor School Committee took their seats Monday morning. Incumbent Katie Brydon along with newcomers Emily Tilton and Jamie Beck were elected last week. The three ran unopposed. The committee also unanimously elected Brydon as chair. She says the school department has a...

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Bucksport lands latest Aroma Joe’s location

Scarborough-based coffee shop chain Aroma Joe’s has added to its Maine footprint with a new location in Bucksport. The franchise store, located at 80 U.S. Route 1 in the Hancock County town of 5,066 residents, is owned and operated by Rockland residents Mark Breton and Gwendolyn Hudson. The Bucksport...

Bucksport, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

Old Town economic development director quits after less than a year

Amy Collinsworth quit to “pursue an opportunity for advancement in my field,” according to her resignation letter.

Old Town, ME · 1d

Insurance Journal

J. Edward Knight Insurance Acquires Maine Agency’s P/C Business

Maine independent agency J. Edward Knight Insurance has agreed to acquire the property/casualty book of business from another Maine agency, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. Terms were not disclosed. According to the announcement, all existing Atlantic Insurance staff will be...

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

Daniel Carson chosen as Bangor City Council chair

He was elected to oversee the City Council in a 7-2 vote.

Bangor Daily News

Proposed landfill leachate facility raises a lot of questions about PFAS contamination

“Without clear, enforceable commitments to PFAS treatment, expanded storage at Hampden could become a pathway for untreated waste to reach the Penobscot River.”

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Country Herald

Maine Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Portland, Bangor

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more packages to Maine doorsteps and potential theft risks.

Portland, ME · 14h

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Burpee scores a game-high 16 points, but Husson men’s basketball drops close one to Clark University in season opener

Clark University (Massachusetts) outscored Husson 37-30 in the second half on Sunday afternoon, rallying to nip the Eagles 60-59 in a men’s basketball non-conference game played at Newman Gymnasium in Bangor. It was the season opener for Husson. Husson trailed by as many as eight in the first half,...

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RSU 63 district communities vote to close elementary school

EDDINGTON -- Voters from the towns of Eddington, Holden, and Clifton have passed a measure to close the Eddington Elementary School. "The talks about closing a school had been going on for two or more years," said Rachel Downs, RSU 63 School Board Chair. Over twice as many voters were...

Eddington, ME · 1d

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