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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 3d

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These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Shortly after the polls closed on election night, the town clerk of Cranberry Isles, Ben Sumner, and two volunteers, Barbara Meyers and Beverly Sanborn, began counting the island’s ballots by hand.

Cranberry Isles, ME · 4d

We Are Aroostook

2027 Maine Savings Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup (So Far)

We love the summer concert season here in Maine, and the lineup for the 2027 summer concert season is starting to take shape!

Bangor, ME · 3d

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Penobscot County Jail expansion rejected

Penobscot County residents voted against potentially relocating the county jail outside of Bangor. The referendum was rejected by a very slim margin, with under 150 ballots separating the vote. Doug Dunbar, a member of the "No Penobscot County Jail Expansion" organization, says an expansion of the county jail wouldn't benefit the community. Instead, Dunbar thinks efforts should focus on diversion and programming outside of the jail.

Penobscot County, ME · 3d

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Maine private schools sue Maine DOE over special education rule

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Independent Schools and seven Maine private schools are suing the Maine Department of Education over new special education regulations that they say will have a “significant effect” on the safety of students and staff. Foxcroft Academy and Washington Academy are...

Maine · 3d

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Bangor installs traffic cameras designed to keep cars moving

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - If you’ve ever sat alone at a red light wondering whether the signal knows you’re there, Bangor officials say new traffic detection cameras are designed to help. The city has installed Miovision cameras at intersections across Bangor to detect waiting vehicles and help signals...

Bangor, ME · 4h

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7 Things That Happen Inside a Maine Wreath Factory Every November

In 2011, an experienced wreath maker in Washington County could turn out 150 to 200 wreaths in a day. Here’s what happens inside a Maine wreath factory every November. Whitney Wreath, which runs a wreath factory in Machias, expected to buy more than 1 million pounds of tips in 2012.

Washington County, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

Husson will offer free tuition to Aroostook students

Qualified students must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA, an adjusted gross family income of less than $80,000 and live in Aroostook County.

Bangor, ME · 3d

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Penobscot County voters scuttle plans for jail relocation

Penobscot County won’t be building a new jail outside of Bangor after voters rejected the proposal on Tuesday. Voters rejected the jail referendum by a narrow margin of 136 votes. County Commissioner Blair Tinkham released the unofficial results Friday, days after Maine saw historic midterm voter turnout. There were...

Penobscot County, ME · 3d

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Popular Washington County trail reopens after more than year

One of Washington County's most popular preserves has reopened. The Boot Head Preserve in Lubec officially reopened last week after a year-and-a-half restoration project. The Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced the reopening, highlighting the trail's natural beauty. Those who visit the preserve can enjoy many different ecosystems ranging from spruce and fir forests, a coastal peat bog, beaches, and views of the coastline.

Washington County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

Box of Maine rallies community to send 1,000 care packages to deployed Maine troops

Third annual Veterans Day Packout brings veterans, families and local businesses together for a mission that needs community support. BREWER — Box of Maine is calling on local businesses and communities across Maine to help accomplish its largest military care package mission yet: packing and sending 1,000 boxes filled with Maine-made products to deployed service […]

Maine · 3h

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, ME · 8h

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Bangor's annual mall craft fair returns as mall's future remains uncertain

BANGOR -- After the Bangor Mall was condemned earlier this week, the annual craft fair had to move to a new location, and while the event goes on it marks an uncertain future for the mall. Cathy Harvey, the organizer behind the craft fair, just sold her store Furniture, Mattresses,...

Bangor, ME · 23h

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The Maine Running Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2026 and recognizes a Bangor race

AUGUSTA -- Runners from across the state were honored as trailblazers for the sport in Augusta on Sunday, well past the finish line. For nearly forty years the Maine Running Hall of Fame has been recognizing current and former athletes and coaches, who have had an impact on the sport.

Bangor, ME · 22h

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Bangor Mall tenants face relocation after city condemns property

Tenants of the Bangor Mall are looking for new places to set up shop after the city condemned the property this week over health and safety concerns. For "Some Theater Company," which has operated out of the mall for nearly seven years, the closure came with little notice. "Just got...

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Local pastor elected to Bangor City Council

Terry Dinkins became the pastor of the Mansion Church 13 years ago and for the past six years, he's turned his church into a warming shelter for the unhoused during Maine's colder months. Right before COVID-19 shutdowns, he installed a shower inside the church. Now, it's used by over ten people a night.

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Bangor And Brewer Veterans Day: Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Ceremonies

Pancakes at Jeffs Catering, a parade over the Chamberlain Bridge, Taps at Mt. Hope. Bangor and Brewer have a full day set aside for veterans.

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Bangor craft fair returns in new, bigger location after mall condemnation

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor staple is returning for the next two weekends, and it’s looking a little different this year. The Bangor Craft Fair begins this weekend. Usually held inside the Bangor Mall, the building’s recent condemnation left crafters and attendees wondering what would happen to the event.

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