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Bangor Daily News

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Furrow, Gallagher and Maskala could bring needed change to Bangor

"Our city needs leaders who take taxpayers’ concerns seriously and remember that people can disagree on policy while remaining neighbors, not enemies."

Bangor, ME · 11d

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Maine Republicans call on state Auditor Matt Dunlap to release work hour records

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -Maine Republicans are calling on state Auditor Matt Dunlap to release records detailing his work hours. Dunlap is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. About the position. The auditor is a salaried statutory officer elected by the Legislature. The auditor does not clock in for hourly...

Maine · 11d

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Bangor's 'Witch Walk' brings together community for an often solitary practice

Many turn out for the Witch Walk and dance in downtown Bangor Oct. 17, 2026. About 100 people paraded through downtown Bangor on Saturday, Oct. 17. The weather was sunny as they made their way along the sidewalk, but their flowing skirts and robes whipped around in the brisk fall wind.

Bangor, ME · 10d

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Fact Check: FAKE WABI-TV 5 Video Falsely Claims Troy Jackson Threatened To Cut Staff In Half With An Axe

Does a real WABI-TV 5 news report show Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, Troy Jackson, threatening to cut staff in half with an axe? No, that's not true: Station General Manager Kim Petry confirmed that the video is fabricated and "was not produced, aired, or authorized by WABI." Hive Moderation determined the audio was 99.1% likely to be AI-generated. Lead Stories found no matching reports from established news outlets about such an incident.

Maine · 11d

We Are Aroostook

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Early Darkness And Trick-or-treaters In Eastern Maine Neighborhoods Call For Extra Caution This Weekend

Halloween's hitting Eastern Maine hard this weekend, and with darkness falling earlier, police are asking drivers to slow down in neighborhoods where kids in costumes will be everywhere.

Bangor, ME · 10d

We Are Danbury

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Should Connecticut Ban Billboard Ads Like Vermont and Maine?

A Reddit post sparked conversation about whether Connecticut should ban billboards like Maine and Vermont do. One driver noticed the difference while traveling through Vermont this summer, where highways stay clear of roadside ads.

Connecticut · 14d

New York Post

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Why New England residents are more likely to believe in ghosts and hauntings: study

A worker was cleaning a basement at the Spooky World in New Hampshire, when a spine-chilling figure of a “haunted spirit” emerged from the shadows, the haunted theme park’s owner told The Post. “This big burly guy jumped like he had seen a ghost and ran out of there,” said Mike Accomando, who runs the sprawling attraction in Litchfield. The worker soon learned the basement — which had formerly been a restaurant — was the site of an unexpected death decades ago, he explained on the eve of Halloween. People in Maine and New Hampshire are more likely to believe in ghosts, according to a new survey. paul – stock.adobe.com Most of his employees are now convinced the space is home to a ghost — a belief that a new study shows is more likely to happen in New England than any other part of the United States. One dead, 6 injured in shooting inside Spirit Halloween at California shopping mall New England residents, especially those in Maine and New Hampshire, are more prone to ghosts, hauntings and “the metaphysical,” the study that rated “America’s “Most Superstitious States” found. Maine was ranked No. 1 based on factors such a belief

Maine · 10d

The Mirror US

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Maine protesters say ICE shooting 'opened a lot of eyes’ to reality of voting red

EXCLUSIVE: Maine protesters said that in the months following the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, local residents have said the incident opened their eyes to the actions of the Trump administration

Maine · 11d

Moneywise

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Maine woman on Social Security, 88, said rising rents would leave her nowhere to go. Neighbors stepped in within minutes

Norway, Maine, voters capped increases at a corporate-owned senior park in about five minutes.

Maine · 12d

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Oct. 30, 2026: Maine's two most consequential races

One race could determine control of the U.S. Senate, the other will determine who controls the state bureaucracy for the next four years. Maine’s U.S. Senate race and the contest for governor have run in tandem for the past year, but along different paths of scrutiny and attention. If that seems unusual, it’s because it is. In most gubernatorial election years, the race for the Blaine House is the most important one on the ballot.

Maine · 10d

Main Street Dollars

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Maine’s emergency fuel help opens November 1 and the season ends April 30

Maine households that run low on heating fuel have a separate emergency track that opens on the first day of November. It sits on top of the regular heating assistance program, which has taken applications since early August. The two programs close on different dates, and the gap between them is easy to miss. MaineHousing […]

Maine · 11d

101.9 The Rock

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Pierce Gorneault Wins State Title as County Cross Country Teams Shine

Caribou's Pierce Gorneault wins the Class B state championship, Emma Graves takes second, Houlton/GHCA finishes runner-up in Class C, and Caribou earns both Class B Sportsmanship Awards.

Aroostook County, ME · 8d

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Brush fire risk in Maine increases with dried grass, leaf litter this time of year

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A severe drought is present in more than half the state, with many towns along the Midcoast in an extreme drought. This time of year, there are several factors that increase the risk for brush fires. “That’s the leaf litter on the ground, the dead and drying...

Maine · 10d

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Maine high schoolers get a taste of business careers at Thomas College event

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -More than 80 high school students from across the state attended the Future Business Leaders event at Thomas College in Waterville. Students heard from two panels. One panel was made up of college students, and the other was made up of state business leaders. Students also took...

Waterville, ME · 10d

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Public, private funds lock in protections for western Maine forest

Winter snow in Maine’s Chadbourne Tree Farm helps replenish local streams and underground aquifers, which feed into the Sebago watershed and provide drinking water for more than 200,000 people in the greater Portland area. (Adobe Stock) Listen to this story HERE. Oct 31, 2026. By Kathryn Carley. Conservationists are...

Maine · 9d

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Craft fair held at Bangor Elks Lodge

BANGOR -- Community members looking for candy and crafts got both today at an event in Bangor. Vendors and artists from across Maine gathered at the Bangor Elks lodge for a Halloween craft fair and trick-or-treat. Organizer Tina Morrison has been hosting the event for four years at the Bangor...

Bangor, ME · 9d

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Susan Collins, Troy Jackson spend Halloween with Maine voters ahead of midterm elections

With just three days until the midterm elections, Maine's U.S. Senate candidates spent part of Halloween connecting with voters across the state, trading traditional campaign stops for candy, costumes and conversations with families. Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins attended a trunk-or-treat event in Bangor on Saturday, while her Democratic opponent,...

Maine · 9d

I-95 FM

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🎃 SAD NEWS, MAINE! A Beloved Haunted House Is Gone for Good 👻

Maine's spooky season is almost over, and sadly, so is the story of this popular haunted house.

Bangor, ME · 12d

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Holden municipal workers hand out candy to elementary school students

HOLDEN -- Elementary students wore their Halloween costumes to school today, and got candy from local municipal officials. The Holden Police, Fire Department, Public Works, and City Manager gave out candy to over 100 students who walked over from their school before heading home on Friday. Holden's municipal services have...

Holden, ME · 10d