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Bangor Daily News

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A Maine peninsula’s towns keep saying no to marijuana stores

A second "no" vote in Sedgwick on Tuesday follows a similar vote in neighboring Blue Hill in 2025.

Sedgwick, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Lack of bathrooms and heat prompted Bangor Mall to be condemned, city says

The city explained its reasoning, saying the “significant health and safety-related code violations” forced the condemnation.

Bangor, ME · 3d

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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.

Bangor, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Paul LePage declares victory over Matt Dunlap in 2nd District race

If his current lead holds, the former governor's victory will stand almost alone for Maine Republicans.

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Holden-area school to close following voter approval

With Tuesday's vote, residents of RSU 63 communities agreed to consolidate students in two buildings.

Eddington, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Former councilor elected to vacant Brewer City Council seat

Kevin O’Connell will fill a vacancy created after Deputy Mayor Bill Kimball resigned in July.

Brewer, ME · 3d

The Cool Down

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Low-income Maine mobile home owners can replace oil furnaces with heat pumps for $1,000

Upgrading heating and cooling is one of the best ways to save on utility bills and protect against rising energy prices.

Maine · 3d

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Penobscot County taxes on track to increase under proposed 2027 budget

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Property taxes are on track to increase again in Penobscot County under a proposed 2027 county budget that saw no reductions following hours of review. The county budget committee met for more than four hours in Bangor on Wednesday night, reviewing the proposed spending plan line-by-line without making any cuts.

Penobscot County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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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 · 20h

Snopes

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Fact Check: Maine law allows interpreters to help voters mark ballots, despite fraud claims

A conservative news outlet claimed footage shows Somali interpreters filling out ballots in a "blatant violation of state law."

Maine · 3d

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Boat landing to be named for former owner of Ellsworth American

A boat landing under construction in the Penobscot County town of Orrington will be named for Alan Baker, who owned and published the Ellsworth American for 27 years and founded the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor in 2001. The landing, which will provide recreational and emergency responder access throughout...

Orrington, ME · 2d

WPFO

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spends Election Day greeting Maine voters

HAMPDEN (WGME) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spent Election Day greeting voters across the state. Charles made stops in Gorham, Auburn and Hampden Tuesday. He says his message to Mainers remains the same as it did when he started his campaign: cut crime, cut taxes and no nonsense...

Maine · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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2 newcomers oust incumbents in Belfast City Council race

Caitlin Hills and Zachary Schmesser beat longtime councilors Mary Mortier and Neal Harkness.

Belfast, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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A long tradition of greeting our troops at BGR

COURTESY OF BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT For more than three decades, one of Bangor’s proudest traditions has begun with a simple act: showing up. In 1991, thousands descended on Bangor International Airport to welcome home troops returning from Operation Desert Storm and support those deploying to areas of conflict. Veterans, families, students, scout groups, and neighbors […]

Bangor, ME · 1d

Knewz

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‘I was misled’: Maine Republican and Sen. Susan Collins supporter says she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad for Democrat Troy Jackson as Senate race grows increasingly competitive

A Susan Collins supporter claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad supporting Democratic Maine Senate challenger Troy Jackson. BY: MEGA A Maine Republican who supports Sen. Susan Collins claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign advertisement backing Democratic challenger Troy Jackson as the state’s competitive Senate race heats up ahead of the midterm elections. Collins supporter says she was misled Kelly Kusnirak, a Scarborough resident, said she believed she was participating in an...

Maine · 7d

The Hill

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Maine live results: 2026 governor’s election

Maine voters on Tuesday pick their next governor, with two-term incumbent Gov. Janet Mills (D) term limited and ineligible to seek reelection, in a race that has been somewhat overshadowed by the high-profile Senate contest in the state. Democrats are hoping to hold the Pine Tree State’s governor’s mansion with their nominee, former state House…

Maine · 3d

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Coalition reacts to referendum being re-submitted

STATEWIDE - The Coalition for Free and Fair Schools is continuing their opposition to the initiative they say is targeting Maine youth. "Protect Girls Sports " referendum was re-submitted today for the 2027 ballot. The Coalition says last winter the out- of -state paid signature collectors and the billionaire who...

Maine · 4d

The Hill

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Pingree wins Maine governor’s race

Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree (D) was projected to defeat Republican Bobby Charles in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), with Pingree securing a third consecutive term for Democrats.  Pingree will succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who is term limited. She faced Charles, a former George W. Bush administration…

Maine · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Former chief deputy has sizable lead in heated Hancock County sheriff’s race

Corey Bagley held nearly a 3,000-vote lead over Dakota Dupuis at around 1 a.m. Wednesday.

Hancock County, ME · 3d