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    Politics

    Trump administration pulls funding from Maine prison system over trans inmate

    wgme.com • Politics • Maine

    The Trump administration withheld funding from Maine's prison system due to its housing of a transgender inmate, escalating a broader conflict over transgender rights.

    Maine’s first Office of New Americans director steps down after 3 months

    pressherald.com • Politics • Maine

    Maine's first director of the Office of New Americans resigned after facing criticism for past actions deemed biased by an Armenian immigrant group.

    Opinion: Maine should support the COVID vaccine

    pressherald.com • Politics • Maine

    This opinion piece argues that Maine should support COVID-19 vaccination efforts, citing numerous studies showing the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing deaths and hospitalizations.

    Maine Governor, Staring Down Trump, Says She Is Unfazed by ‘Loud Men’ - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Politics • Maine

    Maine Governor Janet Mills stands firm against President Trump's threats to cut funding over a state law allowing transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, leading to escalating tensions and potential legal action.

    Orrington won’t say how much it’s spending on troubled trash plant

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    The town of Orrington in Maine is facing criticism for its lack of transparency regarding taxpayer funds spent on a troubled trash incinerator, refusing to release public records despite multiple requests.

    Star of 'Blair Witch Project' could be voted off Maine select board

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    A Maine town is considering recalling its select board member, Heather Donahue, star of 'The Blair Witch Project', following a dispute over road ownership and accusations of misconduct.

    Susan Collins is quietly working to contain the damage for Maine

    bostonglobe.com • Politics • Maine

    Senator Susan Collins navigates a challenging political landscape, quietly intervening to protect Maine from Trump's retaliation while publicly maintaining neutrality.

    Win for Maine as Trump officials agree to halt school funding freeze | Maine | The Guardian

    theguardian.com • Politics • Maine

    The Trump administration has agreed to restore school funding to Maine after a legal battle over the state's transgender rights policy.

    Details emerge about Orrington’s ownership of troubled trash plant

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    The town of Orrington's 25% ownership in the troubled Eagle Point Energy Center trash incinerator is revealed, along with discrepancies in previously reported ownership structures and ongoing repair efforts.

    Aroostook town and paper mill clash over tax bill

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    A Maine town and its largest employer are in a dispute over a $25 million tax abatement request after a tax assessment error.

    Old Town expects to cut 17 positions to prevent a larger tax hike

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    Old Town, Maine, faces a budget shortfall due to the closure of the ND Paper mill, necessitating potential job cuts and a property tax increase despite efforts to mitigate the impact.

    Why it took 19 years and 12 deaths to build suicide barriers on Maine's tallest bridge

    bangordailynews.com • Politics • Maine

    After 19 years and 12 deaths by suicide from Maine's tallest bridge, suicide barriers are finally being installed, marking a culmination of advocacy efforts from grieving families and mental health experts.

    Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets

    pressherald.com • Politics • Maine

    Maine's legislature passed a bill to protect concertgoers from ticket scams and price gouging, requiring transparent fees, banning bots, and prohibiting the sale of speculative tickets.

    Accident

    Man who died at Sugarloaf has been identified

    bangordailynews.com • Accident • Maine

    63-year-old Kendall Willard of Kingfield, Maine, died in a skiing accident at Sugarloaf Mountain after falling on a closed trail while retrieving a dropped item from a chairlift.

    Engine that exploded aboard cruise ship in Maine needed an oil change, investigators say

    bangordailynews.com • Accident • Maine

    An engine explosion on a Maine cruise ship injured a crew member due to debris in the lubrication system, likely from overdue oil changes, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report.

    2 horses die after Eddington crash

    bangordailynews.com • Accident • Maine

    Two horses died after a truck hauling them crashed into trees on Route 9 in Eddington, Maine.

    2 injured in serious single-car crash on I-395 in Bangor

    bangordailynews.com • Accident • Maine

    A serious single-car accident on I-395 in Bangor, Maine, left two individuals with significant injuries, with speed and alcohol suspected as contributing factors.

    Business

    Stockton Springs convenience store closes after less than a year

    bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine

    Cutterman's Variety Store in Stockton Springs, Maine, closed after less than a year in operation due to an unsuccessful negotiation with the landlord.

    Bangor’s 1st Aroma Joe’s opens Wednesday

    bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine

    Bangor, Maine's first Aroma Joe's coffee shop opens Wednesday at 4 a.m., offering coffee, espresso drinks, and breakfast items.

    Local bakery owners buying Bucksport restaurant

    bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine

    Sweet Cheeks Bakery, a popular Maine bakery, is purchasing Glenn's Place restaurant in Bucksport, adding breakfast to its menu and renaming it Sweet Cheeks Diner.

    2 iconic Maine restaurant chains now have the same owner

    bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine

    Two iconic Maine restaurant chains, Anglers and Governor's, are now under the same ownership after a seasoned restaurateur acquired Anglers from its longtime owner.

    Real Estate

    The man behind Maine’s iconic botanical gardens helped design this $9.2M property

    bangordailynews.com • RealEstate • Maine

    A $9.2 million Maine summer home, designed by the landscape architect behind Boothbay's botanical gardens, is for sale and features stunning ocean views and curated gardens.

    Bangor Mall owner outlines plan to make long-awaited repairs

    bangordailynews.com • RealEstate • Maine

    The owner of the Bangor Mall, Namdar Realty Group, plans to submit a repair plan to the city following a court order to address stormwater issues and other code violations.

    ‘Unsellable’ Bucksport motel with troubled past has sold

    bangordailynews.com • RealEstate • Maine

    A long-vacant, condemned motel in Bucksport, Maine, with a troubled history, has finally been sold to buyers planning to renovate and reopen it as lodging.

    Rumors of a wealthy landowner swirl after Maine hiking land closes

    bangordailynews.com • RealEstate • Maine

    Speculation surrounds the identity of a wealthy landowner who closed a popular hiking area in Maine and is building a large waterfront home, raising concerns among residents and businesses.

    News

    This Maine town has a choice: Accept a gift of land or hand it over to the Hells Angels

    bangordailynews.com • News • Maine

    The town of Buckfield, Maine, faces a unique dilemma: accept a generous land and scholarship donation or let it go to the Hells Angels.

    Last newspaper printing press in eastern Maine is closing down

    bangordailynews.com • News • Maine

    The last newspaper printing press in eastern Maine is closing, resulting in job losses and marking a significant shift in the state's newspaper industry.

    Longtime Bangor firefighter dies by suicide

    bangordailynews.com • News • Maine

    A longtime Bangor firefighter died by suicide, prompting the department to address mental health concerns within the fire service and highlight available resources.

    Missing Maine woman has been found safe

    bangordailynews.com • News • Maine

    A missing Maine woman, Brandy Foster, who has developmental disabilities, has been found safe after going missing from her grandmother's home.

    Finance

    Bucksport library is at a financial tipping point

    bangordailynews.com • Finance • Maine

    The Buck Memorial Library in Bucksport, Maine, faces a financial crisis due to increased services and insufficient funding from local municipalities.

    Orrington trash plant owes contractor $26K, company says

    bangordailynews.com • Finance • Maine

    A contractor claims the Orrington trash incinerator owes them $26,000, sparking a dispute and raising concerns about the facility's finances.

    Orrington trash plant owner to pay town nearly $25K a month, documents show

    bangordailynews.com • Finance • Maine

    The new owner of Orrington's closed trash incinerator will pay the town nearly $25,000 monthly to settle a $2.5 million mortgage.

    Lawsuit

    County employee suing after placed on leave over dog bite drama

    bostonglobe.com • Lawsuit • Maine

    A Maine county employee is suing after being placed on administrative leave following an incident involving her dog biting a custodian.

    Old Town HOA discriminated against woman and her service dog, human rights commission finds

    bangordailynews.com • Lawsuit • Maine

    A Maine woman and her service dog were discriminated against by their homeowners association, leading to a human rights commission finding of unlawful discrimination and a potential settlement.

    Camden will sue resident for feeding birds despite rat infestation

    bangordailynews.com • Lawsuit • Maine

    The town of Camden, Maine, is suing a resident for repeatedly violating local ordinances by feeding birds, allegedly contributing to a persistent rat infestation in the neighborhood.

    Ecology

    2 aggressive invasive fish are both living in a Maine river

    bangordailynews.com • Ecology • Maine

    Two aggressive invasive fish species, northern pike and muskellunge, are coexisting in Maine's St. John River, posing a significant threat to native fish populations.

    Tick expert offers advice for increasingly popular ‘No Mow May’

    bangordailynews.com • Ecology • Maine

    The increasing popularity of No Mow May in Maine presents a potential trade-off between benefiting pollinators and increasing tick habitats.

    Crime

    Raymond Brown of Bangor, Maine arrested in cold case murder

    bostonglobe.com • Crime • Maine

    A 65-year-old Maine man was arrested for the 1984 cold case murder of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found on the shore of the St. Croix River.

    FBI investigating alleged theft involving the manager of a Boothbay dump

    bangordailynews.com • Crime • Maine

    An FBI investigation into alleged theft at a Boothbay, Maine waste facility led to the unpaid suspension of the operations manager, Steve Lewis, who is also a member of the Boothbay Select Board.

    Government

    Bucksport hires town manager’s assistant to replace her

    bangordailynews.com • Government • Maine

    Bucksport, Maine's long-time town manager is being replaced by her assistant, ensuring a smooth transition as the town navigates complex issues.

    Down East town won’t take legal action after audit finds questionable expenses

    bangordailynews.com • Government • Maine

    A forensic audit of Cutler, Maine revealed questionable expenses, but legal action was deemed too costly and time-consuming, leading the town to implement financial reforms instead.