Here are some of our coverage plans for the day. This feature is an opportunity for you to comment on our coverage choices, suggest sources, ask questions or share your knowledge in order to help us keep everyone better informed.
We call it “The Daily News Meeting” because the list is generated from the 10 a.m. planning meeting BDN editors conduct each weekday.
Keep in mind that due to the uncertainties of reaching sources and the need to cover breaking news every story listed may not be published today.
For Wednesday, Sept. 1:
Louise Jonaitis, owner of Grand State ‘O Maine Land Co. in Newry, submitted the winning bid yesterday of just over $1 million to purchase the Moosehead Manufacturing plant in Monson at auction. Who is Ms. Jonaitis, and why is she interested in running a furniture factory in rural Maine? We’ll find out and let you know. Reporter: Chris Cousins
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As Hurricane Earl barrels toward the U.S. eastern seaboard we continue to monitor how Maine is preparing for what will at least result in high seas along the coast. Reporters: Abigail Curtis, Rich Hewitt, Bill Trotter
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Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II with the signing of surrender documents by Japan. To commemorate the event, church bells are scheduled to be rung across Bangor, just as they were in 1945. Reporter: Roxanne Saucier
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The Maine Forest Service is holding a “firewood exchange” at the York turnpike plaza over the Labor Day weekend in order to keep visitors to the state from bringing invasive beetles and other insects into the state. How much wood does the service expect to exchange and what kind of reaction is expected from the public? Reporter: Kevin Miller
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The annual Windjammer Weekend is scheduled this weekend in Camden. We preview the event and how the weather may affect it. Reporter: Rich Hewitt
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In sports, the University of Maine football team opens its schedule with a Thursday night game against Albany at Alfond Stadium in Orono. We will preview the matchup. Reporter: Peter Warner