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in mind that due to the uncertainties of reaching sources and the need to cover breaking news every story listed may not be published today.
Bangor’s Methadone Community Advisory Group meets today to hear an expansion proposal from Discovery House, a for-profit clinic, in the wake of recent changes to methadone treatment at Acadia Hospital. Discovery House already has state approval to expand from 500 to 700 clients, but still needs city approval to proceed. Reporter: Eric Russell
A new report shows roads in Maine are continuing to decline in quality. What can the state do to reverse the trend amid a continuing budget shortfall? Reporter: Mal Leary
Gubernatorial candidate Libby Mitchell, a Democrat, is unveiling her plan this afternoon to improve education in Maine. Reporter: Chris Cousins
A former Muslim who was part of the fundamentalist revolution in 1979 that overthrew the Shah of Iran will be in Bangor Saturday to talk about Islam and his conversion to Christianity. Daniel Shayesteh is scheduled to speak at the Neighborhood Church on Texas Ave., to tell his life story. Reporter: Judy Harrison
Sean McMillan of Bangor creates granite vases, bowls and lamps out of rocks he finds at construction sites while working for S.H. Bridges Construction Inc. of Bangor. He recently sold 35 vases at his first art show, the Sidewalk Art Festival in Bangor. Reporter: Aislinn Sarnacki
In Sports, we’ll preview Friday night’s slate of key high school football games and members of our staff will be covering high school soccer action.