Good morning. Temperatures will be in the low 30s today with partly sunny skies throughout the state.
Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
Today’s a big day for ranked-choice voting in Maine
At a BDN Dirigo Speaks program on Wednesday evening, Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap said he expects his staff to be able to conduct a ranked ballot tally on Thursday that would determine the outcome of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District election, unless a federal judge steps in to halt the process or invalidate Maine’s ranked-choice voting system.
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How one Maine town reinvented itself after its biggest employer left
When the federal government decided to close Brunswick Naval Air Station, town officials stared down dire predictions that the local economy would collapse and that the town’s population and school system would be decimated. Then a major recession hit. But the town did not collapse and development there is booming on multiple fronts. How did they do it?
Why a Maine woman is sewing her own high-fashion clothing from repurposed fabric
When you think of Maine style, visions of plaid flannel shirts, Carhartt overalls, long underwear and iconic L.L. Bean boots may come to mind.
But Jolene Bryant of the Waldo County town of Knox is pairing Maine ingenuity with upcycling to make her own clothes. She’s finding it’s a way to express her creativity, and a way to make choices that are more ethical and sustainable than just buying clothes at the store would be.
Sea squirts are having a ‘banner year’ in the Gulf of Maine
The small, tube-like creatures bunch together and attach themselves to pretty much anything fixed to the ocean floor — including lobster traps, cages used by oyster farmers and piling. They’ve been growing in number in the shallow waters along the Maine coast.
Katahdin-area resort looks to expand with $1M events center
One of the Katahdin region’s largest resorts will get an events center and operations building as part of a $1 million expansion plan.
Matthew Polstein hopes to add the two buildings to his Twin Pines Camps resort and New England Outdoor Center in Township 1, Range 8 in northern Penobscot County near Millinocket by next fall.
Do this: See ‘Laura’ at New Surry Theatre
“Laura,” best known as the title of the 1944 film noir starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews, kicks off the season for the New Surry Theatre at Blue Hill’s Town Hall Theatre. It is a fun show, that is well staged and acted but about 15 minutes too long for 21st century theatergoers.
“Laura” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Town Hall Theatre, 18 Union St., Blue Hill. For information, call 207-200-4720 or visit newsurrytheatre.org.
In other news…
Maine
Locals say they’re OK with retail pot sales, just not in their neighborhoods
Co-conspirator testifies against partner in Aroostook murder trial
Kids group wants to hear from the front lines of Maine’s child welfare system
Bangor
Bangor police seek 29-year-old in connection with homicide
Sarah Nichols, 28, selected as next chair of Bangor City Council
Orrington to vote on $3.5M public safety building proposal
Business
Gas prices drop a bit more in northern New England
Teamsters drivers, mechanics ratify first contract with Shaw’s in Maine
Aroostook County biomass plant shuts down
Politics
Judge aims to announce fate of ranked-choice voting in Maine’s 2nd District on Thursday
What you need to know about the judge set to rule on ranked-choice voting
Taking apart the legal arguments on Maine’s ranked-choice voting system
Opinion
Counting Maine’s ranked-choice ballots must continue
Blue wave carries health care to 70,000 Mainers
Concern about caravan crisis ends with the election
Sports
Wadling, Black Bears top Bryant before showdown with Duke
Class D football final postponed until Saturday
CAA football coaches expect UMaine-Elon showdown to be a tight battle
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