Today is Friday. Temperatures will be in the mid-20s to mid-30s from north to south, with snow up north and a mix of snow and rain down south. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.
Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
Army’s delayed report of Maine shooter’s past threats affected police response, deputy says
That mirrors the conclusion of a third-party review that found that the Army Reserve downplayed warnings about Robert Card II.
Why hunters use AR-style guns
It’s a legitimate question after a mass shooting with an AR-style gun left 18 people dead and 13 injured in Lewiston.
Meet the lawyer who got disabled Maine vets a bigger vehicle tax break
Chris McGhee wanted Maine’s disabled veterans to “receive the recognition and support they deserve without unnecessary struggle.”
This Presque Isle mansion costs the same as a southern Maine condo
The $650,000 property at 123 Hardy St. was built in the 1970s and includes crazy features.
Husson’s new president is 1st woman to lead the university
Lynne Coy-Ogan joined Husson as the School of Education’s dean in 2005 and spent the past 15 years as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.
$15M in bridge repairs will change traffic for years in Hampden
Federal grants will fund repairs to three bridges along Route 202, including two over Souadabscook Stream.
Bangor student donates $7,500 to high school from his sneaker sales
The anonymous student asked that his donation be used to buy shoes for students lacking appropriate footwear.
St. John Valley restaurant will close a location after owner’s death
Workers had planned to keep both locations open but found it impossible without its founder and namesake.
‘Strong smell of marijuana’ led to Orland grow bust
Marijuana is legal in Maine, but large-scale growing is only allowed within the regulated adult-use and medical markets.
6 of the weirdest animals in Maine’s woods and waters
They might not be cute or bring millions of dollars into the state from hunters, but they are certainly interesting.
Don’t look at this owl
“The Maine Birds Facebook group bans mention of these owls. Moderators are standing by to make sure the rules are followed.”
The Penobscot Pioneers are still dominating Maine girls’ hockey
The Pioneers burst onto the hockey scene last year with a terrific first season.
Sophomore’s breakout season is propelling Machias boys’ basketball to the top
Machias point guard Mickey Fitzsimmons has unexpectedly led the Bulldogs to a 12-1 record.
In other Maine news …
Bill to halt natural gas expansion in Maine prompts energy and climate debate
Applications for heating aid are up this winter
Bangor pedestrian struck in hit-and-run crash
Massachusetts man dies after snowmobile crash in The County
Woman allegedly started a fire in her Maine apartment building
Former Maine guardsman found guilty of sexually abusing child
Wayne man allegedly tried to sexually exploit child over social media
Woman sentenced for stealing more than $200K from Waterville youth center
I-95 tractor trailer crash was caused by wrong-way driver, police say
Pedestrian fatally struck by tractor trailer in South Portland committed suicide, police say
White supremacist sent racist email to South Portland diversity director
Portland Denny’s will be torn down to make way for roundabout
Maine man honored with prestigious award from King Charles III
Orono phenom Ruth White wins 3rd-straight Maine Gatorade cross country award
John Bapst boys hockey shocks A North leader Bangor
UMaine men’s basketball team wins in return to Orono