QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Cathy Manchester of Keller Williams Greater Portland, on what a major real estate industry lawsuit settlement could mean for Maine’s red-hot housing market.
TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES
Under a new proposal, Mainers could see lower liquor prices. But the Mills administration is warning it could reduce revenue for the state’s budget.
Two Bangor city councilors are running for the Penobscot County Commission. Neither plans to step down from the City Council if they win.
Aroostook County towns are using their landfill to fight blight. The first 500 tons are free.
The Hancock County sheriff has a new chief deputy for the third time in 18 months. And he can fly a drone.
The eastern Maine sports community lost two important figures this month. The ice arena owner and the announcer each died unexpectedly.
MAINE IN PICTURES
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875M and Powerball reaches $600M
- Maine appeals ruling that paused foreign election interference law
- Lawmakers consider sealing cannabis conviction records
- Bangor elementary school closes after electrical fire
- Man accused of assaulting woman and then trying to flee from Bangor police while in handcuffs
- Deputy criticized for response before Lewiston shooting is running for Sagadahoc County sheriff
- Lewiston man pleads guilty to sending racist death threats to neighbors
- Woman waving ‘frantically for help’ leads to car chase in Portland
- Body found in Casco Bay
- Water samples reveal widespread PFAS contamination in Casco Bay
- Limerick man allegedly bites trooper, breaks ankle of another during domestic violence call
- New Hampshire diner fight leads to charges against former police officer from Maine
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Regular BDN Outdoors contributor Allie Ladd sent us this beautiful video of two golden eagles — an uncommon but still native raptor species in Maine — squawking up a storm and squabbling over what appears to be a deer carcass in the woods. Video edited by Leela Stockley; read the whole story here.
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Technology-powered relevant ads level the playing field, helping our little business stand out and compete with bigger players like Pottery Barn and Yankee Candle.”
Opinion: Maine privacy proposal could snuff out our candle business
LIFE IN MAINE
What would we be without the blue tarp? Bangor Daily News Homestead writer Julia Bayly gives us a look behind the plastic curtain.
The “devil” comet is coming. The night of the solar eclipse will be a great time to glimpse another once-in-a-lifetime cosmic sight.
“There are nearly 300 breeding bird species in Maine, and they’re all about to have sex,” BDN birding columnist Bob Duchesne writes. Here’s their soundtrack.