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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Arend T. Thibodeau, a Navy veteran, writer and photographer, on making something good happen at the former Loring Air Force Base. Once home to the largest operational stockpile of nuclear weapons in the United States, the historic remains of the Cold War hub in Limestone are now largely in ruins.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Communities across the state held municipal elections yesterday. In Dover-Foxcroft, residents voted against spending $9 million to repair a dam they previously voted to keep, effectively authorizing its removal. Voters in Bar Harbor and Old Town elected new Town Council and City Council members. Dexter recalled two school board members. Union rejected a ban on campers as permanent housing. Meanwhile, Buckfield residents voted against giving the Hells Angels motorcycle club nearly 14 acres and close to a million dollars.
A health care entrepreneur joined the field of Republicans running for Maine governor. Owen McCarthy had been mentioned for months as a potential GOP candidate to run to succeed Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat who is termed out of office next year.
Maine once housed a massive nuclear weapons arsenal. Navy veteran, writer and photographer Arend T. Thibodeau’s latest book, “The Aroostook Arms Race: Cold War in the Crown of Maine,” shines a light on the crumbling historical remains.
Brewer approved an $18.4 million budget that will raise residents’ taxes. The increase comes despite the city having lowered its property tax rate for the fifth consecutive year to a 30-year low of $15.40.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Susan Collins breaks with Republicans to oppose sending Marines to LA
- Maine and 15 states sue feds for ending ban on rapid-firing triggers
- Hannah Pingree enters the Democratic race to be Maine’s next governor
- Maine Democrats allow ‘red flag’ hearing after gun-rights groups threaten lawsuit
- Suspect arrested in Glenburn shooting
- Broadway will be closed for overnight I-95 bridge work this week
- Moose spotted walking through St. Joseph Hospital’s driveway
- New Hampshire man allegedly led police on chase through Lincoln
- A 250-year-old Revolutionary War shipwreck may have been found in Maine
- Ellsworth man shot by police during arrest goes on trial this week
- Construction starts on new Ellsworth hotel
- Minnesota man killed when his motorcycle went off a Maine road into the trees
- Leaders of former Maine syringe provider open Winterport art gallery
- UMaine Sports Hall of Fame inductees include former NHL star Ben Bishop
- How Cooper Flagg is preparing for NBA Summer League ahead of Mavericks meeting
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“This is more than a waste management issue. It is a public health issue, an environmental justice issue, and yes, a racial justice issue.”
Opinion: Out-of-state waste is fueling environmental injustice to Penobscot Nation
LIFE IN MAINE
A Deer Isle American Legion hall that was shuttered for two years lives on with live music and barbecue.
If you’re fishing for landlocked salmon or brown trout, here are some tips for identifying your catch.
Maine’s famed Whoopie Pie festival is this weekend in Dover-Foxcroft.