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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Chad Bradbury, an Orono landlord, on proposed rules that would redefine disorderly activity, potentially resulting in fines for tenants, and in some cases landlords.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree want to see the Jeffrey Epstein files. The House Oversight subcommittee dealing with federal law enforcement voted 8-2 to seek the records.
A CEO’s firing is the latest turmoil at an eastern Maine social service agency. The instability at Downeast Community Partners raises questions about how effectively the organization can keep offering its vital services.
Orono landlords are pushing back against rules that would target rowdy renters. The proposal would add a slew of fineable actions — including excessive noise and obstructing town roads — to the town’s disorderly activity list.
Maine is one of the most sought-after places to move in 2025. The Pine Tree State was the only New England state to make the U.S. News and World Report list.
A Wendy’s is coming to Brewer. The restaurant would be the fast food chain’s 18th in Maine and the fourth in Greater Bangor.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Angus King calls his vote to confirm anti-abortion judge a ‘mistake’
- Maine lawmakers remove red tape to enable more affordable housing construction
- Hampden chosen as potential site for new Penobscot County Jail
- Woman accused of child abuse at Brewer day care appears in court
- 27th HIV case detected in Penobscot County
- 1 dead after tractor-trailer and dump truck collide in Penobscot County
- A unique new Aroostook store will help Indigenous people get fresh food
- Lawyers say Maine border agents held an Ecuadorian man for days without telling family where he was
- Drowned scallopers’ denial from Maine memorial is under review
- College of the Atlantic students help rescue 2 fishermen
- PETA sues to save 20,000 lobsters from the Maine Lobster Festival
- MaineGeneral files lawsuit against insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers for inflating prices
- Ed tech accused of assaulting 6-year-old at Maine school
- Ace Flagg is ‘tough as nails’ and willing to do whatever it takes to help UMaine win
- UMaine quarterback feeling confident and healthy ahead of season
- Returning champion rallies from 8 shots back to win Maine Women’s Amateur golf title
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“While the institution of slavery enabled this country to quickly become a global power, studies show the largest economic gains in the history of the country came from slavery’s ending — otherwise known as Juneteenth.”
Opinion: Eliminating national holidays is a promising idea. Start with the racist ones.
LIFE IN MAINE
If you or anyone you know has information on the illegal release of largemouth bass into West Musquash Lake in Washington County, there’s a hefty reward in it for you.
The sturgeon are acting peculiar in Maine rivers, but their antics make for a great show.
Ten Bucks Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” features love, lust and fairy dust.