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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— U.S. Sen. Susan Collins on President Donald Trump’s decision last week to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Collins was initially silent on the news before issuing the one-sentence statement Tuesday.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
If you live in public housing and are behind on rent or face eviction, you have special protections. We created a guide to the process.
Bangor will try an online-only school option this year. The program, which will be tested this year with a single class of about 20 students, aims to offer a more flexible learning plan.
A group bought a blueberry barren in Blue Hill, saving it from becoming house lots. The long debate around the parcel’s future highlighted tensions between Maine’s need for more housing and a community desire for conservation.
Maine is threatening to close Piscataquis County Jail over safety concerns. The state corrections commissioner said violations at the jail “constitute a danger to the health and safety of the staff, inmates, and/or visitors.”
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Susan Collins responds to Donald Trump’s firing of jobs data chief
- Former fitness executive Ben Midgley joins Maine Republican governor’s race
- Georgia family accused of Ponzi scheme gave to Maine Republican causes
- This $1M MDI home is designed to look like a lighthouse
- 3 arrested after fight at Bangor home
- Limestone woman dies, 3 seriously injured in Fort Fairfield crash
- Ellsworth is extending and simplifying its City Hall hours
- Man charged as teen for killing Waldo County man gets 25 years in prison
- Border Patrol says it apprehended a Colombian gang member in Union
- Belfast pool still hasn’t opened this summer as it awaits more repairs
- State foresters record 1st tree deaths in Maine from beech leaf disease
- Maine town facing taxpayer revolt rejects school budget for the 2nd time
- Machias Little League team’s historic state title made ‘huge’ impact on community
- Blink and you might miss this ‘explosive’ kick returner for UMaine football
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Churches and nonprofits should not live under constant fear that a sermon, a statement of belief, or a charitable act could bring federal scrutiny.”
LIFE IN MAINE
This Route 1 miniatures store is closing after 24 years.
Many Maine hunters say shooting a bear with her cubs is unethical.