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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Willie Hurley, the executive director of Needlepoint Sanctuary, at an Overdose Awareness Day event in Bangor on Monday night.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
The Bangor City Council voted to censure Councilor Joe Leonard for his accusations against former Finance Director David Little. While Leonard expressed regret over his statements, he remained firm in his claims.
The Democrats trying to replace Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2026 stray away from her views on tribal rights. Maine’s tribes have repeatedly tried to benefit from federal laws not currently applied to them under the landmark 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act.
Orrington says the Eagle Point Energy Center owes the town nearly $186,000 in taxes. This is the second lien filed this year against the trash incinerator on the shores of the Penobscot River.
Maine farmers are banding together to make up for federal funding cuts. Farm to Neighbor represents 75 farms and 125 farmers that are trying to make up the difference from lost federal funding.
Local organizers called for policy change at an overdose awareness rally in Bangor Monday night. Multiple people called on the city to support more rehabilitation programs, overdose prevention services and syringe service programs.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Bernie Sanders will hold Labor Day rally with Susan Collins’ newest challenger
- Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providers
- How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
- New homes in Maine are getting attention but sitting on the market
- Bangor man accused of severely beating partner
- Man allegedly robbed and assaulted customer at Bangor Staples
- Penobscot County business ordered to pay $139K for keeping employees tips and wages
- Canadian firm pays $240K for violations at Aroostook mill
- Mainer allegedly faked his death after learning he was being investigated for VA fraud
- 2 cats dead and tenants displaced in Bucksport fire
- Missing Skowhegan man found safe
- 36-year-old Mainer is missing
- Electrical issues suspected in fire that totaled Fairfield house
- Maine photojournalist dies during Oxford 250 race
- There are now 3 Shakers living in Maine
- Maine hiker rescued after she injured her leg in the White Mountains
- Maine driver speeds to Oxford 250 win by less than one second
- Husson’s new athletic director wants to elevate school to national stage
- Analysis: Defensive line will be key for UMaine football to turn a corner this season
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
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LIFE IN MAINE
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A Mainer is facing 23 charges over illegal hunting including shooting a deer over bait, at night, on a Sunday. Four other hunters also face poaching charges.
Northern Maine communities are mourning the death of legendary jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode the legendary Secretariat to American Triple Crown victory in 1973.
Luke Bryan, George Birge, Cole Goodwin and Mae Estes and DJ Rock played at Bangor’s waterfront Sunday night.