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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“That’s one positive out of it. So a family is able to keep its pet.”

— Bangor Fire Chief Geoff Low at the scene of an apartment fire where firefighters were able to rescue a cat.

TODAY’S TOP STORIES

Four newcomers are vying for two seats on Bangor’s School Committee. All four candidates are parents of children in the Bangor school system, but none have held elected office before.

A Houlton councilor talks about why the town manager who is facing a felony charge is still the best person for the job. Despite public calls to place him on leave, the majority of town councilors chose to keep Cameron Clark on the job.

An Ellsworth councilor was cited for putting up a large banner criticizing the city. Regardless of the message, the councilor allegedly didn’t get permission to put it up.

Jonathan Bush officially joined the Republican field vying to be Maine’s governor. The health care entrepreneur and cousin of former President George W. Bush had been exploring a bid since the summer.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

MAINE IN PICTURES

Peaks near Katahdin are visible as the clouds disperse on a recent hike of the state’s tallest mountain. Credit: Courtesy of Will Warner

FROM THE OPINION PAGES

The main room and info desk of Acadia National Park’s Hulls Cove Visitors Center is seen through a locked gate on Tuesday. Credit: Bill Trotter / BDN

“While we are concerned that the commitment to extend the ACA tax credits is too weak, Collins’ plan is the kind of framework that is needed to end the shutdown.”

Editorial: Ending the shutdown and keeping health insurance affordable must trump partisan politics

LIFE IN MAINE

A new hiking trail on Sears Island is quickly becoming an attraction.

Climbing Katahdin was almost out of reach for Outdoors contributor Pete Warner.

Here’s how to call a moose, the quick-and-dirty guide.