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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“When we talk about things like clean water, bringing our relatives back to their homeland, all of those things, that’s not rooted in any kind of power trip or some muscle flexing of sovereignty, it’s really about a holistic approach for our future.”

— Penobscot Indian Nation Chief Kirk Francis speaking at an event in Veazie highlighting the audiobook release of a report on the impact of Maine policies and activity on Indigenous use of the Penobscot River.

TODAY’S TOP STORIES

Janet Mills formally announced she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. 

— The Democratic governor joins a high-stakes battle to face Susan Collins that will change their friendly relationship between two of Maine’s top politicians.

— It’s not the first time Mills has been a leading opposition figure to a precedent-smashing Republican.

A Bangor-area town manager’s employment news was leaked by a critic. When asked where he heard it, Joseph Tyler said, “It’s all around town.”

A rural clinic is considering striking out on its own as the turmoil at Northern Light Health continues. It’s an example of how one community is responding to regional issues that have left many Mainers uncertain about their future access to care.

You can own a piece of Maine’s famous “Wedding Cake House.” The contents of the Kennebunk landmark will be sold through an online-only auction Saturday.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

MAINE IN PICTURES

The Bangor Mall sign was in the process of being demolished Monday. Only the posts that once held the sign were still standing as of the afternoon. Removing the sign is one of the most visible indications yet that the mall owner is working to address its numerous city code violations. Credit: Marie Weidmayer / BDN

FROM THE OPINION PAGES

Hikers near the top of rugged east peak on Tumbledown Mountain. Credit: Courtesy of Ron Chase

“As Mainers, we all have a special connection to the outdoors, whether we’re camping, fishing, or snowmobiling deep in the woods.”

Opinion: Cuts to EPA are a risk to Maine’s clean air and water

LIFE IN MAINE

Are Maine deer camps ready for women? “The Maine hunting legacy cannot long survive without new blood, regardless of gender,” Outdoors contributor V. Paul Reynolds writes. 

A Maine high school soccer star is averaging a hat trick per game. Owen Corrigan has already broken his Aroostook County school’s single season goal-scoring record with a couple of games left to play.