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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The other day, we heard somebody yell ‘Narcan!’ from three tents down. We all came running.”
— Gabby Drew of Bangor speaking at City Hall on Monday night against a plan to close the city’s largest homeless encampment. Drew, who lives at the camp, said she’s seen firsthand how living in that kind of community can help prevent drug overdoses.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Bangor’s parking “Barnacle” is already paying for itself. Some drivers who got the device stuck on their windshield had 20 to 30 outstanding parking tickets, according to a representative for the company.
Bangor residents spoke out against a plan to close the city’s largest homeless camp. The plan would displace 40 to 50 people who live in tents near Penobscot Plaza on Washington Street.
A Millinocket mom is still fighting her insurance company two years after her house was destroyed in a fire. Kaitlyn Bailey’s lawsuit alleges a breach of contract, and unfair claims and trade practices.
Houlton terminated the contract of its town manager who was arrested in September. Cameron Clark had been on administrative leave since Oct. 10 following his arrest and incarceration on felony victim tampering and domestic violence assault charges.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- The debate over trans rights is heating up in Maine for the 2026 election cycle
- Snowmaking upgrade brings early opening for Aroostook’s biggest ski area
- Bangor hires new public works director after monthslong search
- Arkansas man arrested in Rockland for allegedly not registering as sex offender again
- UMaine hockey players spread holiday cheer with Holden’s 25 Days of Kindness
- New nonprofit buys Presque Isle outdoor center for $1M
- 2 alleged night hunters arrested in Brunswick
- Belfast police sergeant promoted to deputy chief
- Weekend blaze destroys 2 Van Buren buildings
- Penobscot County’s 1st case of bird flu confirmed
- New moose antler wing mural in Millinocket is a must-see photo spot
- Jared Golden doesn’t expect to run for office again after leaving Congress
- Homeschooling is growing in Maine. Here’s what that looks like.
- ‘Are you calling us stupid?’: Lubec holds raucous meeting over county debt payments
- ICE arrests jump nearly 75% in Maine this year
- Her husband wanted to die with dignity. A Maine death cafe helped them prepare.
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Dehumanizing language can embolden people with no governmental authority to harass, intimidate or threaten our neighbors.”
Opinion: Attacks on Somali Americans are attacks on all Americans
LIFE IN MAINE
There aren’t many other marathons where you might hear a question like, “Did you take a shot with Santa?”
Here’s everything you need to know about snowmobiling in Maine this winter.
Maine’s Sunday hunting ban has been debated for years, and recently support for it has softened.
First winter in Maine? Here are some tips.