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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Chris Allen of Jackman, where residents contend with long, unpredictable waits every day as long trains cross the town’s main thoroughfares.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
A long train grinds daily life to a halt in Jackman. Trains passing through Jackman sometimes exceed 200 railcars, stretching more than two miles in length, disrupting road traffic.
Bucksport High School trying to bring theater back. Local groups hope to bring new life to Bucksport’s cultural scene despite challenges in drawing public interest and finding volunteers.
Belfast Opera House renovation paused indefinitely as owners focus on other projects. Structural work is still being done and work crews remain employed, but the overall project is on hold indefinitely, the project manager said.
Walking group in Orono wins award for fighting senior loneliness. A walking group in Orono named “Geezers in sneakers getting coffee” meets twice a week for a walk followed by a cup of coffee.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Gunfire, bat attack lead to attempted murder charge in Dixmont
- Van Buren will hold 1st Christmas Eve service in 5 years
- $1.25M in state and federal grants will expand Katahdin trails
- Residents of remote Maine town want attendance, options at vote to dissolve
- Body of missing Sedgwick woman found near her home
- Waldo County delays vote on 36% budget increase after hours of public outcry
- 2 Brunswick homes catch fire within 30 minutes
- Hundreds rally in Lewiston in solidarity with Somali community
- Camden Hills boys stay undefeated with win over Bangor
- UMaine men’s basketball drops to 1-12 after loss to Canisius
- UMaine hockey roars out to early lead in 5-0 win over Lindenwood
- UMaine’s Adrianna Smith records double-double in basketball loss to Fairfield
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Now with this new national security strategy, Trump would pursue a radical break with all past administrations, Republican and Democrat.”
Opinion: New national security strategy is radical and dangerous
LIFE IN MAINE
Why Maine birders are so different from everyone else. “While strolling around the terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, I swear I can distinguish Mainers from Massachusetts residents by their clothing alone,” Outdoors contributor Bob Duchesne writes.
Penobscot Theatre’s “Cinderella” is a ball in every sense of the word. “From the performances to the music to the sets to the puppets, it is as enchanting as Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was in 2017 and ‘Mary Poppins’ was in 2023,” Judy Harrison writes.
Muzzleloader season isn’t over until your gun is clean. Learn how to clean and store your in-line muzzleloader to avoid misfires and ensure optimal performance.