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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— An anonymous survey response included in a presentation by independent researchers Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning on how Bangor could update its city transportation fares and services.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Penobscot County leaders may ignore the committee’s decision to cut $1 million from the upcoming budget. The county’s proposed 2026 budget spiked from the previous year, mainly due to a $3.5 million shortfall as of the beginning of the year.
An independent study has found that Bangor should raise its bus fares. The recommendation comes during a time when the city is considering cutting services.
Bucksport’s historic film archive is hoping to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts. Northeast Historic Film, a nonprofit that also runs the historic Alamo Theatre, has recorded, stored and shared regional historic films since the 1980s.
Aroma Joe’s has been approved for another Hancock County franchise expansion. The proposed Bucksport location next to a Dunkin’ was met with little opposition from the Planning Board on Tuesday night.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine
- New buyers express interest in Hermon ski mountain
- No public danger after reported stabbing at Bangor Shaw’s
- Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown
- $2.1M gift is UMPI’s largest ever
- Earthquake rattled a rural Down East community
- Eliot Cutler pleads not guilty to probation violation
- Former school board candidate charged in $38K theft from Ellsworth school group
- Ellsworth officials questioned about George Floyd monument in city park
- 2nd victim of Palermo fire found dead
- Brunswick approves new plan to guide growth
- Western Maine community moves forward with disbanding
- 5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified
- 2 killed in Maine Turnpike crash have been identified
- NH man accused of driving wrong way on Maine Turnpike
- 10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players
- UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall
- UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.
- Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“We understand that budgets are complicated, costs rise and choices must be made. But we cannot support — or even trust — solutions that seem hidden from view until the last possible moment.”
Opinion: Penobscot County residents need straight answers about budget crisis
LIFE IN MAINE
Beware of these fire hazards when you’re setting up your holiday decor this winter.
A Patten physician has received a scouting award for sharing outdoor adventures with Maine youth.
“The kids are never, ever the problem”: The Oceanside boys high school basketball coach has resigned over parent concerns.