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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I’ve moved, on average, about every two years throughout my adult life. For a long time I loved going to new places and meeting new people, but I hit a wall in my late 30s and early 40s.”

— Darcy Cooke, who bought her first home in Bangor at the age of 46 after searching for three years for a place that both met her needs and she could afford.

TODAY’S TOP STORIES

Five cooks arrested by federal immigration agents had valid work permits, according to their employer. The men were arrested after Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted two Kobe Japanese restaurants in southern Maine last month.

It took this woman three years to find her first home in Bangor. If you’ve recently bought a home in Maine, especially a first home, we want to hear your story!

A Presque Isle woman is suing Northern Light Health for negligence in her husband’s death. The lawsuit claims Jeffrey Lausier died because hospital staff delayed in diagnosing and treating his gastrointestinal bleed.

The statewide Maine high school basketball tournament started Tuesday. Fans from two of the smallest competing schools drove hours to lend support, and one of their team captains nearly outscored the entire opposing squad.

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

MAINE IN PICTURES

Darcy Cooke, 46, bought her first home in Bangor after searching for more than three years for a place that meets her needs while being within budget. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN

FROM THE OPINION PAGES

In this June 6, 2024, file photo, the Hammond Street ground mural is seen in Bangor. The theme revolves around water and earth and features images of waves, animals, crops and landscape native to Wabanaki territory. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN

“We look forward to a day when we can focus on being partners and equals with policies in place to ensure our rights and freedoms are the same as every other tribe in the country.”

Opinion: Sovereignty, conservation and education top priorities for Wabanaki Alliance

LIFE IN MAINE

How to make someone fall in love (with wild game).

Do you need big bait to catch big fish? Outdoors contributor Tom Roth weighs in.

Feeling sick? Here’s what Maine food experts eat and drink when they’re under the weather.