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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I think there’s a thirst for authenticity and people coming in without handlers.”
— Tom Bozeman, who attended an event for U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner in East Millinocket last week.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Controversy follows Bangor housing developer as she plans her next project. The Maine Woods became one of Bangor’s most controversial developments over concerns that neighbors say have come true in the years since.
What it would take to add voting wards in Bangor. Residents and councilors have suggested implementing a wards-based voting system to equalize representation on Bangor’s City Council.
These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects. The state will spend $4.5 billion in road improvements through 2028, according to its latest three-year work plan.
Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins. Platner is now the clear favorite in the Democratic primary despite an ad blitz over the past two weeks from Gov. Janet Mills.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Graham Platner raised money with lobbyists days before taking nurses’ fundraising pledge
- Top Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’
- Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing
- Police investigating early-morning aggravated assault in downtown Bangor
- Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump
- 3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain
- Work begins at proposed Amazon warehouse site in Hermon
- Absentee ballots challenged in tight Clifton race
- Howland woman charged with burning convenience store in 2022
- Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids
- Houlton faces new reality of visible homelessness
- Fire damages Open Hearth Motel in Trenton; cause under investigation
- Alleged Deer Isle stalker held without bail after multi-agency police search
- Belfast plans to have rules ready for recreational marijuana stores this year
- 2 teens charged with intentionally setting Belfast fire
- Topsham 12-year-old hospitalized with serious burns after fire pit accident
- Waldo County approves 16% budget increase after months of negotiations
- Bath Iron Works, union reach tentative agreement on four-year contract
- Talented trio of champions leads BDN All-Maine schoolgirl basketball team
- Meet the 49th annual BDN All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball Team
- Major League pitcher from a small Maine town took ‘interesting’ road back to the Twins
- UMaine hockey’s alternate captain is leaving to play in the AHL
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“As the Legislature continues its work over the next two weeks, Maine’s logging community is looking for solutions, not in words or through campaign promises, but through action.”
Opinion: Agriculture and forestry bond would provide lifeline to Maine logging industry
LIFE IN MAINE
Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises. Maine’s maple industry is expanding amid rising demand and production. Climate change and technology are shaping its future.
Hundreds of harlequin ducks and more spotted off the Maine coast. Harlequin ducks are northern breeders, mostly in Canada. They nest on whitewater rivers, where they forage in raging currents that other species avoid.
These flies outfish traditional streamers every spring. “Ask a group of experienced fly casters for their top 10 favorites and you’ll likely hear many of the same names.”