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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Michael Cole, a spokesperson for an LLC that wants to buy the Bangor Mall and redevelop it according to a plan that includes 175 condominiums.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
We talked to the developer behind a plan to put condos in the Bangor Mall. Michael Cole has been in talks with the mall’s owner for months to purchase and redevelop the languishing building.
Bangor is rushing to temporarily ban data centers. That comes in response to sudden pressure from the industry, according to city officials.
A developer wants to subdivide 25 acres in Winterport into house lots. The town will hold a public hearing April 16 on the proposed six-lot subdivision called Bernard’s Place.
Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree are using a loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages. The tactic, known as “redboxing,” gets around rules barring party campaign arms from coordinating with political action committees.
A small Penobscot County town is trying to dissolve but it will take years. Residents of Maxfield started the process to become part of Maine’s Unorganized Territory in December.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Maine’s high court calls Democratic ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional
- Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate
- There’s nearly $400M in unclaimed property in Maine. Some of it could be yours.
- Judge declares mistrial for Maine man accused of murdering child in 1986
- Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home
- Woodland settles tax-acquired property lawsuit for $40K
- Former Chinese restaurant razed in Presque Isle
- Eliot Cutler’s attorney wants him released on ‘reasonable bail’
- Round-the-clock fitness gym will open new location in Bucksport
- Northport to allow green burials in cemetery
- Electrical contractor sues New Balance for $255K in unpaid work on Skowhegan factory
- Casco Bay Lines proposes fare increase on roundtrip ferry tickets
- Judge gives green light for Portland apartment complex
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“The question is no longer if sovereignty will be recognized, but when.”
LIFE IN MAINE
A small town on Mount Desert Island might allow a deer hunt, ending a 100-year ban.
Cooper Flagg is a Rookie of the Year favorite again after having a historic weekend.
Tax Day is near. Here’s how you can still save money before filing.