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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It seems that the city is cracking down on street homelessness without an overall strategy.”
— Rev. Jarrett Kerbel of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bangor. The church recently closed a small homeless encampment it had allowed on its property after the city, acting on a complaint from a neighboring private high school, said it violated a local law.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Bangor shut down a church’s homeless camp after a neighboring prep school complained. The saga encapsulates a years-long struggle for the city, which has repeatedly failed to enact a comprehensive strategy for addressing homelessness.
Maine Republican candidates are upset about their own party’s poll. The survey about the gubernatorial primary exposed divisions among the crowded field just a week before the party aims to project unity at its convention in Augusta.
Surry is opting not to raise the only flood-prone road to its peninsula. It’s unclear what the Hancock County town might do instead, if anything, or how first responders would reach residents if the road became dangerous.
Midcoast islanders got a scare over their mail delivery. Penobscot Island Air threatened to stop bringing mail to North Haven, Vinalhaven and Matinicus citing $388,000 it is owed by the U.S. Postal Service but reversed course after the USPS pledged to start repaying the debt.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
Group running ads for Bobby Charles slapped with ethics complaint
Plans for Ellsworth playground upgrade inch forward
Hand grenade donated to Ellsworth Goodwill
Stranded hikers hoisted by helicopter off Bigelow Mountain
Maine asks federal judge to award it ownership of 1893 shipwreck off the coast of MDI
Ellsworth denies business license to cannabis chain for 2nd time
Former Houlton town manager will pay $660 fine in assault plea deal
Seaside Pharmacy in Stonington shuttered permanently after pharmacist died last fall
More affordable heating program funds will be released to Maine, Susan Collins says
Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop
Saint Albans man hospitalized after hit-and-run outside of his home
Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable
Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions
MAINE IN PICTURES
A Maine Army National Guard team prepares to airlift two stranded hikers from Bigelow Mountain in western Maine on Tuesday. Photo by Maj. Lena Witham / U.S. Army
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Despite its flaws, the ACA has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans who can now access comprehensive health insurance.”
Editorial: It’s not too late for Congress to resume ACA subsidies
LIFE IN MAINE
Former Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield is headlining the 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame class.
ZZ Top is coming to the Bangor Waterfront this summer.