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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Former Bangor schools Superintendent Betsy Webb, seven years ago, when the School Committee commissioned a review of the city’s 11 school facilities.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Bangor’s aging schools are facing a multimillion-dollar backlog of needed repairs. There’s more urgency to address the delayed maintenance after asbestos was found in Bangor’s oldest school, forcing it to temporarily close.
National Democrats have backed Joe Baldacci in Maine 2nd District primary. Baldacci was added Monday to the Democrat’s “Red to Blue” program, which gives support to candidates in priority districts.
Can you guess how much these Maine homes cost? Do you know what homes across Maine are selling for these days? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Graham Platner fires up Maine Democrats at convention
- Democrats shrug off concerns about Graham Platner’s electability at Maine convention
- Nurses demand MaineHealth cancel contract with Palantir
- Planned Parenthood in Maine switches abortion protocol after mifepristone ban
- 8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine
- UMaine students design device to tell runners when to replace their shoes
- Hampden-area school district proposes slashing 17 positions due to declining enrollment
- Cooking error blamed in Lincoln fire that left 1 injured
- Former Patten official claims she was fired after reporting alleged town illegalities
- Two break course record in fast-moving Aroostook River race
- Stellar conditions for Aroostook river race draws seasoned paddlers
- Cajun eatery brings southern cuisine to the northern border
- Wilton power sports company buys longtime Aroostook shop
- Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students
- Ellsworth library’s planned $6M renovation hinges on federal funding
- Deaths of 2 men at Southwest Harbor inn believed accidental
- 7 hurt when car crashes into Saint George house
- Midcoast auto dealer to spend up to $20M to move to Thomaston
- Maine motorcyclist killed in collision
- Young tosses 3-hitter as Brewer softball upends Bangor
- Cooper Flagg wanted to be his ‘best every single night’ during Rookie of the Year season
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“When we allow our schools to decay, we are effectively posting a neon “Keep Out” sign for the very people Bangor needs to attract if we want a healthier tax balance.”
Opinion: Bangor’s schools are our best investment
LIFE IN MAINE
How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring. This time of year, vernal pools and wetlands are filled with frog and salamander eggs. This video shows you how to tell the difference.
This coastal Maine hike has some of the best ocean views in the state. Great Wass Island Preserve in Down East Maine features a rugged landscape with rare plants, rocky trails and “wow” views of the Gulf of Maine.
These midcoast Mainers resurrected a 70-year-old horse show club after a 4-year gap. Heading into its third renewed season, the Waldo County Riding and Driving Club has been steadily growing and improving.