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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Sara Good, who moved to Bangor with her husband, Shawn, to get away from the effects of climate change in Austin, Texas. The city had weathered four catastrophic events in five years.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Janet Mills’ inner circle isn’t rallying behind Graham Platner. The lingering wariness comes as the progressive political newcomer seeks to build a movement to topple U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
This couple moved to Bangor to flee climate change in Texas. Maine has attracted more new residents from other states in the last decade who reported climate was a factor in their choice to move.
Bangor banned storing belongings on city sidewalks. The move came in response to complaints about homeless people camping near the public library.
Hampden residents are pushing back against a jump in the taxable values of their homes. The town’s first reassessment since 1992 comes at a time when both municipal and school budgets are spiking the cost of living.
A new dental hygiene office opened in Bangor. The new business adds another dental care option as many Mainers, especially those on MaineCare, struggle to get appointments.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- JD Vance will speak in Bangor on Thursday
- With Graham Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices
- Maine bucked nationwide drop in home sales in April
- Driver, and later passenger, accused of OUI in Bangor
- Houlton Ambulance Service plans large disaster exercise
- Calais hospital is shedding staff
- Small MDI town votes to reverse nearly 100-year ban on deer hunting
- Trenton domestic violence call leads to arson charge
- Portland man allegedly crashed into bicyclist on purpose
- Man charged after Lewiston shootout
- Maine man accused in 1987 slaying pleads not guilty
- Safety inspections on interstate bridge connecting Maine and NH will close shoulders
- Man and woman killed in Maine collision
- UMaine baseball suffers 1st conference home sweep in 10 years
- Husson softball and baseball facing Endicott in regional tournaments
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“When providers fall out of compliance or engage in activity that violates the rigorous standards applied by Modivcare and MaineCare, we take swift corrective action, including suspension or termination from our network.”
Opinion: Modivcare’s goal is ensuring healthcare access through reliable transportation
LIFE IN MAINE
A unique MDI home that looks like a prism is selling for $1.1 million.
Country star Brad Paisley will play at the Bangor waterfront this summer.
Salmon trollers are at it once again, from Lake Winnipesaukee to the Fish River chain of lakes in northern Maine.