Carol Bousquet, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

Maine's safe reputation is proving to be an effective recruitment tool for Maine police departments.

Maine’s safe reputation is proving effective for recruiting cops from away

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

Sergio Martins decided to leave Florida after two incidents that left a fellow police officer dead and almost cost him his life.

Based on current forecasts, Mainers should be spared gas prices above $5 as seen this past summer.

Maine gas prices expected to hit $4 a gallon this summer

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Maine Med nurses say hospital has illegally ended some paid leave benefits

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Amid rising food costs, Preble Street and DoorDash are delivering fresh food to Mainers

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public November 16, 2022November 16, 2022

Complaint alleges Brunswick coffee shop employees were unjustly terminated amid union drive

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public November 5, 2022November 5, 2022

Maine contractors are turning to high schools to find women to work

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public October 15, 2022October 15, 2022

A descendent of explorer Ernest Shackleton wants to use rockets to fire cremated ashes of people and pets into the northern lights.

Mainers may soon have the option to send cremated remains into space

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

The Cat ferry service between Nova Scotia and Bar Harbor may miss its passenger target for the 2022 season.

Nova Scotia premier disappointed with Bar Harbor ferry service passenger numbers

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Scientists are using dragonfly larvae to monitor pollution in Acadia National Park

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

The Wabanaki Alliance will not endorse any candidate in the Maine governor's race.

Wabanaki Alliance won’t endorse a candidate in Maine governor’s race

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Wild blueberries on the Blue Hill Peninsula have been devastated by the drought.

Maine’s drought is devastating the Blue Hill Peninsula’s wild blueberry crops

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

The Maine AFL-CIO says a consumer-owned utility would threaten the rights of union workers.

Maine union group opposes consumer-owned utility referendum

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

Portland is removing homeless camps as it enforces a new policy prohibiting the practice in public spaces.

Portland is removing camps near the Oxford Street Shelter

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

The latest proposal for the Roux Institute campus was the subject of a Tuesday Portland Planning Board meeting.

Portland Planning Board hears from neighbors of future Roux Institute campus

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

New Balance’s sneakers will be carbon neutral by 2050

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Mainers should expect tight supply on Christmas trees this holiday season

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

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Nearly 2,000 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers still aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

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Community land trusts are providing affordable housing to working Mainers

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public August 31, 2021August 31, 2021