It is not clear if all of the changes are enough to persuade Gov. Janet Mills to back the high-profile measure.
Posted inPolitics
Susan Collins calls defense spending in debt limit deal ‘completely inadequate’
The debt limit deal reached over the weekend would cap national defense spending in fiscal year 2024 at $886 billion, a 3.2 percent bump.
Posted inNation
Former head of North Carolina DHHS Mandy Cohen expected pick to lead US CDC
Nirav Shah, former leader of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, had been a top contender for the position.
Posted inMidcoast
2 motorcyclists injured in Stockton Springs hit-and-run
The Maine State Police are on the lookout for a white pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run that injured two motorcyclists on Sunday.
Posted inPenobscot
Stacyville teacher among 10 New England educators to receive new award
Rowena Harvey was honored for her achievements and dedication to her students Thursday at the Stacyville school.
Posted inPenobscot
Fried fiddleheads are on the menu this summer at this Maine snack shack
The Snack Shack will offer deep fried fiddleheads topped with homemade hoisin sauce and seaweed flakes with wasabi dipping sauce on the side.
Posted inBDN Maine
Hermon Hamfest: A radio enthusiast’s delight presented by Pine State Amateur Radio Club
HERMON — The Pine State Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce the highly anticipated Hermon Hamfest, taking place at Hermon High School on Saturday, June 3. This exciting event […]
Posted inNation
The companies behind ‘forever chemicals’ covered up the dangers for decades
The chemical industry has known about the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances since as early as 1961.
Posted inBDN Maine
UMaine offering summer outdoor leadership program for high school students
PRINCETON — The University of Maine Early College Program, in partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will offer a four-credit summer program in outdoor leadership for high school students […]
Posted inEditorials
Maine drivers just received another wakeup call to be careful around school buses
“Buses shouldn’t need to be any bigger or brighter than they already are in order for people to drive carefully around them.”
Posted inYork
Unresponsive man pulled from vehicle involved in head-on Kittery crash
An unresponsive 59-year-old man from Lee, New Hampshire, was pulled from his Mercury Mountaineer after a crash in Kittery on Wednesday
Posted inBDN Maine
Maine REALTORS host a statewide personal care collection drive June 5-7
The Maine Association of REALTORS will host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive to give back to our local communities and families. From June 5-7 nearly 50 real estate […]
Posted inBangor
18-year-old hospitalized after crashing motorcycle in Bangor
Cole Thomas, 18, was found with serious injuries about 200 yards away from his motorcycle on Meadowbrook Road on Wednesday night.
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Letter: Jared Golden is wrong about student loan debt
“I think Golden’s perspective raises concerns about his ability to prioritize the well-being of the people he represents and fails to acknowledge the fundamental role of government in shaping a fair and inclusive society.”
Posted inLetters
Letter: Keep the Department of Labor fighting for Maine workers
“Our senators, Angus King and Susan Collins, must vote to confirm Su — the working people of Maine will surely benefit if they do!”
Posted inLetters
Letter: Require paid leave to protect families
“If we value families in Maine, then we must not penalize them for growing.”
Posted inOpinion Contributor
Recycling is still the right decision for Maine municipalities
“From a greenhouse gas perspective, recycling is better than incineration for every category of material.”
Posted inOpinion Contributor
The world’s most worthless currency? US immigration affidavits
“Congress should act to limit Biden’s ability to abuse parole for mass classes and entire nations.”
Posted inBangor
Northern Light Acadia Hospital names new president
Mark A. Lukens is coming to Acadia Hospital from upstate New York.
Posted inBangor
Pedestrian struck near downtown Bangor
The 35-year-old male pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Main and Union streets.