“Recent success in securing some big investments in the Skowhegan area offers hope and a roadmap that other communities may follow.”
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Eastman Credit Union teams up with Arkatechture to leverage the power of data and better serve members
PORTLAND — Arkatechture CUSO, a technology company dedicated to empowering organizations with a better understanding of their business through data, has formed a partnership with Eastman Credit Union. The implementation […]
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Bangor man accused of fraudulently towing cars for profit
Bruce LiCausi Jr. is accused of forcing people to pay large “impound fees” after towing their vehicles without authorization.
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University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, Rhode Island — The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the fall 2022 dean’s list. Local students are: Kathryn Higgins of Hermon Ben Culina of Orono Adam […]
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Finding Our Voices breaks the silence of domestic violence impact on children
WATERVILLE — The public is invited to a Finding Our Voices program on how domestic violence impacts children in which local survivors will share how they and their family members […]
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It’s so cold in Maine some schools are closing
At least 27 Maine districts are closing today because of the extreme cold sweeping across the state.
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Owner sells Bangor’s West Market Square coffee to employees
Coffee service will remain mostly uninterrupted as the coffeehouse changes ownership.
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Cote named Driver of the Year
The Maine Professional Drivers Association is proud to announce that one of our members, Vincent Cote, has been selected to receive the Driver of the Year award for 2022 by […]
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2 Massachusetts women accused of fentanyl trafficking in Bangor
The seizure comes on the heels of a report that 2022 marked the deadliest year in Maine’s history for overdose deaths.
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Acadia National Park is perfect for cross-country skiers of all skill levels
Cross-country skiing is the type of activity that is fun right from the get-go, if you start on easy trails.
Posted inWeather
Brutal cold has arrived, here’s what Mainers need to know this weekend
Some of the coldest air in years is in store for Friday night and into Saturday with wind chill predictions approaching all-time records in many locations.
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‘Someone is always willing to help’ when it gets frigid in this Maine town
Bridgton uses a network of churches, hotels and shelters in other towns to find sustained warmth for people in need.
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UMaine Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Job Fair on Tuesday
The University of Maine Career Center and Outdoor Leadership Program will host an Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the […]
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NESCom at Husson University cuts ribbon on new full-service, student-run marketing agency
BANGOR – Hiring an advertising and marketing agency that can help organizations with their strategies and materials is often difficult for small businesses, start-ups, and non-profits due to the costs […]
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How to survive your 1st Maine winter, according to BDN readers
Sub-zero temperatures, heaps of snow and icy roads can be a headache if you don’t know how to deal with them.
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Tim Hortons reopens on Bangor’s Main Street after 14 months
The store had been closed due to “staffing challenges,” according to a sign posted on the door of the building in December 2021.
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US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4 percent, the lowest level since 1969.
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South Portland Teacher named 2023 Maine Catholic Schools Teacher of the Year
PORTLAND — For 15 years, Bill Ridge has carried a multitude of titles during his time at Holy Cross School in South Portland: social studies teacher, Latin teacher, coach, athletic […]
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Texans still without power as Arctic air heads for Maine
The strong winds and cold air will create wind chill “rarely seen in northern and eastern Maine,” according to an advisory from the National Weather Service office in Caribou, Maine.
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A 6-year-old ordered $1,000 in food from Grubhub on dad’s cellphone
The food from one delivery after another kept piling up on the family’s doorstep until the boy’s father figured out what was happening.