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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 9h

The Democratic governor drew applause and laughter with a nod to her February confrontation with President Donald Trump.

Janet Mills makes her 1st speech since launching run against Susan Collins

The Democratic governor drew applause and laughter with a nod to her February confrontation with President Donald Trump.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 10h

Councilors acknowledged the need for a new jail but said the cost shouldn’t be pushed onto communities that are already trying to keep their budgets down.

Brewer City Council calls on county to solve its own jail shortfall

Councilors acknowledged the need for a new jail but said the cost shouldn’t be pushed onto communities that are already trying to keep their budgets down.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 11h

Weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain

Weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 12h

“There is strong evidence that the old norm of men-only deer camps (or hunting camps) in the U.S. is shifting,” V. Paul Reynolds writes.

Are Maine deer camps ready for women?

"The Maine hunting legacy cannot long survive without new blood, regardless of gender."

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 12h

Last year, SJ Welch's golf season ended with a strange disqualification. This year, it ended with a state championship.

Good sportsmanship pays off in long run for Maine high school golf champion

Last year, SJ Welch's golf season ended with a strange disqualification. This year, it ended with a state championship.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 13h

The fire caught quickly and is believed to have started from an outside electrical outlet, he said. No injuries were reported.

Sunday blaze damages Fort Fairfield home

The fire caught quickly and is believed to have started from an outside electrical outlet, he said. No injuries were reported.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 13h

Other data centers exist in Maine, but none are designed to support AI, which requires high computational power and vast storage.

Maine’s 1st AI data center is coming to Aroostook County

Other data centers exist in Maine, but none are designed to support AI, which requires high computational power and vast storage.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 13h

The case concerns whether Justice Catherine Connors should have recused herself from two foreclosure cases.

Maine high court justice must be reprimanded, committee says again

The case concerns whether Justice Catherine Connors should have recused herself from two foreclosure cases.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 14h

People went to bed Sunday night owning lakeside property and woke up Monday morning without a lake.

20 years ago, a storm wiped out this midcoast lake

People went to bed Sunday night owning lakeside property and woke up Monday morning without a lake.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 15h

The timing of Kleban's announcement shows how the Democratic governor’s entry has instantly shaken up the primary field.

Maine Beer Co. leader Dan Kleban leaves Senate race to endorse Janet Mills

The timing of Kleban's announcement shows how the Democratic governor’s entry has instantly shaken up the primary field.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 15h

The graffiti, which included a swastika and the numbers “1488,” was visible as of Monday afternoon.

Nazi graffiti painted on Bangor walking path

The graffiti, which included a swastika and the numbers “1488,” was visible as of Monday afternoon.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 16h

But as eager peepers flock to Acadia, there are no staffers to collect entrance fees or sell passes. (via Maine Public) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/h...

Acadia National Park leaf peepers undeterred by government shutdown

But as eager peepers flock to Acadia, there are no staffers to collect entrance fees or sell passes.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 16h

Since 2000, Archipelago has played a pivotal role in Rockland's emergence as a Maine arts center. (via Midcoast Villager) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/m...

Downtown Rockland art center will close by year's end

Since 2000, Archipelago has played a pivotal role in Rockland's emergence as a Maine arts center.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 17h

The general manager of one blueberry grower said it's been the worst harvest in nearly two decades. (via The Quoddy Tides) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/d...

Maine's blueberry growers grapple with drought, heat and higher costs

The general manager of one blueberry grower said it's been the worst harvest in nearly two decades.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 17h

Vivi Nemeth didn't even play golf until this season. And the John Bapst junior has been crowned as one of the top high school golfers in the state. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/s...

After only playing for a few months, Bangor-area golfer is already a state champion

Vivi Nemeth didn't even play golf until this season. And the John Bapst junior has been crowned as one of the top high school golfers in the state.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 18h

The vehicle's owner jumped onto Aaric Rowe, who then crashed into nearby bushes. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/p...

Maine man allegedly tried to steal car as its owner pumped gas

The vehicle's owner jumped onto Aaric Rowe, who then crashed into nearby bushes.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 18h

Her "see you in court" retort to President Donald Trump made her a Democratic symbol of resistance to his policies. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/p...

Janet Mills wasn’t going to run for Senate until her dust-up with Donald Trump

Her "see you in court" retort to President Donald Trump made her a Democratic symbol of resistance to his policies.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 18h

Firefighters rescued 78-year-old Hugh MacFarland from the flames, but he died at the scene. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/m...

Man killed in midcoast Maine house fire

Firefighters rescued 78-year-old Hugh MacFarland from the flames, but he died at the scene.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 19h

"Here in Maine, our economy is inextricably linked to the health of our environment." www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/o...

Opinion: Cuts to EPA are a risk to Maine’s clean air and water

"Here in Maine, our economy is inextricably linked to the health of our environment."

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 19h

Follow the latest news and developments about Maine Gov. Janet Mills announcing her 2026 run for the U.S. Senate. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/14/p...