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

Organizations applying for this round can receive funding of up to nearly $50,000.

Penobscot County is accepting applications for opioid funds

Organizations applying for this round can receive funding of up to nearly $50,000.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 20h

Karl Ramsdell, a professional photographer, especially enjoys capturing images of seals, which he affectionately calls “chubmarines.”

Maine paddleboarder’s 5-mile trip to photograph seals ends with rare lighthouse view

Karl Ramsdell, a professional photographer, especially enjoys capturing images of seals, which he affectionately calls “chubmarines.”

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 20h

Air travel from four Maine locations hinges on a federal program that pays subsidies to airlines to serve smaller communities.

How the government shutdown threatens Maine’s small airports

Air travel from four Maine locations hinges on a federal program that pays subsidies to airlines to serve smaller communities.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 21h

Houlton was left without a governing body on Friday when most of the Town Council resigned after placing the town manager on leave.

Who’s running Houlton with no manager and 5 vacant council seats

Houlton was left without a governing body on Friday when most of the Town Council resigned after placing the town manager on leave.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 21h

A man was shot by an Androscoggin County sheriff’s deputy Friday night in Turner, after allegedly pointing a gun at the officer during a pursuit.

Deputy shoots Maine man twice after pursuit

A man was shot by an Androscoggin County sheriff’s deputy Friday night in Turner, after allegedly pointing a gun at the officer during a pursuit.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 22h

The incident, days before absentee voting started in the state, could have been deliberate, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has intimated.

What we know about the Maine ballots reportedly found in an Amazon box

The incident, days before absentee voting started in the state, could have been deliberate, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has intimated.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 22h

UMaine hockey has now won four straight home openers after defeating Holy Cross on Friday night in front of a sold-out home crowd.

Freshman’s hat trick helps UMaine hockey overpower Holy Cross 5-2

UMaine hockey has now won four straight home openers after defeating Holy Cross on Friday night in front of a sold out home crowd.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

The Warriors cemented an undefeated season with a 45-over-par team total in the 18-hole competition, two strokes ahead of runner-up York.

Nokomis golf makes history with Class B state championship

Nokomis cemented an undefeated season with a 45-over-par team total in the 18-hole competition, two strokes ahead of runner-up York.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Fans marveled at the $50 million facelift and reveled in the return of college hockey — even if it meant waiting a little longer to get inside.

Fans pack newly renovated Alfond Arena for UMaine hockey opener

Fans marveled at the $50 million facelift and reveled in the return of college hockey — even if it meant waiting a little longer to get inside.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

The roughly 20-second clip starts with Mills asking viewers if they “want Democrats to take back the Senate."

Janet Mills’ campaign posts then deletes planned US Senate fundraising video

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Police have been slow to release new information about the June 2024 incident.

Southern Maine man charged with manslaughter in death of baby

Police have been slow to release new information about the June 2024 incident.

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The move has effectively left the community rudderless with just two town councilors remaining.

After placing town manager on leave, most of Houlton's council resigns

The council’s decision came as calls to place Clark on administrative leave escalated and tensions deepened between residents, town employees and town councilors.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

The weekend card comes as longtime owner Del Merritt bids farewell after 57 years.

Hermon speedway wraps season with 100-lap races on Saturday and Sunday

The weekend card comes as longtime owner Del Merritt bids farewell after 57 years.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Jordan Stevens has won back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association games for the first time in his four years at the helm for the Black Bears.

UMaine football could win 3 in a row for 1st time under current coach

Jordan Stevens has won back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association games for the first time in his four years at the helm as the Black Bears.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

The virus is transmitted by mosquito bites, and in recent years Maine has seen periodic isolated infections in animals and people.

West Nile virus found in dead cows in Brewer

The virus is transmitted by mosquito bites, and in recent years Maine has seen periodic isolated infections in mosquio

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Jaydelynn Harlow may be in Greater Portland or the Biddeford area. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/p...

A 13-year-old Maine girl is missing

Jaydelynn Harlow may be in Greater Portland or the Biddeford area.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Bernie Sanders believes Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the best candidate to flip the Maine seat. (Via The Maine Monitor)

Bernie Sanders scolds Democrats for encouraging Janet Mills to enter Senate race

Bernie Sanders believes Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the best candidate to flip the Maine seat.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

Rescuers found him disoriented, missing a shoe and sitting on a stone wall in the woods. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/m...

Missing 91-year-old Maine man rescued before temperature drop

Rescuers found him disoriented, missing a shoe and sitting on a stone wall in the woods.

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

"Today, I believe there is only one remaining recourse for this country as a democratic republic. The people must speak out."

Opinion: We must stand together to preserve our republic

"Today, I believe there is only one remaining recourse for this country as a democratic republic. The people must speak out."

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

It's a grueling sport even for veteran drivers, but imagine getting behind the wheel as a 9-year-old and taking home the checkered flag. (via WGME) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/s...

A Maine driver just won his 1st stock car race. He’s only 9 years old.

It's a grueling sport even for veteran drivers, but imagine getting behind the wheel as a 9-year-old and taking home the checkered flag.

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Investigators believe the deadly blaze was sparked by discarded smoking material. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/p...

Man and woman killed in Maine apartment fire have been identified

Investigators believe the deadly blaze was sparked by discarded smoking material.

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"Shift workers, health care workers, fishermen, the list goes on. They all depend on the ability to vote absentee no matter where they are on Election Day." www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/o...

Letter: Many working Mainers depend on absentee voting

"Shift workers, health care workers, fishermen, the list goes on. They all depend on the ability to vote absentee no matter where they are on Election Day."

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · 1d

A judge has set bail for 60-year-old David Baker and 55-year-old Nicholas Parlatore at $15,000. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/h...

2 men charged in 2024 fatal drug overdose in Tremont

A judge has set bail for 60-year-old David Baker and 55-year-old Nicholas Parlatore at $15,000.

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The Pioneers were born out of that chaos, and on Friday, they will become the first junior hockey team to ever play in Aroostook County. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/a...

Presque Isle’s junior hockey team prepares for home opener just 3 weeks after forming

It’s been a whirlwind genesis for the Pioneers, who did not exist when the season began in early September.

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“But I will be able to go there any time until Ricky throws me out. And I don’t think he’s going to.” www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/10/s...

After 57 years at Speedway 95, owner Del Merritt is ready to pass the torch

Merritt sold the Hermon auto track to former NASCAR Cup Series winner Ricky Craven this summer.

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