Bangor Daily News
This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday
While Patriot’s Day isn’t a public holiday in Maine, it is in Wisconsin and Massachusetts when the Boston Marathon is held.
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4mWhy I stand on the corner holding a sign
“There are many who are appalled by what Republicans are doing to our country, but it will take real courage for them to vote against their own party to stop it.”
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3mTrial to begin this week for man accused in 1984 killing of Calais teen
Raymond Brown, 67, was charged with murder last year in the death of 18-year-old Linda Maxwell.
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4mHoulton council candidate wants to move town past recovery to growth
Fred Grant was appointed last November to fill a vacancy and is now seeking election to a full two-year term.
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6mBangor ethics board member and City Council candidate wants to reduce fiscal waste
“We’re spreading the wealth across too many groups that have the same plan,” John King said.
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4mHow can the fishing be so good if the salmon are in trouble?
"That is where the salmon paradox comes in. Good fishing in a productive stretch of river does not necessarily mean the overall salmon population is healthy."