Bangor Daily News
A remote Maine town is ready to close its 5-student school
An aging, shrinking population and rising property taxes are forcing towns to make difficult choices about their community institutions.
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4mPEPFAR is a win for the world. Susan Collins must ensure its funding.
"In no uncertain terms, these programs have spared an entire generation from a disease once thought to be unstoppable."
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2mLetter: Orrington should close trash plant
"The residents of these surrounding towns deserve to live in a clean toxic-free environment."
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2mNorth Yarmouth Academy routs Penobscot Valley to win Class D softball title
The Panthers rode a 10-run first inning and a complete game from Lily Fortin to easily win the title.
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2mFryeburg quiets Cony’s big bats to win Class B baseball championship
A big inning and a complete game from pitcher senior left‑hander Oliver Dean lifted Fryeburg Academy to a 4-3 title win.
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2mNewly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder on […]