Bangor Daily News
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3M retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Two years later, Larry and Barbara Cook are still dealing with fallout from the scam, trying to avoid losing Social Security benefits and paying taxes on the money they lost.
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6mCaribou residents will decide if fire department can spend up to $2.9M for ladder truck
The Caribou City Council Monday advanced a referendum question for funding the purchase of the truck to the November midterm election.
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1mState approves merger of York Hospital with MaineHealth
York Hospital announced in the fall that it planned to merge with MaineHealth because of multiple challenges.
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5mBlue Hill delays action over downtown restaurant’s alleged land use violations
Blue Hill postponed the hearing after it became clear this weekend that the two parties weren’t in agreement, according to officials.
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Machias Wild Blueberry Festival returns
MACHIAS — The Machias Wild Blueberry Festival is celebrating 50 years, and you’re invited to join the fun Aug. 14-16 in beautiful downtown Machias, Maine! Celebrate half a century of Maine’s sweetest tradition with three days of food, music, family fun and community spirit. Saturday, Aug. 15 is packed with festival favorites, including the Five […]
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4mWhat we know about the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The hanging death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found outside an abandoned house, has shaken her family and community in Mississippi, where two other people have been found hanging from trees in less than a year. Police have not indicated whether they consider the 29-year-old Black woman’s death suspicious, saying […]