Bangor Daily News
‘People will freeze to death’ in Maine if federal heating aid doesn’t come soon
The federal government shutdown means heating aid will not be released on Nov. 1, leading to stark worries from those who manage the program here.
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5mBangor’s service-center role deserves support, accountability, and honest discussion
"Suggesting that surrounding communities are responsible for Bangor’s broader challenges is neither fair nor productive."
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6mTrump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors
Maine prosecutors are frustrated by federal delays in two fraud cases involving nearly $2 million in potential losses to taxpayers.
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1mLetter: Don’t let Susan Collins vote for any more Supreme Court justices
"I believe a credible account of sexual assault committed by a nominee should be disqualifying."
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2mLetter: Susan Collins has proven her worth to Mainers
"Her track record is impressive."
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5mNative athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Shiyazh Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut gave fellow Navajo citizens a moment to remember. When the rookie offensive lineman took the field for a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals in August, thousands of fans who had traveled from across the Navajo Nation erupted […]