Bangor Daily News
Summer learning works. Maine lawmakers should fund it.
“A few extra weeks of instruction, a teacher who refuses to give up on them, a mentor who helps them believe they can still succeed, sometimes that’s all it takes to change a student’s path.”
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10mWashington County Commission blasts prior administration for poor budget oversight
The county's finance director warned commissioners that rising overtime in multiple departments could endanger their ability to fully repay a recent loan.
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1mLetter: Cut spending to reduce taxes
"I just received my tax bill and the property value increased 35% again."
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5mEven small Maine towns are weighing data center bans
Data centers – large warehouses that hold computer needed by AI and other software to function – have drawn ire for high water and power use.
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5mTheir plan to build hundreds of Bangor apartments is being held up by decades-old sewers
The project would be the largest apartment complex in Bangor and comes at a time when the region is desperate for more housing.
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3mNo-kids wedding plan upsets grandparents
Dear Abby provides practical advice to readers navigating complex family tensions, envy over social media posts, and the delicate timing of breaking news regarding a home sale and divorce.