Bangor Daily News
Where Maine home values surged during the pandemic
Before the pandemic, median home values in Cumberland County hovered around $342,200, but that spiked by nearly a third to reach $451,200.
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7mDemocrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending
NEW YORK (AP) — In a Michigan swing district just north of Detroit, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Hines said voters are far more worried about affording fuel, groceries and healthcare than about left-wing extremists gaining ground in her party. “It costs me $73 to fill up our minivan right now,” she said. “This is just […]
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3mHoulton has 17 open municipal seats. Only 2 candidates have applied.
Prospective candidates must file a nomination petition signed by 70 registered town voters with Houlton's town clerk by 4 p.m. Sept. 3.
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2mLetter: Hannah Pingree understands Maine
"I will be voting for Hannah because she understands Maine and values affordability."
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5mLicense plate-reading cameras have quietly operated in Brewer for 7 years
The city installed two license plate readers in 2019 along Route 1A, just east of the interchange with I-395, as part of a pilot program.
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7mHow 9,400 tons of sand is being used to combat industrial pollution in a Penobscot River cove
Barges are spraying 9,400 tons of sand to cap toxic mercury sediment in the Penobscot River near Orrington.