Bangor Daily News
Feds: Cost-saving measure led to deaths of 2 at Down East mill
Federal investigators reveal that lack of safety monitors and ventilation systems led to the tragic deaths of two young workers at a Maine mill following a toxic chemical release.
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5mBlue Hill’s high school building new entrance in spite of cuts
George Stevens Academy breaks ground on a $2.1 million 'Gateway Project' to improve campus safety and traffic, despite recent deep budget cuts and staffing layoffs due to declining enrollment.
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2mEddington preparing to replace arrested school board member
Eddington officials plan to replace school board member Brittany Wood, who faces felony charges and likely removal for absenteeism following her involvement in a child welfare case.
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1mDaily Heroscope
Stars align today, July sixteenth, twenty-six, destiny awaits.
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2mMan arrested after firing gun inside Raymond home, ramming cruiser
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Raymond after firing shots inside a home, fleeing in a vehicle, and intentionally ramming a police cruiser while intoxicated.
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9mMaine has ignored a homegrown substitute for heating oil
Maine faces criticism for prioritizing electrification over wood-based biofuels, despite new startups offering low-carbon heating solutions that utilize the state's vast forestry waste and existing oil infrastructure.