Bangor Daily News
Border Patrol arrests hit record high in Maine
“This is about more than numbers; it’s about safeguarding national security," said Houlton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Derrick Stamper.
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3mBaileyville pulp mill fined nearly $800K for deadly gas leak
A federal investigation into the leak at the Woodland Pulp mill in January and a fire two months later found a dozen violations.
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3mCommunity Investors of Knox County receives United Way of Mid Coast Maine grant to address needs of county residents
ROCKLAND — Community Investors of Knox County has received a $5,000 grant from United Way of Mid Coast Maine to help income-eligible individuals and families in Knox County meet urgent needs when no other resources are available. Community Investors of Knox County is a collaborative network of local nonprofit organizations that work together to identify […]
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5mThousands of fish may have died in Penobscot River dam shutdown
A downed power line triggered a "trip event" at McKay Station, which is about 30 miles west of Millinocket.
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6mTanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. Eight years later, she was diagnosed with melanoma — a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. During that time, Sims has seen tanning become even more popular among young people online. […]
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1mMan allegedly caught with meth at Dollar General north of Bangor
Police reportedly found more than 2 ounces of meth on Alton Whitney, and later found more meth along with fentanyl and pills in a lockbox.