Bangor Daily News
Tariffs, price-fixing allegations drive fire truck costs out of reach for Maine towns
Fire engine prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic, rising much faster than inflation. New ones run more than $1 million.
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6mBangor council roiled over ICE cooperation
A Bangor City Council meeting turned chaotic as councilor Joe Leonard's inflammatory remarks about President Trump led councilor Carolyn Fish to walk out before a vote on federal immigration cooperation.
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7mAcadia balances invasive plant’s popularity with ecological damage
Acadia National Park balances the cultural popularity of iconic lupines with the ecological threat they pose, alongside more aggressive invasive species like glossy buckthorn, amid a changing climate.
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1mOUTDOOR FUN FOR KIDS
Discover summer adventures at Aroostook County Nature Center, a hidden gem offering exciting outdoor fun for kids this June. Perfect for families seeking nature-filled exploration.
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4mMilford development mysteriously being sold in middle of construction
A 55-acre development site in Milford, Maine, designed for 142 senior housing units, is for sale for $1.8 million while construction on the initial phase remains underway.
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5mHundreds gather for funeral of firefighter who died of injuries after Searsmont blaze
Hundreds gathered in Belfast to honor Wayne Woodbury, a veteran assistant fire chief who died from injuries sustained during the tragic Robbins Lumber mill explosion in Searsmont.