Bangor Daily News
Trump signs funding bill with nearly $250M for Maine projects pushed by Susan Collins
The government funding bill ends the partial federal shutdown and includes an outsized sum for Maine projects.
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3mCritics pan one senior’s repeat performance
Dear Abby addresses aging concerns about repetitive storytelling, navigating awkward gift situations, and finding appropriate grief support resources for young widows seeking shared experiences.
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5mAd on Jackson joins wave of misleading claims in Senate race
As the Maine Senate race heats up, both Republican and Democratic campaigns trade accusations over misleading political advertisements regarding Social Security and Medicaid policies.
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5mMaine’s statewide school cellphone ban isn’t enough
While Maine's new cellphone ban improves classroom focus, it is insufficient; the state must now enact comprehensive media literacy legislation to protect students from manipulative digital environments and AI.
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3mOgwumike announces retirement after this season
WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike announces her retirement after a decorated 15-season career, leaving behind a profound legacy of elite competition, leadership, and advocacy for the sport.
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3mSafe disposal containers can protect workers from being stuck by a syringe on the job
After suffering a traumatic needlestick injury at work, a Presque Isle resident urges local officials to implement sharps disposal boxes to protect public workers and community safety.