Bangor Daily News
Troy Jackson reportedly wore an $89 off-the-rack suit on his first day in DC
Senator-elect Troy Jackson’s decision to wear an affordable suit to the U.S. Capitol has ignited a social media debate over whether the choice reflects genuine populism or political posturing.
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2mHannah Pingree chooses longtime family adviser as her chief of staff
Governor-elect Hannah Pingree appoints seasoned political strategist Jesse Connolly as her chief of staff to help manage a tight transition schedule and urgent state budget challenges.
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6mAn act of compassion which can put a strain on resources
A homeless man dropped off in Bangor by a sheriff's deputy allegedly sparked a crime spree, highlighting the ongoing strain on city resources as neighboring towns lack essential support services.
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9mWhy ‘blue wave’ didn’t hit Bangor council race
Bangor voters defied a statewide Democratic trend by electing three conservative city councilors, signaling a local desire for change, new leadership, and a departure from the political status quo.
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2mBucksport appoints new deputy fire chief
Capt. Joseph Wardwell will be sworn in and begin at the start of 2027.
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2mFBI says US has seized $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Thursday that it had seized more than $1.2 billion of cryptocurrency reported stolen last month from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The theft of about $6.3 billion from Binance is regarded as the biggest crypto heist in history, and the FBI has previously attributed it to a North […]