Plane passenger arrested at Bangor International Airport after angry outburst over wait time on tarmac

Donald Trump’s trade war is hurting Maine and Canada

"Trump must deescalate his unnecessary trade war before Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect Sept. 8."

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Seven were what he calls hard falls, including one that led […]

Expect a great September with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment. Tempering them — or being so in the moment that you don’t have any — often translates into being pleasantly surprised, which is a very pleasant […]

Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading

NEW YORK (AP) — The online prediction market platform Kalshi said Monday that it has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after concluding the former Republican congressman likely engaged in insider trading when he bet against his attendance at the State of the Union address. The company announced the ban after saying its compliance […]

Bucksport is looking to again sell long vacant lot for $1

An Orrington-based developer has expressed interest in the site, where he could build four to six homes and one to two commercial buildings.