Bangor Daily News
TODAY IN HISTORY
Explore significant historical milestones occurring on September 9th, ranging from the Attica prison uprising and California's statehood to major political shifts and international peace agreements.
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7mNo rookie quarterbacks set to start in Week 1
As the NFL season kicks off, teams like the Raiders are bucking trends by benching rookie quarterbacks, while veteran stars reach historic milestones and playoff contenders seek redemption.
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3mMan sentenced after illegally entering the US
Mohammed Sultan Saleh, the last of four men who illegally crossed into Maine from Canada, has been sentenced to time served and faces deportation to the United Kingdom.
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14mBelfast family lives without modern amenities to protest environmental destruction
The Hughes family lives a minimalist, off-grid life in Maine, operating an 'intentional community' that serves as an incubator for climate activists and anti-capitalist projects.
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3mAffordability gloom helps shape Labor Day rallies
Democratic candidates in eastern Maine emphasized economic affordability and opposition to the Trump administration during Labor Day rallies, highlighting a motivated base seeking significant political change.
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8mMeet the man behind Bangor’s most controversial housing project
BangorHousing director Mike Myatt faces intense community backlash over a proposed supportive housing project, sparking a wider debate about affordability, taxpayer accountability, and the city's homelessness crisis.