Bangor Daily News
Today in History
Explore significant historical events occurring on November 10th, ranging from the Wilmington Coup and the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps to the debut of Sesame Street.
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4mKen Fredette wins back his old job leading Maine House Republicans
Maine Republicans re-elected Ken Fredette as House Minority Leader, signaling a strategic shift toward proactive governance rather than opposition as they navigate a challenging legislative landscape under Democratic control.
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3mVoters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents
Voters in eight Maine towns have approved rent stabilization measures to protect mobile home residents from drastic lot rent hikes driven by out-of-state corporate park owners.
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5mDemocrats are already fighting over who blew 2nd District race
Democrats grapple with internal divisions after Paul LePage’s victory in Maine's 2nd District, sparking a finger-pointing blame game over strategy, candidate quality, and the party's future election prospects.
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5mTroy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout
As Senator-elect Troy Jackson prepares for Washington, Maine faces potential declines in federal earmark funding following the departure of influential Appropriations Committee leader Senator Susan Collins.
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4mMaine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association celebrates a pivotal shift in federal policy after a landmark court victory proved previous whale protection regulations were scientifically unjustified and unlawful.