Bangor Daily News
Madawaska officials remain tight-lipped about paying for $90K festival
Town officials pledged to fund the event without tax money, but they haven't said whether ticket sales brought in enough to cover expenses.
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3mMorning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
What we're talking about in Maine today.
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6mStocks fall on Wall Street as oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Iran war escalates
Wall Street faces a downturn as escalating conflict with Iran drives crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, fueling inflation fears and driving up Treasury yields.
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5mMan gets time served for his role in attempted coverup of Cushing killing
A former Rockland resident receives time served for falsifying evidence in the 2024 Cushing homicide case, concluding a complex investigation into the killing of Kyle MacDougall.
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4mYoung people need real connections, not just safer apps
The Rural Youth Institute argues that Meta settlement funds should be invested in real-world community infrastructure, mentoring, and youth development, rather than just digital safety measures.
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5mCongress must get stablecoin rules right to protect Maine people and banks
Congress must regulate stablecoins to prevent them from functioning as unregulated deposit substitutes, ensuring community banks retain the local deposits necessary to fund essential loans for Mainers.