Bangor Daily News
House Democrats pick Rana as new assistant leader
Maine House Democrats have re-selected Ryan Fecteau as speaker and Matt Moonen as majority leader, while electing Ambureen Rana as the new assistant majority leader for the upcoming session.
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7mExperienced outdoorsmen still make mistakes. I made one recently in western Maine.
Reflecting on a memorable Maine summer, an avid hiker shares a humorous tale of his forgetful preparation and the chaotic, yet rewarding, camping trip to Blueberry Mountain.
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4mVoters narrowly reject moving the Penobscot County Jail out of Bangor
Penobscot County residents narrowly rejected a referendum to relocate the local jail, forcing commissioners to restart planning for the facility's future after a tight 60-vote margin.
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3mFoxcroft Academy seeking 2nd-straight state field hockey title on Saturday in game against Winthrop
State championship showdowns are set for Saturday in Auburn, featuring top-tier matchups in Classes A, B, and C as undefeated teams vie for glory.
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5mMilford man stopped bringing children to doctors before toddler’s death
A Maine man faces manslaughter charges after his one-year-old daughter died of hypothermia in a freezing, neglected home despite previous state health department investigations.
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2mLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Maine hemp farmer appeals to Senators Collins and King to prevent a devastating federal ban that threatens small, certified organic businesses providing vital natural relief to their community.