Bangor Daily News
Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending
The 2027 budget requests reflect the administration's political priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
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6mSen. Sullivan, former US Rep Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted no time preparing for their general election campaign after Tuesday’s primary in Alaska, criticizing each other’s records and previewing the next phase of a high-stakes Senate race that has drawn national attention. With control of the chamber on the […]
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4mAnother Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports
Officers are required by the software to make edits before signing off on the reports, including removing obscure or intentionally incorrect words the company calls “Easter eggs.”
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5mGraham Platner’s voice for the working class must be welcomed on Labor Day
“Labor movements were never meant to be comfortable, orderly, or gatekept by political committees.”
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8mBangor’s Together Place recovery center could soon reopen with help from the city
City councilors on Monday asked representatives from the center for a proposal on how they could use monthly payments from the city to reopen their day space and meals program.
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5mDanforth entrepreneurs ‘bought themselves a job’ when they moved to rural Maine
Jon Bridgan and Carol Carper moved from Virginia three years ago and bought Danforth Hardware, a local anchor business.