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Amid SNAP uncertainty, Maine food pantries saw demand spike
The federal benefits freeze was the latest in a string of challenges that have stretched food assistance programs thin this year.
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2mMDI inn whose owner died in May has been sold for $1.75M
The Lindenwood Inn is being purchased by two Bar Harbor residents.
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2mBangor Symphony Orchestra appoints four new members to board of directors
BANGOR — Bangor Symphony Orchestra in Bangor elected its FY 26-27 board of directors. New members include Nina Hollon, CEO and founder of Catalyst Learning Strategies; Michael Posch, D.O., owner and CEO of Maine Osteopathic Health in Bangor; Leon Souweine, former owner of Bangor Braces; Chris Uphouse, attorney at Viridian Law in Ellsworth. For further […]
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4mSusan Collins dismisses Troy Jackson as a 'Bernie Bro'
"He was ... lead for Senator Sanders' presidential campaign in Maine. He's a Bernie bro.”
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2mUS health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have not said where the cases are located. The Associated Press has asked the FDA for […]
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4mTrump will welcome the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday with a Rose Garden event celebrating their second title in as many years. The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat […]