Bangor Daily News
How we saved our family ‘trappers shack’ from the elements and the state
"It was weathered, old boards covered with tar paper. The paper had been partially torn off, apparently by a bear as indicated by the claw marks."
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14mThey said their apartment on the former Loring base was wet and moldy. Then they got an eviction notice.
Tenants at the former Loring Air Force Base are suing their property manager and the local development authority over hazardous living conditions and alleged retaliatory eviction notices.
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13mMainers feel the pinch of surging food prices
Rising grocery costs in Maine force families to make extreme sacrifices, including skipping meals, while large retailers maintain profits and residents struggle against stagnating wages and inflation.
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11mThere are a lot of things people love about Maine. Housing isn’t one of them.
Mainers across all demographics face a mounting housing crisis as skyrocketing rents and home prices make ownership increasingly unattainable, fueling widespread frustration and threats to the state's future.
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4mPenobscot Bay blueberry growers had a good season against the odds
Despite another dry summer, Maine's wild blueberry harvest exceeded expectations, showing an average yield that brings hope to local farmers for a promising future season.
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3mTroy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins
Jackson is scheduled to debate Collins four times in the next two weeks, with the first debate scheduled for Tuesday night.