Bangor Daily News
Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries
The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.
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"Persistence and patience won’t deliver complete mastery of angling or a full understanding of trout psychology, but they can shorten the path."
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4mBangor homelessness committee will hold 1st meeting this week
Elected officials have struggled to make progress on the problem, focusing often on reactive measures instead of long-term planning.
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3mMaine DOT to start $3.7M bridge replacement in Aroostook
Construction will start on July 20 to replace Fort Fairfield's Puddle Dock Bridge. The project is about a year behind schedule.
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5mSignal chats and frantic calls shape Maine’s scramble to replace Graham Platner
They’re relentlessly posting on social media. Some are holding town halls and news conferences. All of them are working the phones.
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4mMaine’s small-town spirit is the essence of the American republic
“Down East Maine is arguably the most American place in America.”