Bangor Daily News
Wabanaki youth initiative nets $348K federal grant for food program
The one-of-its-kind Wabanaki initiative connects tribal farmers, gatherers and food producers directly to youth meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.
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3mBill Green back on TV to support Collins
Retired sportscaster Bill Green returns to Maine airwaves in a new political ad, defending Senator Susan Collins against recent attacks and vandalism as she faces a competitive reelection bid.
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5mBangor man allegedly confessed to jailmate about 1984 Calais slaying
The murder trial of Raymond Brown has begun, four decades after 18-year-old Linda Maxwell was found dead, with prosecutors alleging Brown confessed to the killing to a jailmate.
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5mEllsworth producers differ on possible food sovereignty rule
Ellsworth residents are debating a proposed food sovereignty ordinance that would allow local producers to sell homemade meals without expensive commercial kitchen requirements, sparking concerns over public safety.
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1mHampton Inn, Presque Isle, held a ribbon cutting
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand reopening of the newly renovated Hampton Inn with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and local board members.
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5mEllsworth awards $1.6M contract for new courthouse access road
The state began construction on the new judicial center in July. It is expected to be operational by 2028.