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UMaine extended its winning streak to four games and has now scored 22 goals in those four victories.
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UMaine hockey uses 54-shot barrage to cruise 6-2 over UMass
UMaine extended its winning streak to four games and has now scored 22 goals in those four victories.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/sports/umaine-hockey-win-over-umass-2/
about 9 hours ago
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With the win over Binghamton, UMaine improved to 6-7-3 and will either host Bryant or travel to Vermont for the championship game.
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Huge underdog UMaine soccer stuns top seed in double overtime playoff thriller
University of Maine women's soccer team stuns top-ranked Binghamton Bearcats in a 1-0 double-overtime thriller to advance to the conference title game.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/sports/umaine-womens-soccer-upset/
about 11 hours ago
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The win moved the Hawks to 17-0 on the season as they look to avenge last yearâs loss in the state championship.
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Hermon girls soccer heading back to familiar place: the state championship game
The win moved the Hawks to 17-0 on the season as they look to avenge last yearâs loss in the state championship.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/sports/hermon-girls-soccer-heading-back-to-state-championship-game/
about 12 hours ago
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That indicates a lack of confidence in State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who was running a primary against former candidate and current Rep. Jared Golden.
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National Democrats are âactively recruitingâ a candidate for Maineâs 2nd District
The behind-the-scenes wrangling underscores the difficulty that Democrats will have in fending off former Gov. Paul LePage in a district won three times by President Donald Trump.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/politics/national-democrats-actively-recruiting-candidate-maine-2nd-district-n6hjn1me0n/
about 13 hours ago
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âItâs uncharted territory that weâre in right now,â Town Manager Jacob Gran said.
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Bucksport school board race recount finds candidates tied
A final missing ballot was found in a search through boxes of state ballots â and it was blank.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/hancock/bucksport-school-board-race-recount-finds-candidates-tied/
about 13 hours ago
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Caleb Thompson was taken to a care home Thursday after a judge approved a bail order change on Monday.
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Aroostook man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault being monitored in Lewiston
Caleb Thompson of Houlton was taken to a care home Thursday after a judge approved a bail order change on Monday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/aroostook/houlton-man-accused-kidnapping-and-sexual-assault-care-home/
about 14 hours ago
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Former Houlton council chairperson Jane Torres accepted a Town Council seat on Thursday after receiving 460 votes.
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Houlton councilor accepts seat despite resigning a month earlier
Former Houlton council chairperson Jane Torres accepted a Town Council seat on Thursday after receiving 460 votes.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/aroostook/jane-torres-elected-accepts-houlton-council-seat-n6hjn1me0n/
about 14 hours ago
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Andrea âAnnieâ Barbee, 41, was last heard from via text on Wednesday.
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Missing Down East woman last seen in Ellsworth
Andrea âAnnieâ Barbee, 41, was last heard from via text on Wednesday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/down-east/missing-down-east-woman-last-seen-in-ellsworth/
about 14 hours ago
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New commercial solar farms will now have to be 100 feet from a paved road, 400 feet from any residence, and buffered by four rows of trees.
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New solar farms in Presque Isle will be shielded from view
New commercial solar farms will now have to be 100 feet from a paved road, 400 feet from any residence, and buffered by four rows of trees.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/aroostook/new-solar-farms-presque-isle-shielded-from-view/
about 14 hours ago
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"No Mainer should go hungry,â the Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate said in a Thursday statement.
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Graham Platner calls on Maine to tap rainy-day fund to bolster SNAP
"No Mainer should go hungry,â the Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate said in a Thursday statement.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/politics/graham-platner-calls-on-maine-tap-rainy-day-fund-snap/
about 15 hours ago
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Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week.
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after recent declines
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/business/average-us-long-term-mortgage-rate-up-to-6-22/
about 15 hours ago
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The Lewiston-based journal was first published in 1818 and followed in the tradition of similar publications, including the Old Farmerâs Almanac.
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The new Farmersâ Almanac will be the last
The Lewiston-based journal was first published in 1818 and followed in the tradition of similar publications, including the Old Farmerâs Almanac.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/state/farmers-almanac-ceasing-publication/
about 15 hours ago
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Bangor International Airport is not on the preliminary list of affected airports, but seven airports that offer direct flights to Bangor are.
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Flights to Bangor could be limited by nationwide cuts
Bangor International Airport is not on the preliminary list of affected airports, but seven airports that offer direct flights to Bangor are.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/bangor/bangor-flights-nationwide-air-traffic-cuts/
about 16 hours ago
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Candidates who finished second, third and fourth in a race for three seats all came in within four votes of each other.
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Ellsworth to recount ballots in tight City Council race
Candidates who finished second, third and fourth in a race for three seats all came in within four votes of each other.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/hancock/hancock-government/ellsworth-to-recount-tight-city-council-race/
about 16 hours ago
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The Guilford-area school budget is one of the last school budgets to be approved in Maine this year.
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Voters approve $9.5M Guilford-area school budget on 5th try
The Guilford-area school budget is one of the last school budgets to be approved in Maine this year.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/piscataquis/voters-approve-guilford-area-school-budget-on-5th-try/
about 17 hours ago
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Mary Hembree, 17, may be traveling to Massachusetts to meet with a boyfriend.
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A Holden teen is missing
Mary Hembree, 17, may be traveling to Massachusetts to meet with a boyfriend.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/bangor/bangor-police-courts/holden-maine-missing-persons-mary-hembree/
about 17 hours ago
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"When small groups at political extremes emphasize fighting over collaboration, demonization over diplomacy, they pollute our discourse and make serving in public office unbearable for reasonable people."
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Editorial: We all lose when threats and dysfunction drive people like Jared Golden out of office
"When small groups at political extremes emphasize fighting over collaboration, demonization over diplomacy, they pollute our discourse and make serving in public office unbearable for reasonableâŠ
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/opinion/editorials/maine-jared-golden-political-dysfunction-violence/
about 18 hours ago
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Sofia Garza and Olivia Burch were last seen about 10:45 a.m. Thursday. (via WGME)
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Two 7-year-old girls have gone missing from a Maine school
Sofia Garza and Olivia Burch were last seen about 10:45 a.m. Thursday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/midcoast/midcoast-police-courts/topsham-maine-missing-persons-sofia-garza-olivia-burch/
about 18 hours ago
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It's all playoffs all around the state, and that means a bunch of marquee matchups for Bangor-area teams.
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This will be a good weekend for Maine high school football fans
It's all playoffs all around the state, and that means a bunch of marquee matchups for Bangor-area teams.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/sports/high-school-football/maine-high-school-football-weekend-schedule-playoffs/
about 19 hours ago
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Current and former Bowdoin students took issue that college's statement didn't congratulate Mamdani or even include a photo of him. (via Portland Press Herald)
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Bowdoin alums criticize collegeâs response to Zohran Mamdani victory
Current and former Bowdoin students took issue that college's statement didn't congratulate Mamdani or even include a photo of him.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/midcoast/midcoast-education/brunswick-maine-bowdoin-college-zohran-mamdani-win-response-criticism/
about 19 hours ago
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âThousands of Mainers who have listened to Graham at the scores of town meetings he has held across the state have embraced his vision.â
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Letter: We still support Graham Platner
âBased upon our personal experience, we are satisfied that we know the real Graham Platner, and we are supporting him.â
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/opinion/letters/letter-we-still-support-graham-platner-joam40zk0w/
about 20 hours ago
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There was a woman and a 4-month-old child inside the truck during the shooting, police said.
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Maine man allegedly shot at repo man's tow truck
There was a woman and a 4-month-old child inside the truck during the shooting, police said.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/portland/portland-police-courts/cape-elizabeth-maine-repossession-shooting-tow-truck-roger-dickinson/
about 20 hours ago
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"Deer thrive along habitat edges â where forest meets farmland â because those areas offer both food and cover."
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Maineâs working farms are key to thriving deer and hunting traditions
Deer thrive along habitat edges â where forest meets farmland â because those areas offer both food and cover.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/outdoors/outdoors-contributors/maine-working-farms-key-to-thriving-deer-and-hunting-traditions-joam40zk0w/
about 20 hours ago
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âI believe real leaders would be coaching the new generation of leadership and ensuring their experience is successfully shepherded forward.â
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Opinion: Janet Mills should be building the next generation of leaders, not running for Senate
âI believe real leaders would be coaching the new generation of leadership and ensuring their experience is successfully shepherded forward.â
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/opinion/opinion-contributor/janet-mills-should-not-be-running-for-senate-joam40zk0w/
about 21 hours ago
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âI wanted to see what the rest of the world had to offer. ... I went, I saw and I was ready to come home.â
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After 2 years away, this Maine basketball star is ready to play for her home state
Lizzy Gruber is returning from St. Josephâs University in Philadelphia to don the University of Maine colors.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/sports/college-basketball/lizzy-gruber-joins-umaine-basketball/
about 21 hours ago
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While Pelosi remains an unmatched force for the Democratic Party, her next steps are uncertain.
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Nancy Pelosi wonât seek reelection, ending her storied political career
While Pelosi remains an unmatched force for the Democratic Party, her next steps are uncertain.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/politics/washington/nancy-pelosi-no-reelection-2026/
about 21 hours ago
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With an asking price of $329,000, the condo is less expensive than the price of an average home in Hallowell.
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You can buy a condo in an 1850 mansion once home to a Maine governor
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo sits on the top floor of the Second Empire-style home in Hallowell.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/business/business-housing/condo-for-sale-1850-maine-governor-home-joam40zk0w/
about 22 hours ago
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It now lacks the money to repay an $8 million debt, which if not repaid to the bank by February, the county will default.
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Washington County is scrambling to save itself from financial ruin
Voters on Tuesday refused to allow officials to issue a bond of up to $11 million to cover a massive budget shortfall.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/down-east/downeast-government/washington-county-facing-financial-ruin-joam40zk0w/
about 22 hours ago
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Robbie Flint and his brother Gage have been after the swamp buck for a while.
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Maine hunter bags massive 252-pound buck called âBig Hoofâ
Robbie Flint and his brother Gage have been after the swamp buck for a while.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/outdoors/hunting/maine-deer-hunting-big-hoof-swamp-buck-robbie-flint/
about 23 hours ago
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The recent spate of attacks began Oct. 15 when multiple speakers on Zoom were cut off for using profanity and homophobic slurs.
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Incoming Bangor councilors want to stop meetings from being derailed by hate speech
Zoom participants likely using fake names have disrupted four meetings in the past three weeks with slurs and white supremacist rhetoric.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/bangor/bangor-government/new-councilors-address-hate-speech/
about 23 hours ago
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âWe have to learn to listen to each other, and perhaps settle for less and take the win, than to try to overreach and give the opposition the opportunity to beat us.â
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Maine Republicans question Laurel Libbyâs voter ID strategy after big loss
Some in the GOP were expecting the result, and candid assessments started to trickle in between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/06/politics/elections/maine-republicans-frustration-voter-id-strategy-after-loss/
about 24 hours ago
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Under the new contract, all care provided since the contract expired Nov. 1 will be covered retroactively.
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EXCLUSIVE â Northern Light and Anthem reach deal, care will remain in-network
Under the new contract, all care provided since the contract expired Nov. 1 will be covered retroactively.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/bangor/northern-light-anthem-reach-deal-care-will-remain-in-network/
1 day ago
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Keith Kneeland Jr., lost the seat to Emily Fitzgerald by three votes, according to unofficial town results.
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Recount requested in tight Bucksport school board race
Keith Kneeland Jr., lost the seat to Emily Fitzgerald by three votes, according to unofficial town results.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/hancock/recount-requested-bucksport-school-board-race/
1 day ago
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The four-term Democratic congressman attributed his decision to concerns about political violence and a desire to spend more time with his family.
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Maine's political community reacts to Jared Golden not running for re-election
The four-term Democratic congressman attributed his decision to concerns about political violence and a desire to spend more time with his family.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/maine-politicians-react-jared-goldens-no-reelection/
1 day ago
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The Black Bears will break from the usual Friday-Saturday night format when they face the University of Massachusetts this week.
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UMaine hockey fans will be treated to rare Thursday night game
The Black Bearsâ menâs hockey team will play a rare Thursday-Friday night series at the University of Massachusetts this week instead of the usual Friday-Saturday night format.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/sports/umaine-hockey-rare-thursday-night-game/
1 day ago
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The four-term Democrat's Op-Ed in the Bangor Daily News Wednesday echoed U.S. Sen. Olympia Snoweâs sudden 2012 retirement.
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Jared Goldenâs sudden announcement sends shockwaves through Maine politics
The four-term Democrat's Op-Ed in the Bangor Daily News Wednesday echoed U.S. Sen. Olympia Snoweâs sudden 2012 retirement.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/jared-golden-sudden-announcement-shockwaves-through-maine-politics/
1 day ago
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Question 2 passed with 62% voting yes to 38% voting no as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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See how your community voted on Maineâs âred flagâ law referendum
Question 2 passed with 62% voting yes to 38% voting no as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/elections/see-how-your-community-voted-maine-red-flag-law-referendum/
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Question 1 failed with 62.5% voting no to 37.5% voting yes as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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See how your community voted on Maineâs voter ID referendum
Question 1 failed with 62.5% voting no to 37.5% voting yes as of 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/see-how-your-community-voted-maine-voter-id-referendum/
1 day ago
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Exclusive BDN Opinion from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden: "What I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son."
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Jared Golden: I wonât seek reelection. Hereâs why.
"What I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/opinion/jared-golden-why-i-wont-seek-reelection-column/
1 day ago
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Itâs not uncommon for a goalie to provide the game-defining save in a penalty kick shootout. But Orono's Matthew Allen also stepped up and made one of the kicks for the Red Riots.
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This Maine goalie didnât just make a clutch penalty save. He also stepped up and scored.
Itâs not uncommon for a goalie to provide the game-defining save in a penalty kick shootout. But Orono's Matthew Allen also stepped up and made one of the kicks for the Red Riots.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/sports/orono-goalkeeper-heroics/
1 day ago
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"Policymakers at all levels should ban PFAS-containing products and producers of these chemicals and the manufacturers who use them must be held legally responsible."
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Opinion: Solving Maineâs PFAS problem requires accountability from producers, not just landfills
"Policymakers at all levels should ban PFAS-containing products and producers of these chemicals and the manufacturers who use them must be held legally responsible."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/opinion/opinion-contributor/solving-maines-pfas-problem-requires-accountability-from-producers-not-just-landfills/
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Police found Lamont Dolberry, 52, riding an electric scooter on Cove Road on Tuesday afternoon.
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NY murder suspect arrested in Winterport while riding electric scooter
Police found Lamont Dolberry, 52, riding an electric scooter on Cove Road on Tuesday afternoon.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/bangor/bangor-police-courts/winterport-maine-new-york-homicide-fugitive-lamont-dolberry/
1 day ago
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The no side of the referendum made up 53.3% of votes when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race Wednesday morning.
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Washington County rejects $11M bond aimed at digging out of budget crisis
The no side of the referendum made up 53.3% of votes when the Bangor Daily News and Decision Desk HQ called the race Wednesday morning.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/down-east/downeast-government/washington-county-11m-bond-election-results-rejected/
1 day ago
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All the games will still be played at the same locations Thursday.
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High school soccer and field hockey regional finals postponed due to forecast
All the games will still be played at the same locations Thursday.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/sports/high-school-soccer/maine-high-school-soccer-field-hockey-regional-finals-postponed-weather/
2 days ago
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This is the first time Maineâs dam abandonment law has been tested to this extent, meaning it could set a precedent for other towns across the state.
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Hancock County towns approve initial step toward taking ownership of dams
This is the first time Maineâs dam abandonment law has been tested to this extent, meaning it could set a precedent for other towns across the state.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/hancock/hancock-government/orland-maine-area-towns-dam-vote/
2 days ago
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It's a "key milestone" toward the replacement of the aging bridges carrying I-95 over Broadway.
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Southbound I-95 bridge over Broadway has been demolished
It's a "key milestone" toward the replacement of the aging bridges carrying I-95 over Broadway.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/bangor/bangor-government/bangor-maine-broadway-interstate-95-bridge-demolition/
2 days ago
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A lawyer blasted the governmentâs âKarate Kid wax on, wax off narrativeâ about the vehicle as self-serving.
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Feds say Maine Border Patrol vehicle tied to Chicago shooting wasnât repaired prior to inspection
A lawyer blasted the governmentâs âKarate Kid wax on, wax off narrativeâ about the vehicle as self-serving.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/state/state-police-courts/chicago-brighton-park-shooting-maine-border-patrol-vehicle/
2 days ago
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That will allow crews to prepare a temporary bridge over the Stillwater River for the winter.
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Stillwater Avenue in Old Town will be closed next week for bridge maintenance
That will allow crews to prepare a temporary bridge over the Stillwater River for the winter.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/bangor/bangor-government/old-town-maine-stillwater-avenue-closure-november-9-13-bridge-maintenance/
2 days ago
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The Democratic Senate candidate said the former vice president's only legacy is thousands of wasted American and Iraqi lives. (via WGME)
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Graham Platner won't be mourning Dick Cheney's death
The Democratic Senate candidate said the former vice president's only legacy is thousands of wasted American and Iraqi lives.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/elections/maine-graham-platner-dick-cheney-death-video/
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âIâm in this âtil the end.â
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Graham Platner isn't dropping out after weeks of controversy
In a recent poll, Platner maintained a strong lead over Gov. Janet Mills and his other competitors for the Democratic nomination.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/politics/elections/maine-senate-election-graham-platner-controversies-not-dropping-out/
2 days ago
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