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That's created problems for Mainers who rely on the Postal Service to get medications and pay bills. (via Spectrum News)
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Hundreds in rural Maine frustrated with mail delivery
Residents in rural Maine face mail delivery issues, causing concerns for medication and bill payments. Rep. Katrina Smith urges the U.S. Postal Service to act.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/politics/state-politics/maine-postal-service-mail-delivery-delays-concerns/
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"It is doubtful Maine voters intended the right-to-food amendment to create a free-for-all in the stateās woods and waters."
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Maine lawsuit challenges fly-fishing-only waters under right-to-food amendment
Maine plaintiffs challenge fly-fishing-only waters designation, citing constitutional amendment. Critics argue it risks natural resource management.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/outdoors/fishing/maine-fly-fishing-only-waters-right-to-food-lawsuit-legendre/
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"Maineās housing pricing is pushing out an entire generation of Mainers who want to live and work in Maine communities, and straining our elderly on fixed incomes."
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Opinion: Maine must build its way out of the housing crisis
"Maine employers are struggling to find workers not because the talent isnāt out there, but because those workers canāt find a place to live."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/opinion/opinion-contributor/maine-must-build-its-way-out-of-the-housing-crisis-joam40zk0w/
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That will allow crews to clear away snow falling overnight.
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There's a citywide parking ban in Bangor tonight
Bangor is declaring a citywide parking ban starting Tuesday night to allow for snow removal. Alternative parking options provided.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/bangor/bangor-government/bangor-maine-snow-storm-citywide-parking-ban-december-23-24-2025/
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Founded in 1929 by Americans looking to skirt Prohibition, the courseās story has been told relentlessly. But recent history has added another chapter to it.
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Unique Aroostook course featured in new book on Maine golf
Its parking lot is in the United States, but the clubhouse and the 18 holes around it are in Canada.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/aroostook/aroostook-culture/maine-golf-book-joam40zk0w/
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"Rather than trying to convince them that prices are dropping when they are not, they could actually act to keep health care more in reach for millions of Americans."
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Editorial: Congress has another chance to keep health insurance more affordable
"When Congress returns from their holiday break, they, and the president, can show Americans that they hear and understand their economic concerns."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/opinion/editorials/congress-has-another-chance-to-keep-health-insurance-more-affordable-joam40zk0w/
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"Changing Maineās fly-fishing-only regulations so bait fishermen can harvest fish from some of our most sensitive trout waters is just plain foolish."
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Why Maineās fly-fishing-only and heritage waters matter for native fish
"Changing Maineās fly-fishing-only regulations so bait fishermen can harvest fish from some of our most sensitive trout waters is just plain foolish."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/outdoors/why-maines-fly-fishing-only-and-heritage-waters-matter-for-native-fish-joam40zk0w/
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"We are grateful to our readers for supporting local journalism and for recognizing the essential role it plays in strengthening our communities."
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Opinion: How journalism moves awareness into action
"If you are in a position to do so, please consider an end-of-year gift to The Fund for BDN Reporting at donate.bangordailynews.com."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/opinion/opinion-contributor/how-journalism-moves-awareness-into-action-joam40zk0w/
about 4 hours ago
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From high school gyms to NBA stadiums, Maine athletes spent much of 2025 delivering jaw-dropping moments and thrilling their fans along the way.
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5 moments that defined Maine sports this year
From high school gyms to NBA stadiums, Maine athletes spent much of 2025 delivering jaw-dropping moments and thrilling their fans along the way.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/sports/5-moments-that-defined-maine-sports-this-year/
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One firefighter suffered a concussion and neck and back injuries when the second floor collapsed.
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Fire destroys Maine home filled with 20K books
A Trenton home filled with 20,000 books was destroyed in a fire caused by embers from a woodstove. The investigation is ongoing.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/hancock/hancock-police-courts/trenton-maine-pressey-lane-house-fire-books-vinyl-collection/
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The three-story brick structure was built in 1934 and served as a Masonic lodge for more than 70 years.
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Prominent downtown Ellsworth building to become a dentistās office
The former Masonic Lodge building was most recently the headquarters for health products supplement company Desert Harvest.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/hancock/hancock-business/ellsworth-maine-building-dentists-office-joam40zk0w/
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āI just would like us to be a district that can focus on the students, focus on teaching and learning, put the spotlight on the teachers who are doing an amazing job."
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Penobscot County towns to appoint new school board members after 4 resign
The four resignations coming on one day left the school board one member short of the quorum needed to vote.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/bangor/bangor-government/penobscot-county-towns-appoint-new-school-board-members-joam40zk0w/
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āOur commissioners are feeling the heat at the moment just because of the amount of public review that there has been related to the budget.ā
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It took a crisis for Mainers to finally pay attention to countyĀ government
Taxpayers across Maine are keeping a closer-than-usual eye on their county officials after a series of budget crises forced an often-ignored layer of Maineās government into the spotlight.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/23/politics/state-politics/mainers-pay-attention-to-county-government-joam40zk0w/
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It's only December, and Maine high school basketball may have already witnessed the best game of the year.
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Miraculous buzzer-beater completes wild comeback in Maine high school basketball game
It's only December, and Maine high school basketball may have already witnessed the best game of the year.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/sports/buzzer-beater-maine-high-school-basketball/
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Trump claimed on Monday that the new fleet will ābe the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built.ā
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Bath Iron Works wants to build Trumpās new ābattleshipā
Trump claimed on Monday that the new fleet will ābe the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built.ā
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/midcoast/bath-iron-works-wants-to-build-trumps-new-battleship/
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The 1-acre lot with a single-story building had 18 bids at this time last month. Now it has 78.
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Bidding war triples the price on former Madawaska port of entry
The 1-acre lot with a single-story building had 18 bids at this time last month. Now it has 78.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/aroostook/bidding-war-former-madawaska-maine-port-of-entry/
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The ACA tax subsidies were introduced during the pandemic and have allowed millions of Americans to pay less for health care premiums.
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Inside Susan Collinsā talks with 16 senators on an ACA subsidy compromise
The ACA tax subsidies were introduced during the pandemic and have allowed millions of Americans to pay less for health care premiums.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/politics/susan-collins-aca-subsidy-discussions/
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Thomas Bonfanti maintains that he acted in self-defense during the 2020 shooting spree.
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Down East man convicted of 3 murders claims lawyer was ineffective
A jury convicted Thomas Bonfanti in the 2020 shooting spree, sentencing him to life in prison.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/down-east/downeast-police-courts/machias-maine-triple-murder-shooting-spree-conviction-appeal-thomas-bonfanti/
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The dismissal came after a request from federal prosecutors. (via WGME)
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Judge dismisses case against Maine man accused of threatening Donald Trump
An indictment against a Bridgton man accused of threatening President Donald Trump has been dismissed.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/central-maine/central-maine-police-courts/bridgton-maine-donald-trump-threat-case-dismissed-kevin-bell/
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Merveilles Saidi, 33, was wanted on three felony counts of sodomy against a child.
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Woman allegedly fled to Maine to escape Virginia sex crimes case
A woman wanted on sex crime charges in Virginia was arrested in Maine. She awaits extradition to face the charges against her.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/portland/portland-police-courts/westbrook-maine-virginia-fugitive-sodomy-merveilles-saidi/
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Your hot take might spark a friendly debate ā or a fiery one ā but either way, we want to hear it.
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Tell us your Maine hunting hot takes
Hunters in Maine share their passionate opinions on hunting and fishing, sparking debates on ethics, tradition and personal style.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/outdoors/hunting/maine-hunting-hot-takes-joam40zk0w/
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For a split second, it looked like the game would go to overtime. Then Adrianna Smith jumped into action.
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Watch the buzzer beater that gave UMaine women stunning win over Harvard
Adrianna Smith's buzzer-beating shot secures an unlikely win for the University of Maine women's basketball team against Harvard.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/sports/college-basketball/umaine-women-adrianna-smith-buzzer-beater-harvard-video/
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The current forecast calls for 3 to 4 inches of snow in Greater Bangor.
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Storm will bring fresh snow to most of Maine before Christmas
Get ready for a snowy Christmas in Maine as a winter storm is expected to bring fresh snow across the state, with up to 6 inches in some areas.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/weather/maine-tuesday-winter-storm-snow-christmas/
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There were still about five people at the site Monday morning, down from a peak of 40 recently.
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Railroad company begins clearing Bangor homeless encampment
The homeless encampment near Bangor's Penobscot Plaza has been cleared, leaving residents to face limited shelter options and the challenge of finding affordable housing.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/bangor/bangor-government/bangor-maine-railroad-tracks-encampment-csx-cleanup/
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The bridge officially opened Dec. 12, nearly 32 months after construction began. (via The Times Record)
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Brunswick-Topsham back in business with opening of new bridge
Business owners near the Frank J. Wood Bridge anticipate a busy holiday season as the new span opens, reducing traffic headaches for customers.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/midcoast/midcoast-business/brunswick-topsham-maine-frank-j-wood-construction-finished/
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"An enormous amount of work makes this program come alive thanks to the many migrant workers who work in Washington County."
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Letter: Donāt forget the migrants who make wreaths
āThe wreath employees are an important part and should be celebrated as well.ā
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/opinion/letters/letter-dont-forget-the-migrants-who-make-wreaths/
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The magnitude 1.8 temblor rattled the ground near Burlington on Friday morning.
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Earthquake shakes small Penobscot County town
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake struck Burlington on Friday morning.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/penobscot/penobscot-environment/burlington-maine-magnitude-1-8-earthquake-december-19-2025/
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The fire broke out at a building on Main Road just before 3 a.m. Monday.
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Firefighters quickly put out Eddington blaze
Firefighters quickly extinguish a blaze in Eddington caused by heating equipment failure. No injuries reported.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/bangor/bangor-police-courts/eddington-maine-main-road-early-morning-fire/
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"Maine's students deserve better. Our teachers deserve better. Our future demands better."
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Opinion: Maine is losing its future, one failed student at a time
"Fifty years of broken promises have brought us here. We can't afford 50 more."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/opinion/opinion-contributor/maine-losing-future-one-failed-student-at-time/
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It's rare to encounter even one lynx in the wild, let alone five.
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Watch this family of Canada lynx stroll through a Maine front yard
Most of us have never had the opportunity to see such a large group of lynx, but the dynamics are typical of lynx in the wild.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/outdoors/wildlife/watch-canada-lynx-family-maine-front-yard-joam40zk0w/
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Maine is blessed with a variety of smaller critters that can be challenging and fun to hunt, and the hunting seasons and bag limits on most are generous.
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Donāt put away your guns yet ā Maineās winter hunts are just getting started
"With deer hunting season in the rearview mirror for another year, hunting small game is the next best option."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/outdoors/outdoors-contributors/maines-winter-hunts-just-getting-started-joam40zk0w/
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Some worry that staff cuts put both visitation and Acadiaās substantial impact on the local economy at risk.
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Can attendance at Acadia National Park keep growing?
The Trump administration has pushed to reduce staffing, which puts both visitation and Acadiaās impact on the local economy at risk.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/hancock/hancock-business/can-acadia-attendance-keep-growing-joam40zk0w/
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Investigators are still working to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
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Dog dies in Maine house fire
A dog tragically died in a house fire in Lewiston. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/central-maine/central-maine-police-courts/lewiston-maine-grove-street-fire-investigation/
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From baby boomers to young professionals, these are the Maine communities buyers are predicted to flock to in 2026.
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The hottest Maine real estate markets of 2026, according to experts
From baby boomers to young professionals, these are the Maine communities buyers are predicted to flock to in 2026.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/business/business-housing/hottest-maine-real-estate-markets-2026-joam40zk0w/
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Ryan Engstrom, 14, may be heading to the Milo area.
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A Lagrange boy is missing
Missing Lagrange boy Ryan Engstrom, 14, may be heading to Milo area.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/22/penobscot/penobscot-police-courts/lagrange-maine-missing-persons-ryan-engstrom/
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Learn how to make a beautiful and affordable non-traditional wreath for your holiday decor. Easy to customize and reuse year after year.
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How to make a non-traditional holiday wreath
Learn how to make a beautiful and affordable non-traditional wreath for your holiday decor. Easy to customize and reuse year after year.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/homestead/homestead-how-to/how-to-make-a-non-traditional-holiday-wreath-joam40zk0w/
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Jerry Kustich's latest book, Bamboo Days, reflects on a life spent close to water, fighting for environmental causes, and the healing powers of nature.
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This ancient tool still guides fishing masters today
Jerry Kustich's latest book, Bamboo Days, reflects on a life spent close to water, fighting for environmental causes, and the healing powers of nature.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/outdoors/outdoors-contributors/bamboo-days-fly-fishing-review-joam40zk0w/
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Experience the flavors of the season with this Christmas venison ham. One key to a successful venison ham: donāt overcook it.
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The wild game recipe your Christmas table is missing
Experience the flavors of the season with this Christmas venison ham. One key to a successful venison ham: donāt overcook it.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/outdoors/outdoors-contributors/wild-game-recipe-your-christmas-is-missing-joam40zk0w/
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Bangor native Josh Partal shines in his freshman year at Stanford, starting in all 20 games and earning All-American honors.
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Bangor native excels in 1st season on Stanford menās soccer team
Bangor native Josh Partal shines in his freshman year at Stanford, starting in all 20 games and earning All-American honors.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/sports/college-soccer/bangor-native-josh-partel-stanford-soccer/
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A historic independent church in Cushing is fighting against a Methodist conference's attempt to seize its property in a legal battle.
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Midcoast church sues conference over alleged āland grabā for Cushing property
A historic independent church in Cushing is fighting against a Methodist conference's attempt to seize its property in a legal battle.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/midcoast/midcoast-church-sues-conference-alleged-land-grab-cushing-property/
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The suggestions from the hunters on social media are endless. But there are safe ways to make sure meat makes it through a power outage.
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How to not lose your wild game meat during a power outage
The suggestions from the hunters on social media are endless. But there are safe ways to make sure meat makes it through a power outage.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/outdoors/how-to-not-lose-wild-game-meat-power-outage-joam40zk0w/
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Years of poor bookkeeping led to a financial crisis in Washington County. Itās not the only county government that is delayed in analyzing its finances.
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Nearly half of Maineās counties are behindĀ on their audits
Years of poor bookkeeping led to a financial crisis in Washington County. Itās not the only county government that is delayed in analyzing its finances.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/politics/state-politics/nearly-half-maine-counties-behind-on-audits-joam40zk0w/
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Winters in general are slowly getting warmer, and precipitation in December, January and February tends toward rain as much as it does snow.
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White Christmases are actually a fairly rare occurrence in Maine
Winters in general are slowly getting warmer, and precipitation in December, January and February tends toward rain as much as it does snow.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/21/weather/white-christmases-rare-occurrence-maine-joam40zk0w/
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Residents at Country Village Estates assisted living facility in Madawaska met with the college students this week to celebrate the end of the semester.
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Letter campaign unites Aroostook residents with students in Quebec
Residents at Country Village Estates assisted living facility in Madawaska met with the college students this week to celebrate the end of the semester.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/aroostook/aroostook-county-bridging-divides-joam40zk0w/
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Richmondās policy states that students must use the restroom, locker room, and play on the sports team that aligns with their biological sex. (Via Maine Public)
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Richmond school board keeps transgender policy in place despite lawsuit
Richmondās policy states that students must use the restroom, locker room, and play on the sports team that aligns with their biological sex.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/midcoast/midcoast-education/richmond-transgender-policy-despite-lawsuit/
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Penobscot County is dealing with a roughly $7 million deficit that could lead to a sizable property tax increase for more than 150,000 residents. (Via Maine Public)
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Rising jail costs strain Maine county budgets
Penobscot County is dealing with a roughly $7 million deficit that could lead to a sizable property tax increase for more than 150,000 residents.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/penobscot/penobscot-police-courts/costs-rising-maines-county-jails/
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The bill will require serial numbers on homemade guns, also known as ghost guns, and prohibit firearms that cannot be traced. (Via Portland Press Herald)
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Janet Mills will allow ghost gun regulations to become law in Maine
The bill will require serial numbers on homemade guns, also known as ghost guns, and prohibit firearms that cannot be traced.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/politics/state-politics/gov-janet-mills-ghost-gun-regulations-become-maine-law/
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Maine's Affordable Care Act enrollment for 2026 sees a drop as higher premiums make coverage unaffordable for many, leaving them uninsured. (Via Portland Press Herald)
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Thousands cancel Maine ACA plans over rising costs
Maine's Affordable Care Act enrollment for 2026 sees a drop as higher premiums make coverage unaffordable for many, leaving them uninsured.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/state/state-health/maine-aca-enrollment-2026-declines/
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"Chickadees are inherently cordial, industrious and useful. They watch out for their neighbors," Outdoors contributor Bob Duchesne explains.
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Why the chickadee is fitting as Maine's state bird
"The recognition is fitting. Chickadees are inherently cordial, industrious and useful. They watch out for their neighbors."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/outdoors/outdoors-contributors/maine-state-bird-chickadee-joam40zk0w/
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Hunters in Maine share their passionate opinions on hunting and fishing, sparking debates on ethics, tradition and personal style.
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Tell us your hunting hot takes
Hunters in Maine share their passionate opinions on hunting and fishing, sparking debates on ethics, tradition and personal style.
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/20/outdoors/hunting/maine-hunting-hot-takes-joam40zk0w/
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