Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

Quote of the Day


“Oh, I am SCREWED! Might as well go buy bigger pants right now.”


— A Facebook user commenting on a post from Sweet Cheeks Bakery announcing its plan to open a new location in Ellsworth.


Today’s Top Stories

The city of Bangor is being sued for approving an Aroma Joe’s. An adjacent landowner says the coffee shop on Hogan Road will negatively impact their property.

Three Bangor businesses are moving into the former Queen City Cinema Club. A consignment shop, a spray tan salon and a handmade jewelry business will soon open at 128 Main St. in Bangor.

The mansion of a pioneering Maine Republican is on the market. Later owners of the Civil War-era home have left key period details intact, including original wood, custom fireplaces and detailed crown molding.

Shenna Bellows is urging Mainers to return their absentee ballots ASAP to avoid mail delays. The secretary of state’s recommendation follows a video call with U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

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Early Maine homesteads were lit by fast-burning, smoky and very meaty-smelling candles. If you crave that vibe, here’s how to make your own candles from beef fat.


Hunters should know the signs of hypothermia. V. Paul Reynolds used to make fun of his deer camp buddies who wore wool socks connected to small battery packs. “No more,” he writes after a hypothermic scare.


Try these wildlife photography tips. Starting small, leaving your dog at home, buying a tripod and other small changes will give you a better chance of seizing the moment.

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