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Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 1 pm

 

VA confirms site of new Portland clinic after critical fliers circulate overnight


The outpatient clinic is expected to be built on an undeveloped parcel of land at 151 W. Commercial St., according to a VA spokesperson.
 
 
 

Sanders weighs in on Maine legislative debate, supporting teachers’ right to strike


A candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination dipped his toe into a Maine legislative debate Tuesday, more than two months before Maine Democrats register their preferences in the 2020 presidential primary.
 
 
 

Giant ice disc stuns Milo, then disintegrates


A spinning ice disc that nearly spanned the entire width of the Piscataquis River was spotted in Milo on Tuesday morning. But the spinning disc was short-lived.
 
 
 

Maine lobstermen skeptical of proposed ‘whale-safe’ seafood label


A specific "whale-friendly" or even "whale-safe" brand would likely apply to lobster harvested from traps with weak, breakaway rope or remote-controlled "ropeless" gear systems.
 
 
 

Can you identify these famous Mainers?


Do you recognize any of these faces, be they living or dead, be they still living in Maine or not, or be they athletes or politicians, actors or musicians, or one of Maine’s many artists or writers?
 
 
 

Trump’s conservative critics launch PAC to fight his re-election


The inception of the Lincoln Project is significant, but to say it represents a minority of Trump's Republican Party would be an understatement.
 
 
 

The latest plan to pay Maine politicians more is likely to go nowhere


The governor’s $70,000 salary has not changed since 1987 and is the lowest in the nation, as is pay for judges and justices.
 
 
 

What Maine’s congressional delegation and their 2020 opponents think about Trump impeachment


The Bangor Daily News collected public statements on impeachment from the four members of the state’s congressional delegation and the 12 candidates running against them.
 
 
 

Bangor International Airport to host air travel ‘rehearsal’ for people with disabilities


Wings For All is a program organized by national disability rights group The Arc to help people with autism and other developmental disabilities become more comfortable with the different aspects of flying.
 
 
 

Town officials victims of ‘smear campaign,’ Madawaska selectman says


The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday night to deny a petition to remove Madawaska’s town manager, calling it “not valid” and “contrary to the law.”
 
 
 

Hollywood film producer turning his rural Maine market into a year-round business


He’s managed $5 billion on Wall Street and worked with Oscar winners Rami Malek and Brie Larson, but when he’s in Maine, Frederick W. Green focuses on Buck’s Harbor Market.
 
 
 

Gorham woman sues town after council refuses to let her take seat she won in November


A Gorham woman, Janet Kuech, has asked a court to order the Gorham Town Council to let her take the seat she won in the November election.
 
 
 

Light snow may cause slippery travel conditions Tuesday


A light dusting of snow in the Bangor area Tuesday morning could lead to slippery road conditions for the morning commute.
 
 
 

Impeachment supporters rally outside Golden’s office two days before House vote


The impeachment supporters rallied outside the congressman’s office two days before the House of Representatives votes on whether to impeach President Donald Trump.
 
 
 

Part of Route 2 in Hermon reopens after being closed due to beaver dam breach


One lane of Route 2 in Hermon reopened about 4:45 p.m. Monday after it was closed most of the afternoon due to flooding from a beaver dam that gave way after heavy rain on Saturday.
 
 
 

Bangor may require dogs to be leashed on city waterfront


Anyone who brings their dogs to walk or play along the Bangor Waterfront may soon have to keep them on a leash.
 
 
 

Friday the 13th was the deadliest day on Maine roads this year


Six people died in vehicle crashes on Friday, making it the deadliest day on the Maine roads in more than 18 months.
 
 
 

Witnesses describe Carrillos’ disturbing behavior before Marissa Kennedy’s death


Among the witnesses called Monday morning were a Bangor police officer and the janitor of the Bangor apartment building where the Carrillos once lived.
 
 

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