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Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 1 pm

 

All you need to know about smelts — ‘the french fry of the lake’


Everybody, and everything, loves a smelt. In fact, even smelts love smelts.
 
 
 

Nickelback set for second Bangor concert this July


The concert, set for Saturday, July 25, is the quartet’s second appearance in Bangor, after a July 2017 concert.
 
 
 

‘I put my body through so much’: Maine’s growing meth addiction scourge, and how some find recovery


As medical providers and social systems expand treatment options for opioid use, and law enforcement continues to tackle the issue, methamphetamine use has become a growing concern. It's more prevalent, and increasingly potent. And some users are turning to meth while still trying to manage another addiction.
 
 
 

Verso asks stockholders to back $400 million deal that includes sale of Maine mill


Verso said it has received the needed regulatory approvals for the sale but faces opposition from two stockholders as the company seeks to finalize the deal.
 
 
 

Janet Mills will deliver a key address on Tuesday. Here’s what to expect.


Expect a relatively tight focus from Mills, who told Maine Public this week that “major reforms” won’t be accomplished in a short legislative session in an election year.
 
 
 

A guide to Trump’s impeachment trial — and the potential pressure points for Susan Collins


What — and whom — to watch when the trial gets underway around 1 p.m. EST Tuesday.
 
 
 

What do you know about these long-gone Maine businesses?


Let’s see how much our readers of a certain age remember from childhood trips to buy new boots, school shopping or picking up prescriptions.
 
 
 

Trump tells business leaders of ‘spectacular’ US economy


Trump's two-day visit is a test of his ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage.
 
 
 

Planned Parenthood endorses Sara Gideon in race to unseat Susan Collins


The group said Collins "turned her back" on women, citing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as well as other judicial nominees who oppose abortion.
 
 
 

Tom Brady is a headliner — even in the Super Bowl he’s sitting out


After teaming with Bill Belichick for a half dozen rings over their 18 years together in New England, Brady is on the cusp of becoming the biggest free agent to hit the open market since Peyton Manning in 2013.
 
 
 

LifeFlight pad to bring urgent care closer to popular Down East recreation area


Grand Lake is a popular destination in the summer for those looking to spend quiet times camping by the majestic lake. But that isolation poses unique challenges for anyone needing urgent medical care.
 
 
 

Championship tradition beckons for veteran Jonesport-Beals boys basketball team


The Jonesport-Beals boys basketball team is in familiar territory as tournament time nears — highly ranked in Class D North.
 
 
 

Long-hidden photos show the volunteers who built this Maine ski slope by hand


At some point, Richard bell’s pictures of Titcomb Mountain went into storage. That's where they remained until discovered again last year.
 
 
 

Former Bangor Hydro president Thomas Greenquist dies at age 91


Greenquist, a Boston native who graduated from Boston University in 1957, joined Bangor Hydro in 1963 as treasurer.
 
 
 

Freshman duo making immediate impact for Bangor girls basketball team


Freshmen Abbie Quinn and Emmie Streams have played important roles in the Rams’ 8-4 season to date.
 
 
 

With new comic book and cake shops, Bangor’s Hammond St. is seeing a business shuffle


A comic book shop, a gift boutique and a specialty cake bakery are among the businesses that have either already opened, announced plans to open, or moved from Hammond Street in Bangor in the past two months.
 
 
 

Hall of Fame slugger Jim Rice replacing Cora at ‘The Ticket’ hot stove banquet


Jim Rice will replace Alex Cora on Thursday, Jan. 30, as the featured guest at the annual 92.9 FM 'The Ticket' Hot Stove Banquet.
 
 
 

Popular Greenville fly shop up for sale after 38 years of business


Citing a desire to step away from running a retail establishment, the owners of the Maine Guide Fly Shop in Greenville have announced plans to sell their business.
 
 

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