Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024

Quote of the Day

“As more people move to Maine, moving from Florida, from Mississippi, from Texas, they’re looking for up and coming towns that aren’t already flooded with homes and people.”

— Tasha Michaud, an associate broker with EXP Realty based in Millinocket.

Today’s Top Maine Stories

Family was “everything” to Carla Durgin, who was killed in a house fire Monday morning. Predeceased by her husband, former Bangor City Council Chair Maj. Gen. Nelson Durgin, died in a fire around 5:20 a.m. at her home on Fairways.

A Maine factory is selling a new product to get PFAS out of crops. Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from heated organic biomass, is showing promise in reducing the uptake of “forever chemicals” in crops.

A Bangor lawmaker’s late entry is adding intrigue to the Maine treasurer race. House Majority Leader Mo Terry, D-Gorham, and Rep. Joe Perry, D-Bangor, will seek to win over enough colleagues when the Legislature reconvenes in Augusta on Dec. 4 to pick constitutional officers.

These mill towns are expecting Maine’s biggest home price spikes. New, year-round residents to northern Maine towns include young families, climate migrants and retirees attracted by lower home prices, the weather and a slower pace of life.

This pricey midcoast property is free for someone to farm. “I just want to find a way to make sure this farm is viable for the next generation,” owner Mike Maher said.

News from Around the State

• Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9M in projects

• Maine outlines steps needed for climate resilience

• Man killed in Bangor homeless camp fire identified

• Bangor Pride will have a new financial manager in 2025

• Aroostook insulation company expands into former bowling alley

• Remains of missing Maine paddleboarder found in Canada

• Thai restaurateur opening a new location in Bucksport

• Mainer accused of attempting to kill his mother

• 2 killed in Norridgewock crash Monday morning

• Yarmouth high school students hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning

• Man dies after York motorcycle crash

• Analysis: UMaine hockey team’s depth is producing important wins

• UMaine breaks ground on new soccer, track and basketball facilities

• Cooper Flagg sweeps weekly ACC men’s basketball awards

• Maine native J.P. Estrella will miss rest of the season for Tennessee

Maine in Pictures

Wells High School senior Nathan Malloy kisses the gold football after his team defeated Foxcroft Academy in the Maine Class D State Championship Game in Lewiston on Saturday. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN

From the Opinion Pages

Life in Maine

When you prepare your Thanksgiving turkey, save the bones. They can make a healthy broth and then a useful addition to garden soil.

“It only takes a few fish and game lawbreakers to, not only give the honest sportsman a bad name, but also raise havoc with game and fisheries management,” V. Paul Reynolds writes. He notes that there have been two high-profile poaching incidents in Maine this year that have outdoors enthusiasts shaking their heads.

A neighborly deed turned into a trophy buck for this lucky Maine hunter. Parker Mahony plans to have a shoulder mount for his wall with the 12-pointer he shot recently.

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