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Susan Collins: Matt Gaetz’s push to oust Kevin McCarthy creating ‘bad chaos’

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins doesn’t think U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz will succeed in ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

We have a new housing reporter. Tell us what you want to know.

The Bangor Daily News is the first news outlet in the state to dedicate a full-time reporter to covering housing and real estate, and we want to hear from you.

Most parents didn’t restrict teens’ access to books at Hermon High School

Most parents of Hermon High School students don’t want to restrict their student’s access to books — despite what a town survey showed earlier this year.

PLUS: Hermon now restricts access to 81 books in the Hermon High School library. You can see that list here.

Man sues Bangor bar after getting a beer glass smashed in his face during fight

“The actions of Carolinas …. were malicious, outrageous and so beyond all bounds of decency, that punitive damages are warranted.”

Damon’s expands to Orono with its 6th store

The beer, liquor and wine store with a center for recycling bottles and cans, took over a longtime Orono liquor store Monday.

Photos: Relive the 2023 Bangor waterfront concert season

Here’s your chance to look back at some of the most exciting moments from this year in live music on the Bangor waterfront.

The best Halloween events in eastern Maine for kids and adults

Here are some of the best Halloween events for both little ghouls and big monsters in eastern Maine.

USM community mourns loss of 200-year-old tree

The absence of the familiar, towering beech standing just outside Luther Bonney Hall has reverberated through the university community.

Aroostook County schools building a chain of kindness

The initiative is part of a three-year, $200,000 Rachel’s Challenge Grant, named for Rachel Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.

Bangor beats New Hampshire visitors, and more Week 5 high school football highlights

Week 5 of the Maine high school football season featured plenty of interesting matchups in northern Maine.

Can UMaine football harness its offensive outburst into a winning streak?

The Black Bears are looking to sustain the momentum from Saturday’s victory when they travel to Virginia to take on Richmond this weekend.

Maine hunters bagged some huge moose in the 1st week of the hunt

At least six trophy moose tipped the scales at more than 1,000 pounds each.

Why you hear owls hooting more in October

If you’re out in the Maine woods this month, you’re likely to hear at least one owl announcing its territory.

This easy Millinocket hike is one of the area’s best dog-friendly trails

A dog is certainly not required, but in an area where it’s a bit difficult to find dog-friendly hikes, the Bait Hole is your answer.

Sea kayak trip provides unique celebration Maine’s lighthouses

A sea kayaking trip to Goat Island Light was a special way to celebrate Maine Open Lighthouse Day last month.

In other Maine news …

Democrats like Jared Golden hold the key to Kevin McCarthy’s future

Long-excluded section of Maine Constitution may make a comeback

UMaine graduate students win union recognition

Goo Goo Dolls close out 2023 concert season on Bangor Waterfront

Man allegedly tried to flee from Brewer police by swimming across Penobscot

Police arrest two in Milford after ‘situation involving weapons’

Former Jehovah’s Witness elder found guilty of sexually assaulting children

Washington County commissioner pleads guilty to drunken driving

Walgreens fined over closures at 2 Washington County pharmacies

Belfast’s Colonial Theatre to reopen in November

A fast-growing invasive vine has been found in Maine

Former Jay paper mill could be sold to make way for new businesses

Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing and shelters

Mainers flock to Fryeburg Fair as warm weather hits

Man accused of crashing car onto Portland International Jetport runway

Cottontail rabbits released in Maine refuge as part of effort to bring them back