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Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1 pm

 

Judge delays sentencing, allows murderer with no first name to get new lawyers


F "Frank" Daly, who does not have a traditional first name, has been unhappy with his attorneys, Jeffrey Silverstein and Kaylie Folster of Bangor, since his conviction.
 
 
 

Woman who died in Rangeley snowmobile crash has been identified


Heather Valentine, 41, was on vacation in Rangeley at the time of the crash, according to the Maine Warden Service.
 
 
 

Rock duo the Black Keys to stop in Bangor on 2020 tour


The Black Keys, with guests Gary Clark Jr. and Yola, will play at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion on Aug. 18.
 
 
 

How both sides of the Maine vaccine referendum are funding their final pushes


Pharmaceutical giants and an anti-vaccine group are putting money into Maine’s vaccine referendum ahead of the March 3 vote.
 
 
 

Pennsylvania man missing in Owls Head hasn’t been seen since Thursday


As of Sunday night, authorities have been unsuccessful in finding 29-year-old Thomas Hackett.
 
 
 

Earthquakes shake Lewiston area


Two earthquakes shook the Lewiston area Sunday evening, but no injuries were reported.
 
 
 

Bernie Sanders’ 2016 movement now has political machine to push it


Beyond money and organization, Sanders has also worked to better frame issues.
 
 
 

2 years after Marissa Kennedy’s murder, caseworkers say they are still ‘drowning’


Three caseworkers and one manager said they continue to experience a key problem that has plagued the system in recent years: too much work for the number of staff.
 
 
 

Beating Trump top of Democrats’ minds at Maine doors ahead of presidential primary


Volunteers knocking doors for Democratic presidential hopefuls in Maine say climate change and health care are the most pressing issues, but there’s another priority — finding the person most likely to beat President Donald Trump.
 
 
 

Lawsuit seeking to halt Mayo-Northern Light merger headed to court


The lawsuit argues that special legislation authorizing the merger was unconstitutional and that leaders of the quasi-municipal entity that runs Mayo violated its charter by pursuing the deal without first holding votes in all of its member communities.
 
 
 

How losing his voice taught a Maine CEO to give workers more say


Kevin Hancock led his family’s lumber company with a strong hand, taking charge of most meetings and directing strategy. But all that changed a decade ago.
 
 
 

These 4 standouts named BDN boys tournament MVPs


Their well-rounded play, which helped keep their teams on course to win championships, has earned them recognition as the 2020 William C. Warner Award winners in their respective classes.
 
 
 

When a farm transitions into a wildlife park, things get interesting


I honestly will not be surprised to one day hear a knock on the door and open to find several critters wanting to come in for a visit.
 
 
 

Maine’s low-income students have fallen further behind their peers over the past 4 years


Four years of Maine Educational Assessment results show that a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students in a particular district generally predicts worse results for that district.
 
 
 

Best of the best. Here are the 4 North girls tourney MVPs


Hermon senior guard Paige Plissey is the B winner, junior guard Maci Beals of Central Aroostook in Mars Hills is the Class C recipient and Hampden Academy senior forward Alydia Brillant is the Class A selection.
 
 
 

Wiscasset man dies in Moosehead Lake snowmobile crash


Gregory Lemar, 59, was traveling toward Rockwood from Greenville just after 5 p.m. with his wife following on another snowmobile when he hit a pressure ridge "at a high rate of speed," according to the Maine Warden Service.
 
 
 

Moderates hustle to blunt Bernie Sanders’ momentum after Nevada win


The prospect of a Sanders nomination has amplified concerns for Democrats who believe his liberal policies will drive away moderate and independent voters in November.
 
 
 

Divers search for missing man in Owls Head


The man, 29-year-old Thomas Hackett, had parked his vehicle on the road, and footprints led away toward the water.
 
 

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