Monday, Aug. 5, 2024

Quote of the Day

“Golden’s a hard one to knock out. You know, he’s like that white whale we’ve been trying to take out for years.”

— A national Republican strategist on the challenge to reclaim the 2nd Congressional District seat from Democrats.

Today’s Top Maine Stories

Last year, Bangor began imposing fees on the owners of vacant properties. Since then, banks have already started to unload those properties onto buyers who intend to put them to use.

The Skowhegan Drive-In Theater may find new life in an unexpected way. The Planning Board gave preliminary approval to converting it into a mobile home park.

There’s an emerging environmental threat in Maine. A toxic byproduct of the chemicals now widely used in refrigerators, air conditioners and heat pumps may affect fertility and liver health.

The deaths of two young girls in Mechanic Falls have been ruled homicides. One of the girls died from stab wounds, while the other had “multiple injuries.”

Maine in Pictures

More News from Around the State

• How the chaotic presidential race is shaping politics in Maine’s 2nd District

• 4 Maine homes with prime views at different prices

• Buffalo Wild Wings in Bangor takes suspected lightning strike

• Becoming a US citizen better than winning James Beard award, Maine chef says after taking oath

• Loring namesake honored at event marking 30 years since its closure

• Cursive writing and WWII efforts defined the school days of these midcoast residents

• A midcoast man is sailing to a theater near you with his new film

• Shooting leaves one dead in Poland

• Man in critical condition after near-drowning at Range Pond State Park

• Plane crashes at Oxford Airport

• DEP says Sandy River dredging violated Maine laws

• Major flooding in Westbrook shuts down roads

• Star Houlton runner beat Ruth White’s mile record in Beach to Beacon high school mile

• Bangor High School girls swimming coach steps down after 23 years

• Bangor girls soccer standout to play for her father at UMaine

• 3 sets of siblings means sisterhood rules on UMaine women’s soccer team

From the Opinion Pages

Life in Maine

It’s good when the food is excellent. But it’s even better when you feel like you got great value for your money. Your dollar still goes far at these Maine restaurants.

The Legislature approved a number of bills related to outdoor recreation this year. Here are the law changes taking effect.

Granges once served as vital hubs for Maine’s farmers. While they haven’t disappeared, they are trying to adapt to a less locally connected society and face difficulty attracting new people.

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