Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024

Quote of the Day

“Now the grief can fade. The voices you love are staying right here.”

— Jeff Solari and Greg Hawes, who will be taking over WKIT 100.3 FM in the new year.

Today’s Top Maine Stories

Two Maine business owners are taking over Stephen King’s ‘rock ‘n roll’ radio station. Jeff Solari and Greg Hawes will be taking over the popular classic rock station WKIT 100.3 FM, which was set to shut down on Dec. 31.

This is how Maine's first violence prevention director is envisioning her new role. Jamie Bourque will be the director of the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention, an office formed after Maine's deadliest mass shooting in October 2023.

Maine is lagging behind in the lofty housing goals it set last year. One recommendation calls on the state to build at least 76,400 new homes by 2030 in order to accommodate existing and future residents.

The total solar eclipse on April 8 had an outsized impact on Maine tourism. People flocked to the state ahead of the typical tourism season, and brought their business to a number of smaller towns in the direct path of totality during their stays.

News from Around the State

• Maine AG looks to bar contractor accused of bilking clients from doing business

• Maine ban on PFAS-laden products moves forward

• Bangor city councilor will keep his seat after winning county commission race

• Weekly flights from Bangor airport to Atlanta to return in 2025

• Mad Kat in Brewer is closing

• Court sets hearing on pausing sale of UMaine Belfast center

• Man dies in Bristol collision

• Man dies after Portland basement fire

• Maine swimmer at Penn State competes against nation’s elite

• Cooper Flagg named ACC Rookie of the Week for 4th time

Maine in Pictures

Rachel LaSalle of Cheverus attempts to block a shot by Bangor's Avery Clark during a game on Friday at the Red Barry Gymnasium in Bangor. Credit: Kim Higgins / BDN

From the Opinion Pages

Life in Maine

Did you know it’s not actually that common to experience a truly “white Christmas” in Maine? While it makes for a picturesque backdrop for the holiday, snow on Christmas Day hasn’t actually happened all that often in Maine in recent years.

If you’re grieving this holiday season, there’s resources to help you out. You don’t have to feel alone if you haven’t been in the holiday spirit after losing a loved one.

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