Quote of the Day
“The devil is in the details in terms of whether it’s a policy I could support.”
— Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat representing Maine’s 2nd District, on a state referendum on voter ID requirements
Today’s Top Maine Stories
A sign about 9/11 is still displayed at the Bangor Mall, demonstrating just how little attention has been paid to the aging structure. The lack of upkeep is just one reason the city has filed two separate lawsuits against the mall owner, Namdar Realty Group, over deferred maintenance.
This is how Maine’s congressional delegation views a voter ID drive. The issue will be before voters on November’s ballot, and is an especially polarizing topic following the 2024 election.
We’re introducing a new premium politics newsletter for Maine to give you an inside view into what’s going on in Augusta. The newsletter comes with a subscription to the Bangor Daily News for $34.99 per month.
This oceanside home would go for millions elsewhere in Maine. But you could buy these six lots totaling more than 20 acres alongside Wohoa Bay in Addison, the small Down East town just over U.S. Route 1, for under $2 million.
News from around the state
Maine’s economic development commissioner is stepping down
Maine lawmakers endorse new limits on vague placeholder bills
Judge finds Maine public defender program isn’t meeting constitutional obligations
Man charged with murdering Corinth man also faces forgery charge
New Brewer building will house drive-thru and retail spaces
At least 2 injured in reported ‘road rage’ crash
Lincoln hires Old Town deputy chief to lead police department
Ellsworth veterinarian disciplined for 5th time in 18 years
Man charged in Swanville explosion
Stockton Springs clerk turns down interim manager job
26-year-old Maine man seriously injured in Route 1 crash
Maine man dies after being hit by SUV in Portland
Northbound tractor trailer crashes across southbound Maine Turnpike lane
UMaine’s series against men’s hockey royalty exceeded expectations
Maine in Pictures
From the Opinion Pages
“In a dysfunctional Congress, where basic tasks like funding government operations too often involve brinksmanship and last-minute agreements, debates over the debt ceiling are another form of political theater.”
Life in Maine
With the first shrimp season in a decade set, what’s your favorite way to eat Maine shrimp? We want to know what you’ve been craving since the days when trucks sold Maine shrimp for only a few dollars a pound while parked on the sides of coastal roads.
These online tools can help you plan a better garden. You may know the basics: choose a site that gets good sunlight and drains well, prioritize the produce you want and build up your soil, but there are other tricks that can help you have a successful harvest.