5 months ago Input sought for climate action plan To the Editor; Your voice matters in Maine’s fight against climate change! The Maine Climate Council is updating the state’s action plan “Maine Won’t Wait” and they want your input.
5 months ago Bangor’s new public defender office is struggling to hire lawyers By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff BANGOR — A public defender in Bangor is representing her first clients, a step toward reducing the number of people who are waiting weeks or even months for a lawyer.
5 months ago Federal grant will help Maine install heat pumps in low-income homes By Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor A recently announced $450 million federal grant aimed at reducing climate pollution across New England could help Maine meet its ambitious goal to place thousands of heat pumps in low-income homes and expand a critical subset of HVAC technicians trained to install them.
5 months ago A fishing experience this 6-year-old won’t forget By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Tyler Marmonti was just tagging along with his 12-year-old brother Mason Marmonti and his friends to go fishing.
5 months ago Aroostook leads Maine counties where homes are most affordable By Zara Norman, Bangor Daily News Staff There are only six Maine counties in which the typical family can afford the average home, and one stands far above the rest in more ways than one.
5 months ago Jared Golden walks political tightrope with refusal to support Kamala Harris By Matthew Gagnon U.
5 months ago The search isn’t over for an Aroostook County pilot missing since 1972 By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff They think he was east-northeast of Augusta Airport when his mayday came into the Portland air traffic control tower in 1972.
5 months ago Volunteer refurbishes American Legion Post 41 welcome sign MILO — American Legion Post 4 had a local man volunteer to refurbish the “Welcome Veterans” sign outside of the Post on West Main Street.
5 months ago Why some Maine businesses are facing crippling solar fees By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Solar subsidies have been a controversial topic in Maine for years, and crippling cost increases that recently took effect for certain businesses are just the latest example.
5 months ago Former Pony girls soccer coach Wesley takes over Old Town squad By Sam Canfield, Bangor Daily News Staff OLD TOWN — Old Town High School soccer enters a new chapter this fall, as the Coyotes have hired two new head coaches for their girls and boys teams.