4 years ago Maine Democrats oust top GOP lawmaker as Republicans erode House majority in mixed election By Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Minority Republicans gained at least eight seats in the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday, but Democrats unseated the top Senate Republican in a mixed election that will only slightly change the political landscape in the second half of Gov.
4 years ago Northern Light Health shines spotlight on Lung Cancer Awareness Month Did you know … Every 3.
4 years ago Nov. 3 election results TOWN OF DEXTER Town Council (elect two to 3-year terms) Charles Ellms* 1,298 Peter Haskell 1,233 SAD 46 board (elect one to 3-year term) Michael Burton* 1,532 Dexter Utility District trustees (elect one to 3-year term) Anne Bennett* 1,582 Advisory referendum Are you in favor of the town of Dexter allowing a medical marijuna business? Yes 1,183 No 642 Advisory referendum Are you in favor of the town allowing a recreational marijuana business? Yes 974 No 827 HOUSE DISTRICT 104 (80% of precincts) Representing Charleston, Dexter, Exeter, Garland and Stetson.
4 years ago COVID-19 hospitalizations rising more slowly than during Maine’s 1st virus surge By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff The number of Mainers being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 is ticking up more slowly now than it did during the initial surge of the coronavirus last spring, even though new cases of the virus in the state are reaching record levels.
4 years ago Maine sees another record-breaking day of new virus cases By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Health officials on Tuesday reported 139 new coronavirus cases across the state.
4 years ago County officials reviewing bids for radio study DOVER-FOXCROFT — The county sent out a letter earlier this fall seeking requests for proposals for a feasibility study on a public safety radio system to fix long-running communications problems for fire and police departments.
4 years ago Pine Tree Hospice craft and art auction begins Nov. 9 Missing craft fairs? Pine Tree Hospice will bring the craft fair to you.
4 years ago Retired Air Force officer pens book on how railroads powered the growth of Maine By Paula Brewer, Star Herald Staff PRESQUE ISLE — When retired U.
4 years ago Janet Mills pushes back bar reopenings, reduces indoor gathering limits as Maine cases spike By Nick Sambides Jr.
4 years ago Active virus cases reach all-time high for second day By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Twenty-four new cases were reported Sunday in Maine amid a statewide surge in virus transmission.
4 years ago Janet Mills may tighten business and travel restrictions amid spiking coronavirus cases By Charles Eichacker and Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.
4 years ago Donald Trump Jr. says Maine’s 2nd District could decide election at Orrington rally By Caitlin Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Donald Trump Jr.
4 years ago Top health official warns Maine virus spike will continue By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s spike in COVID-19 cases is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, the state’s top public health official said Thursday as the state recorded the second day in a row of record-setting numbers of new cases that have followed weeks of increasing virus cases.
4 years ago Legislators honor Rowell’s Garage Photo courtesy of Maine Senate RepublicansLEGISLATIVE SENTIMENT — Sen.
4 years ago Summer drought likely reduced tick activity in Maine, but they’re back By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff If there’s one thing that deer ticks don’t like, it’s dry weather, and this year, Maine has had plenty of it.