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Letter: Gratitude for the election process
“This election is now over, and the real work begins. As citizens of this country, try to emulate those who worked tirelessly so every individual’s voice was respected and heard.”
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/11/07/opinion/letters/letter-gratitude-for-election-process/
Letter: Simple majority rule isn’t always the answer
“It is a mistake to default to the assertion that direct democracy is always the superior alternative.”
Letter: Maine lawmakers must prioritize funding for roads and bridges
“The cost of doing nothing is far greater than the price of proper maintenance.”
Carrabec High School first quarter honor roll
Grade 12, high honors: Cortney Cote, Mason Courtney, Kailie Ebneter, Paige Reichert, Desmond Robinson, Brooks Sousa, Ciarrah Whittemore; honors: Damien Bornstein, Logan Caldwell, Mary Emery, Oakl...
Hancock County official concedes loss in race decided by 69 votes
The difference was just a half a percentage point, but Paul Paradis said he believes it's accurate and will not seek a recount.
Maine man who stole dead brother’s identity ordered to repay $175K
In the mid-1960s, Napoleon Gonzalez assumed the identity of his brother, Guillermo, who had died as an infant in 1939.
Acadia had its busiest October ever
The National Park Service estimates that Acadia saw more than 550,000 visits last month, when the park saw its busiest day ever.
UMaine field hockey beats UC Davis to advance in playoffs
Third seed UMaine, now 11-8 overall, will face second seed New Hampshire (9-9) in the semifinals on Friday at 11 a.m.
Presque Isle police to get new bulletproof gear
Police Chief Chris Hayes said the protection is the next logical step to protect officers in an increasingly dangerous world of drugs and shootings.
Maine CDC suspends Bangor health center’s syringe distribution license
While the county’s two other syringe service providers remain active, the closure came amid an ongoing spike in new HIV cases in Penobscot County.
Maine resident infected with Eastern equine encephalitis for 1st time in almost a decade
The infected person is an adult from Penobscot County who has not recently traveled out of state, according to the Maine CDC.
November StoryWalk at Porter Memorial Library features timely tale celebrating family, friends, and gratitude
MACHIAS — This month, the StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library in Machias features “Bear Says Thanks” written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. In this timely tale, Bear
Austin Theriault requests recount in tight 2nd District race won by Jared Golden
Golden, a Democrat and Marine veteran who has served since 2019, had 50.3 percent of votes to 49.7 percent for Theriault, according to the latest results.
A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (AP) — Jorge Bazán’s family has lived on the U.S.-Mexico border for generations and voted for Democrats as long as he can remember. He broke the
Brewer field hockey upends Skowhegan to win its first regional title
Brewer ended Skowhegan’s reign as 22-year Class A North champion with a 3-0 victory over the River Hawks on Wednesday night.
Regional soccer champs ready to square off for state crowns on Saturday
Saturday"s finals in Classes A and D are in Bath; the Bs and Cs are in Bangor and the 8-person games are in Hermon.
In praise of gracious losers
“This should not be a remarkable moment. It should be standard in our democratic process.”
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/11/07/opinion/editorials/praise-gracious-losers/
A Japanese ramen pop-up will open in Veazie next month
The Broth Alchemist will serve up Japanese-style ramen on Wednesdays, alongside an array of handmade dumplings.
Letter: Donn Fendler postscript
"'Lost on a Mountain in Maine,' now showing in theaters nationwide, is an amazing movie."
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/11/07/opinion/letters/letter-donn-fendler-postscript/
Letter: The environmental cost of electric vehicles
"The most polluting part of the EV construction process is the mining of the lithium needed for the batteries."