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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It just kind of lets your mind drift. It’s one of the things that still makes me feel young.”
— Aaron Ofsiany, co-owner of the recently opened Blue Hill Cyclery, on riding a bike.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
The Penobscot County courthouse that was closed due to mold has no timeline for reopening. Maine law mandates a district court in Newport to serve western Penobscot County. Without it people have to drive to Bangor for court business.
A Maine brewer is eyeing a run against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins as Democrats seek options. Dan Kleban confirmed the party reached out to him to consider a Senate bid after the Bangor Daily News mentioned him in April as a potential gubernatorial candidate.
These housing reforms are moving forward in the Maine Legislature. Lawmakers are still wrestling with conflicts between their efforts to address the housing crisis and the tradition of local control that leaves policies to cities and towns.
A Republican proposal would raise Bowdoin College’s taxes by millions. Bowdoin is the only Maine school likely to be affected by the tax increase, which is part of the larger piece of legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Bangor appointed a city manager to serve for two weeks. Courtney O’Donnell will cover the gap between the retirement of the city’s current manager and the start of her replacement.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- It’s going to be another rainy weekend in Maine
- Donald Trump’s administration is holding up nearly $50M for Maine universities
- Read about the impact of federal funding uncertainty on the University of Maine System
- St. Joseph Hospital confirms it was target of cyberattack
- Riverwalk Festival returns to Brewer waterfront with food trucks and live music
- Houlton is trying to restart its controversial surveillance cameras
- Opening of new Acadia transit hub delayed to end of July
- Mainer who boasts about living illegally in Ireland questioned in farmer’s dismemberment
- 2 iconic Maine restaurant chains now have the same owner
- Clive Owen to receive award at Maine International Film Festival
- Solar developer may pay $180K for Maine environmental violations in Maine
- UMaine men’s basketball tickets see surge ahead of Ace Flagg’s arrival
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“We need a modern form of government that protects individual rights, establishes how the rule of law should be, and works in the best interests of all people.”
Opinion: It may be time for Maine to go it alone — or join Canada
LIFE IN MAINE
Signs of a pike population on Sebago Lake have state scientists concerned. The voracious invasive fish eats anything and everything. And reports of scarring on big salmon are recently on the rise.
A new bike shop wants to grow the cycling community in Blue Hill. The converted service van sits at the head of a prime cycling road, where some new customers have already stopped for mid-ride tuneups.
Here’s what’s happening during Bangor’s Pride celebration. The first event takes place on June 6, with an art walk at the Rock and Art Shop at 36 Central St. from 5 to 6 p.m.
