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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Alexander Giblin of Belfast speaking to the City Council on Tuesday about the constant repetitive thwacks coming from the pickleball courts in City Park next to his home.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Chuck Schumer is standing by Graham Platner after meeting with the Senate candidate in D.C. But party insiders and strategists worry the incessant drip-drip of bad press could turn him into their albatross. Meanwhile, Platner returned home because of the media gaggle gathering near his home.
This $5.2 million estate for sale has 800 feet of lake frontage. The 5,122-square-foot estate is built in a style reminiscent of the Antebellum South.
A 28-site RV campground is being proposed for Ellsworth. The project would represent the latest expansion of the city’s tourist lodging business.
Houlton’s downtown sidewalk overhaul is ahead of schedule. It’s been more than 30 years since the town had new walkways, and many of them have become treacherous to navigate.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- 2 Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they are open to ending Maine’s unique presidential election system
- With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground
- Nearly half of Mainers can’t afford their basic needs
- Pride flag on downtown Bangor street repainted after being defaced
- Former Maine deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence assault
- Driver kills pedestrian in Bradford
- One of New England’s largest plumbing and heating wholesalers is expanding to Caribou
- Madawaska police arrest 2 for aggravated assault and discover drug stash
- Acadia advisory panel created by Congress fails to meet for 3rd time in 18 months
- Belfast City Park neighbors say pickleball noise is ruining their lives
- Photographer recounts unprovoked stabbing at Maine wedding
- A midcoast hospital could be closing its birthing unit
- Man gets 55 years for killing Maine farmer and hiding his body in a barrel
- Lewiston city leaders search for solutions to spiking youth violence
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Hannah knows how to make Maine a better state, and she’s the only candidate who knows how to turn those ideas into reality.”
Janet Mills: Hannah Pingree is the future
LIFE IN MAINE
Endangered piping plovers are hatching right now. Before you head to the beach, read this.
