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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Maine Democratic Party vice chair Peggy Schaffer on political candidates’ increasing use of profanity on the campaign trail.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Nobody cares about this quirky Maine elected office until things go wrong. Washington County is considering a referendum to stop electing the treasurer, citing lack of financial experience and voter apathy.
Swear words are having a moment with Democrats on Maine’s campaign trail. Profanity is showing up more in Maine Democratic campaigns, echoing a broader shift in political language.
Three candidates are running for two seats on Old Town City Council. Michael May, Russell Sossong and Charlene Virgilio are running for two three-year terms.
Maine’s rural nursing shortage prompts a new degree program in Machias. The new nursing program at the University of Maine at Machias aims to address the shortage of nurses in Washington County.
See the “mind-blowing” $50 million renovations at UMaine’s Alfond Arena. The updates at Alfond Arena include larger locker rooms, a film room, player lounges with kitchenettes and study tables, conference rooms, and a larger and better-equipped workout room.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Maine short about 80 school bus drivers statewide
- As drought spreads across Maine, some wells are running dry
- Here are some of the biggest moose shot in Maine this week
- The man at the center of Bangor’s slate roof debate is running for City Council
- Aroostook Special Olympics soccer is going strong after a decade
- A museum will preserve Loring’s military dog cemetery
- Federal shutdown threat raises fears of Acadia closure
- On 10th anniversary, Rockland honors 33 mariners lost on El Faro
- ‘No one’s stumbling around’: UMaine eases into having beer in stands
- Former UMaine star Zavier Scott catches 1st career NFL touchdown
- Cooper Flagg meets up with Michael Jordan at Ryder Cup
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“There is not a human being on this earth for whom you cannot, on one hand, find fault — even to hate — and, on the other hand, find virtue and goodness, common ground, friendship, and even companionship.”
Opinion: Fear is everywhere, but it doesn’t have to be our future
LIFE IN MAINE
Maine loons swim through fall foliage in stunning video. Watch this footage of Maine loons swimming on a lake through a kaleidoscope of fall foliage colors.
The mystery of ruby-throated hummingbirds’ migration. Discover facts about ruby-throated hummingbirds, their unique nesting habits and the dangers they face during migration.
How to avoid making common moose-hunting mistakes. Learn essential tips from Maine’s moose biologist for a successful moose hunt, including preparation, field dressing and meat preservation.
