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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“That’s one positive out of it. So a family is able to keep its pet.”
— Bangor Fire Chief Geoff Low at the scene of an apartment fire where firefighters were able to rescue a cat.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Four newcomers are vying for two seats on Bangor’s School Committee. All four candidates are parents of children in the Bangor school system, but none have held elected office before.
A Houlton councilor talks about why the town manager who is facing a felony charge is still the best person for the job. Despite public calls to place him on leave, the majority of town councilors chose to keep Cameron Clark on the job.
An Ellsworth councilor was cited for putting up a large banner criticizing the city. Regardless of the message, the councilor allegedly didn’t get permission to put it up.
Jonathan Bush officially joined the Republican field vying to be Maine’s governor. The health care entrepreneur and cousin of former President George W. Bush had been exploring a bid since the summer.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Angus King will keep voting with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown
- 2 Mainers win prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
- Man charged with arson for downtown Bangor fire
- Cat rescued from Bangor apartment fire
- Another Maine school district embraces Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students
- Maine regulators side with Passamaquoddy Tribe in solar project dispute
- Ellsworth councilor cited for his large banner criticizing the city
- Taco food truck has found new home at old Bucksport friar’s tap room
- 7-year-old girl rescued from Maine camper fire
- Woman burned in Maine fire
- Dog dies in Maine electrical fire
- Maine parents say getting an old school landline for kids is revolutionary
- How Ace Flagg earned his ‘Honey Badger’ nickname
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“While we are concerned that the commitment to extend the ACA tax credits is too weak, Collins’ plan is the kind of framework that is needed to end the shutdown.”
Editorial: Ending the shutdown and keeping health insurance affordable must trump partisan politics
LIFE IN MAINE
A new hiking trail on Sears Island is quickly becoming an attraction.
Climbing Katahdin was almost out of reach for Outdoors contributor Pete Warner.
Here’s how to call a moose, the quick-and-dirty guide.
