QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Casey Faulkingham of Partners for Peace, a domestic violence resource center, speaking at a gathering in Bangor for Virginia Cookson who was killed on Sept. 25, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, who court records say tried to strangle her a week before her death.
TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES
Austin, who turned 18, has been in and out of foster homes, hospital rooms, prison cells and a locked facility out of state since age 12. His story shows how the judicial, foster care and behavioral health systems in Maine were not enough for him — and sometimes made his situation worse.
Community members gathered to remember a Bangor woman who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend. Virginia Cookson died Sept. 25 at her home in Bangor. Richard Keith Thorpe, who is charged with her murder, was recently out of prison, released early from the sentence he was serving for domestic violence aggravated assault.
We break down Austin Theriault’s illegal fishing claims against Canadian lobstermen. The 30-second ad came after his opponent, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat, put out an ad featuring a lobsterman union leader backing his work.
This year’s Bangor State Fair had its highest attendance since pre-pandemic. The fair has been a mainstay in the community since at least 1849 and is considered one of the oldest state fairs in the country.
Brewer wants to create a more distinctive downtown. Proposed changes would aim to make the city’s busiest roads more attractive, efficient and safe for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- 3 reasons why it’s hard for Mainers to spot a bad contractor
- New solar development rules show tensions in Maine climate goals
- It will take several days to fully extinguish Orrington trash plant fire
- $2.2M NASA grant to upgrade simulation technology at Bangor space center
- Friendship woman donates 326 Aroostook acres to land trust
- Used appliance store moves from Limestone to larger showroom in Caribou
- Waterfront building in Lubec catches fire
- Police identify road worker killed on Route 1 in Orland
- Maine can’t determine who sent flyers attacking midcoast housing project
- Belfast uses eminent domain on downtown building slated for demolition
- Midcoast ports see opportunity as Bar Harbor limits cruise ships
- Water tests show dangerous chemicals below guidelines after Brunswick foam spill
- Family member of Lewiston shooting victims wins access to information from Robert Card II’s estate
- Maine man injured after falling from tree stand
- Mainers form roadblock to stop man fleeing from police
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“This year’s FAFSA forms, which should already be available to students and families, have again been delayed until December, to allow for more testing.”
Opinion: More FAFSA delays highlight urgency for financial aid reforms
LIFE IN MAINE
Stacking firewood for the winter is an art form. Orientation to the sun and structural design are just some of the things to consider before you build.
Watch a bull moose charge an Aroostook man. Caleb Lewis of Allagash Antlers was lucky he didn’t get more injuries when a rut-crazed moose decided he was a threat.
