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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Esha Sathyanarayanan, 10, of Bangor, who is a member of the Bangor-area middle school robotics team that earned a chance to compete in the national LEGO robotics championship.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Maine Democrats reluctantly choose to negotiate with Republicans over a short-term state budget. The Democratic majority began to push it through the Legislature in an arduous series of votes Tuesday. But in the end, they blinked.
The daughter of a Maine war hero was shocked to learn that he is Fort Bragg’s new namesake. In the Battle of the Bulge, Roland Bragg saved another soldier’s life by driving him in a stolen Nazi ambulance to a hospital. He also shared a last name with a Confederate general after whom the North Carolina Army base was once named.
Another midcoast town is having to deal with an abandoned boat wreck. When the sportfishing boat Hook, Line and Sinker broke free of its anchor and ran ashore, it became a public problem.
Bangor-area students won a berth in a national LEGO robotics championship. If they can raise the roughly $24,000 needed to cover registration, travel to Houston and expenses, the team of eight middle-schoolers will compete against the best in the country.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Susan Collins will vote to confirm RFK Jr. as health secretary
- How Susan Collins and Angus King have voted on Trump’s nominees
- Up to 5 inches of snow expected to fall over Maine on Thursday
- Avian flu found among wild birds in Maine
- Bangor-area men sentenced for roles in northern Maine drug ring
- Jerry Seinfeld bringing new show to Bangor
- Houlton officials knew of facial recognition on disabled cameras
- Border Patrol captures 5 after illegally crossing border into Maine in frigid conditions
- Regulators to investigate Passamaquoddy solar dispute
- Feud between Hancock County officials spills onto social media
- Blue Hill coffee shop is moving
- Sale of historic Stockton Springs property to town falls through
- Maine’s aging heirloom seed savers want to enlist the next generation
- Augusta Goodwill evacuated after someone donated hand grenades
- Ms. and Mr. Maine Basketball semifinalists announced
- 30-point game from Claire Gaetani leads John Bapst girls basketball to victory
- UMaine hockey co-captain returns to practice after early-season leg break
- Former UMaine hockey stars playing in Four Nations tourney
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Classrooms must remain spaces where every child can see themselves reflected in the curriculum, feel valued and access the tools they need to succeed.”
Opinion: Why we must resist the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in education
LIFE IN MAINE
The Maine high school basketball tournament starts this week. If you can’t enjoy the action in person in Bangor, Augusta or Portland, there are still ways to follow nearly every play.
Here’s the bird behind the old-fashioned saying “crazy as a coot.” They are territorial, their vocalizations are odd and loud, and their behavior is often cranky. Sound like anyone you know?
The late George Smith was a Maine outdoors icon. So, why is there no award named for him? Bangor Daily News Outdoors contributor Bob Mallard thinks it’s about time.
