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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Isabelle St. Cyr, a contestant for the Miss Maine USA. The 24-year-old will be the first transgender woman to compete in the pageant, which will be held next month in Portland.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
This is where everyone from Bangor’s largest homeless camp went. Before the city closed it in February, Tent City was seen by many as the epicenter of Bangor’s homelessness crisis.
A transgender woman will compete in the Miss Maine USA for the first time. Aside from winning the title, the 24-year-old hopes to show that transgender women “deserve to compete and be included just like every other woman.”
Here’s how a small Maine high school built a world class robotics team. Team #6329, also known as “The Bucks’ Wrath,” is currently ranked 17th in the world, behind competitors with millions of dollars in backing.
For opioid victims, payouts have fallen short while governments reap millions. Little of the windfall from the headline-grabbing multibillion-dollar settlements has flowed directly to those hurt by the crisis.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Janet Mills defends Maine against Donald Trump on national TV
- Republican lawmakers want a moratorium on dam removals
- Owner of shuttered Bangor restaurant owes $54K for purchase, lawsuit says
- Bangor bridge will be closed Monday and Tuesday
- MDI emergency officials to conduct mass casualty training this weekend
- A former principal will lead the Deer Isle-area schools
- Man indicted months after fatal Brunswick crash
- Maine man dies after he falls asleep behind the wheel and crashes
- Project at former Jay paper mill uncertain after tariffs
- Meet Portland’s cuddliest police dog
- Mainer seriously injured in I-95 crash
- Trooper was justified in fatal Old Orchard Beach shooting, AG finds
- UMaine hockey makes top 10 of both major national polls
- UMaine baseball has already exceeded last year’s win total
- Albin Boija becomes 5th UMaine goalie to be named an All-American
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Hospitals simply want a year off from the never-ending litany of new rules, regulations, taxes and payment methodology changes.”
Opinion: Maine hospitals are hurting and need a break from the state
LIFE IN MAINE
“What does the Maine moose mean to you?” Outdoors contributor V. Paul Reynolds was asked that question during a videotaped interview for a documentary on what he calls the “massive North Woods critter.”
With so much national attention on Cooper Flagg, the Duke star, and Cooper Flagg, the potential NBA player, it’s worth taking a breath and considering Cooper Flagg, the person.
Try these oceanside trails this spring. It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy nature as it springs to life once again.
