Closed primaries disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of Mainers and enable the election of partisan legislators.
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Bangor police investigate shooting involving people in 2 cars
They’re looking for the occupants of two four-door sedans in connection with the incident Friday night at York and Essex streets.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19
Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
Posted inLocal & State
Second motorcyclist dies after 2 cycles, vehicle collide in Bangor
The crash happened on April 18 near the Hermon line.
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1 killed in Bangor crash involving car and 2 motorcycles
The collision took place on the outskirts of the city near the Hermon town line, police say.
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Bangor native and space archaeologist named Guggenheim fellow
Sarah Parcak is among 175 awarded grants this week from the prestigious foundation. She will use hers to write her third book, titled ‘Surviving Collapse: The Global History of Human Resilience.’
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Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Maine Democrats cancel May convention
The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community’s Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Times Record
Jewish Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
‘Of course we’re disappointed, but we felt that we did what we had to do,’ said Barbara Merson, executive director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival.