Cyr, who was raised in Limestone, served as a U.S. District judge in Bangor and later on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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Judge reduces inmate’s sentence in Bangor street brawl killing
Zachary Carr, who was convicted of murder, argues he didn’t understand the ramifications when he turned down a plea deal.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Plan for ‘social detox’ center in Bangor generates debate
The 10-bed facility wouldn’t offer medication to help with withdrawal because not enough doctors in the area prescribe it. Some critics question the center’s value for addressing Maine’s addiction crisis
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man gets 25 years in federal prison for crack cocaine, gun crimes in Maine
Christian Turner, 29, formerly of New Haven, Conn., conspired to distribute 280 grams of crack and also bought 25 guns illegally, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ten trumped-up excuses to miss candidate’s Bangor rally
Top 10 reasons most Maine Republican leaders did not attend Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Bangor on Wednesday: 1. Had a previous family commitment. 2. Was desperately looking for a previous family commitment. 3. Had already agreed to go clamming with George Will. 4. Event conflicted with “Make Augusta Great Again” rally. 5. Gov. LePage’s […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bangor rolls out red carpet for Trump
Gov. LePage will join him ‘with bells on’ at the Cross Insurance Center rally Wednesday afternoon.
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LePage to join Trump for event in Bangor
The governor expects a large turnout for the candidate he says is ‘a personality of his own.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Future of Maine economy depends on innovation
We should follow the lead of the places that are booming and foster growth by focusing on schools, natural resources, public policy and quality of life.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Review
Dolly Parton engaging, endearing in Bangor concert
The country legend brings humor and her Dollywood-sized personality to Maine.
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Thousands answer call to make Bangor teenager’s birthday better
Hallee Sorenson, who has autism, was sorely disappointed last year, but her cousin has taken to social media to show that ‘a lot of people want to be her friend.’