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Wildfire warning issued in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Forest Service and the National Weather Service have issued a red flag wildfire warning for areas near Greenville and Millinocket south to the coastal areas of Hancock … more

By Online Editor
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 572 views

Teen pleads not guilty in Bangor shooting death

BANGOR, Maine - A Bangor teenager pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the January shooting death of another teen. Zachary Carr, 18, entered the pleas during a brief appearance at the Penobscot … more

By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 1690 views

Groups want to strengthen Freedom of Access Act

AUGUSTA, Maine — Several groups advocating for open government are joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers to propose legislation to strengthen Maine's Freedom of Access Law. Provisions include … more

By The Associated Press
| 3/17/10 | 409 views

Bangor board defers post office site plan decision

BANGOR, Maine — The U.S. Postal Service, which is under a time crunch to move out of its current location, will have to wait another week before it learns whether its plans for a new home pass … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 630 views

UMaine leader Kennedy to resign

ORONO, Maine — University of Maine President Robert Kennedy today will announce he is stepping down from the position he has held for nearly five years, a UM spokesman confirmed Tuesday … more

By Jessica Bloch
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 4554 views

Guilford residents pay tribute to longtime meeting moderator

GUILFORD, Maine — Residents took time during the annual town meeting Monday to recognize a civic-minded local man. more

By Diana Bowley
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 579 views

For whom does the secretary of state work?

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s job is to run elections, oversee the state archives, ensure compliance with incorporation filings and administer the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. more

By Naomi Schalit
Senior Reporter, Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting | 3/17/10 | 1914 views

Officials probing death of 8 dogs

ENFIELD, Maine — State and local animal welfare officials are investigating the deaths of at least eight dogs at a residence on Darlings Estate Road. Another 10 animals found alive are undergoing … more

By Dawn Gagnon
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 4526 views

Briton’s nomadic life started at a young age

For many immigrants, migration is a search for a better life. For others, it’s part of a lifestyle characterized by travel and adventure. In some cases, migration combines these qualities. more

By Levi Bridges
Special to the NEWS | 3/17/10 | 421 views

Tensions simmer as lobster season nears

ROCKLAND, Maine — On a sparkling, springlike morning, Spc. Matt Talbot of the Maine Marine Patrol helped launch his agency’s fastest boat into Rockland Harbor. more

By Abigail Curtis
BDN Staff | 3/17/10 | 2720 views