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Bill Belichick’s GF Jordon Hudson Considers Major North Carolina Movement After Doing the Same For Maine Community
When Bill Belichick moved his life to Chapel for a new chapter at North Carolina, his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, also came along for support. She left behind Maine to stay with the veteran coach, who is gearing up for his much-talked-about debut...
Photos: Juneteenth reflections, bees and commencement in Portland, Maine
A member of the Northeastern community studies outside on the terrace of the EXP research complex on the Boston campus. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University Summer is officially here, and campus life is buzzing. This week’s photos show...

Parole offers an opportunity for a more just Maine
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Peter Ryan is a rising junior at Colby College majoring in government...

The Forgotten Patriotic Artists of Forest Hills Gardens
Views: 0 The Voice Behind Patriotic Posters & Bookplates Comes Alive By Michael Perlman Forest Hills Gardens, which was established in 1909, harbors an extensive history of residents who became known for their achievements on local to...

Wisconsin calls Trump decision to pause K-12 funds 'illegal' in new lawsuit
Wisconsin joined other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the Trump administration for withholding over $6 billion in education funds. The withheld funds were designated for K-12 schools and adult education programs under the Elementary and...

Rep. Runte: Working to make Maine’s electricity affordable, reliableRep. Gerry Runte
Rep. Gerry Runte I am honored to represent House District 146, which includes the western half of York, and an eastern part of Wells and Ogunquit. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology (EUT), as I was in the...

This Sign at a Popular Sanford, Maine, Restaurant Shocked Me
I had heard so much about Lord's Clam Box in Sanford, Maine, and went for the first time and was stunned to see this sign in their restaurant. I was excited to meet my friends at Lord's. I had never been, but I was in the mood for full belly...

Did You Know The University of Maine Has a Lobster Institute?
How in the heck did I not know there was a freakin' Lobster Institute in Maine? I mean seriously, lobsters deserve an education, too! Okay, that's not exactly what the Lobster Institute is. It's not a place where lobsters go to learn, though that...

Huawei Patents Solid-State Battery That Would Let You Road Trip From Miami To Maine On A Single Charge
Toyota is currently working on solid-state batteries it says will allow it to build 900-mile EVs, but while many would call that overkill, dads across the country know it isn't enough. We need more range if EVs are ever going to be good enough for...

Got to To Solve the Mallard's Mysterious Decline, Researchers Turn to Hi-Tech Trackers article
Mallards seem to be everywhere. They gather in parks and ponds, forage in farm fields, and even nest in urban planter boxes. This flexibility has helped make Mallards the most common ducks in North America. And yet, while waterfowl populations...

Grandchild of J.I. resident and former AOL president Ray Oglethorpe wins big in prestigious international science fair
Web Webster, a grandchild of John’s Island resident and former AOL president Ray Oglethorpe, has racked up a long list of impressive achievements, including recently placing second in the environmental category in the biggest and most prestigious...

Kentucky joins 23 other states to challenge $6.8B education funding freeze
Gov. Andy Beshear's office said KY, among other states, is scrambling due to a lack of sufficient funding just weeks before the start of the upcoming school year. KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining 23 other states, as well as...

What’s Cooking in Maine? Just the State’s #1 Pizza Choice!
Not to worry, no pineapple is involved! Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. America's favorite pizza has been revealed, state-by-state. Here in the 207, we are pretty spoiled...

AARP funds six Maine projects to improve livability for older adults
Six towns across Maine received AARP grants to support outdoor access, safety, digital skills and community upgrades. MAINE, USA — Six towns across Maine are receiving support from the 2025 AARP Community Challenge, which awarded grants to 218...

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
A tick (Ixodida) can be seen on the skin of a human next to a pair of tweezers. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Tick bites are landing people in the emergency room at higher rates than the U.S. has seen in...

Top 20 Restaurants in Southern Maine That Locals Swear By
One of my favorite ways to spend a weekend is hitting the road with my wife for an unplanned culinary adventure somewhere in Maine. We’ll choose a new restaurant to try, often based on a tip from an article, a rave review, or something we spotted...

Most GOP senators and congresspeople are in areas with relatively few immigrants - winning the White House is different
Likewise, just four of the 53 Republican Senators represent states where the share of foreign-born residents exceeds the national average. Ironically, the Republican who may be most exposed to an immigrant backlash against these policies is Trump....

New Hampshire 2024 Revenues Below 15-Year Trend; Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts Also Below Trend
Data: In the fourth quarter of 2024, collections in the 44 states with personal income taxes were 11 percent below the 15-year trend. Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:16 pm ET CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire revenues in the fourth quarter of calendar...

New research probes how PFAS-contaminated dust threatens Maine farmworkers
A new study in Unity, Maine, will examine how soil particles contaminated with PFAS chemicals become airborne, raising concerns for farmworker exposure and long-term health risks. Vivien Leigh reports for NEWS CENTER Maine. In short: More than 80...

Cyberattacks disrupt Maine hospitals, forces ambulance diversions
By Hannah Kaufman Morning Sentinel LEWISTON, Maine — Cyber incidents that shut down systems at two Lewiston hospitals in recent weeks caused ambulances to be diverted, leaving rescue chiefs and patients in limbo. Rick Sieberg, Gardiner’s fire...