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Paul LePage · BangorFacts-checking the first Maine governor's debate between Janet Mills and Paul LePage. LePage disputes Mills over taxes and spending, immigration, and the opioid crisis. Mills: LePage's only solution is to "throwing money at a problem" LePage: Mills' "only solution over the last four years is to THROW MONEY AT A PROBLEM"See the Story
Fact-checking the first Maine governor’s race debate between Janet Mills and Paul LePage
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Bangor, Maine · BangorLetters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com.Isn’t it time both parties, Republican and Democratic members of Congress stand up and condemn the threats and violence. It is disgraceful that neither party leaders stand up and say much of anything.Louise TalkingtonSurrySee the Story
Letter: Politicians must condemn threats of violence
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Bangor, Maine · BangorThe Maine I want to live in is: Where seniors can afford their prescription drugs. Where our public education is fully funded so our children can grow to be successful, thriving adults. Where a woman has rights to abortion whether for financial constraints or pregnancy complications. Where people are supported no matter what their sexual orientation.See the Story
Letter: The Maine I want to live in
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Bangor, Maine · BangorWayne Sangillo, James Ellingson, and Henry Butch Heal Jr. were killed in Vietnam 50 years ago. Their names now adorn the bridges over the Sebec, Pleasant, and Piscataquis rivers. The renaming of the bridges saw over a hundred people show up.See the Story
Letter: 3 names that will live on forever in Milo
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Hermon · HermonHERMON - The Hawks built a 2-0 lead over John Bapst early, with both goals coming from Molly Simcox, and they would ride that lead to a 3-0 victory over the Crusaders. The win marks Hermon'sSee the Story
Simcox leads Hawks to seventh straight victory, a 3-0 win over John Bapst
Bangor, Maine · BangorJakub Sirota is the most experienced returning player on the University of Maine men's hockey team. He is the captain of a team with 16 newcomers, including 11 freshmen and five transfers. The 23-year-old Czech Republic native joined the program for the second semester during the 2018-19 season.See the Story
UMaine men’s hockey captain Jakub Sirota leads young team by example
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Bangor, Maine · BangorThe BDN Editorial Board operates independently from the newsroom, and does not set policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com.The word “lie” gets thrown around an awful lot in politics. That certainly was the case during and after Tuesday night’s first gubernatorial debate between Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, Republican former Gov. Paul LePage and independent Sam Hunkler. As Tuesd…See the Story
Editorial: People talking the loudest about ‘lies’ might not have their facts straight
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Penobscot County · Penobscot CountyAuthorities were called to the home on Swetts Pond Road in Orrington around 9 a.m. Wednesday. Russell and Lois Swanson were found dead by a family member. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Evidence Response Team are working to investigate the cause of the Swansons deaths.See the Story
89-year-old couple found dead in Penobscot County home
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Orrington · OrringtonA family member discovered the bodies of Russell and Lois Swanson, both 89, in their home at 476 Swetts Pond Road in Orrington. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and Evidence Response Team are investigating the circumstances of their deaths. There is no risk to the public, according to a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety.See the Story
Orrington couple, both 89, found dead in their home
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Bangor, Maine · BangorUniversity of Maine System's regional accreditor concludes multi-day evaluation. Team expresses concern about system's use of outside consultants. Team says system has strong financial support and recent ascension of University of Maine to R1 research status are key factors in the system's overall success.See the Story
Maine university system’s accreditor criticizes use of outside consultants
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Education · BangorUniversity of Southern Maine is under fire after a professor said only male and female biological sexes exist. Some students walked out of the class in protest of the professor's wrongthink, and demanded she be removed. The school canceled the class, but then said it would create a parallel course taught by another professor.See the Story
Shameful USM situation shows why higher education is suffering
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