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TODAY’S TOP STORIES
The Trump administration terminated Maine’s chief federal prosecutor. Darcie McElwee, originally from Caribou, had been serving as the U.S. attorney for Maine since 2021.
Maine groceries are more likely to contain toxic BPA than you realize. Over ten years after Maine limited its use, this harmful chemical remains prevalent and is not always required to be labeled.
Additional information has surfaced regarding a proposed 80-bed rehabilitation hospital in Bangor. If constructed, it would address a significant need in the area’s rehabilitation services and expand Encompass Health’s network of over 160 facilities across 37 states and Puerto Rico.
A Hermon food pantry is unable to relocate due to complications with the town. An outdated lease was never finalized, resulting in the Town Council’s decision on Thursday to prevent the nonprofit from utilizing the desired land.
A historic inn in one of Maine’s most expensive towns is currently on the market. This expansive 10-bedroom property is located just half a mile from downtown, with the option to operate it as an inn.
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LIFE IN MAINE
A young gaming entrepreneur is expanding his horizons into Aroostook County. Ryan Lounder launched his first business, aided by a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus check when he was just 21 years old.
The voice of Maine’s sportsmen celebrates 50 years. V. Paul Reynolds states, “SAM serves as our watchdog in Augusta, consistently vigilant, providing compelling, well-researched testimony that reflects the interests of its members.”
