8 months ago Abortion-rights amendment fails to get needed supermajority vote in Maine Senate By Billy Kobin Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal to enshrine “reproductive autonomy” in the Maine Constitution failed to get two-thirds support in the state Senate on April 1, with all Republicans withholding the votes that will be necessary to get the item to the November ballot.
8 months ago These eclipse chasers made Maine lodging reservations seven years ahead of time By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff GREENVILLE — Cece and Eric English watched the moon blot out the sun, in an ancient celestial dance, above Wyoming’s Grand Teton Mountains during a total solar eclipse in August 2017.
8 months ago Sunny outlook remains for Monday eclipse in Maine By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.
8 months ago No lingering nor’easter effects expected for Monday eclipse in Maine By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.
8 months ago Two groups partner to restore salmon and trout in Pleasant River By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Atlantic Salmon Federation have formed a partnership to restore salmon and brook trout habitat in Piscataquis County, according to the groups on April 3.
8 months ago Leaving a legacy of life, April is Donate Life Month BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
8 months ago Events planned to celebrate happy childhoods April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognizes the importance of communities working together to strengthen families.
8 months ago Where you can view the solar eclipse in Maine By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.
8 months ago Mills promotes Maine as premier eclipse destination, urges preparation ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.
8 months ago 3 ways to ensure your solar eclipse glasses are safe If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
8 months ago Scientists are puzzled by increasingly abundant bird species in Maine’s North Woods By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Amid the bleak reports about a precipitous loss in numbers and types of birds around North America and the rest of the world is a glimmer of hope in Maine’s North Woods.
8 months ago Planning to view the eclipse? Follow these tips to stay safe Excitement is building in the Maine Highlands Region for one of the most rare and spectacular sights that nature has to offer.
8 months ago Credit agencies downgrade Northern Light’s rating By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Two credit rating agencies lowered their scores for Bangor’s largest health care system last week due to its substantial financial losses in recent years.
8 months ago Greenville group makes last-minute plan to welcome eclipse visitors By Troy Bennett, Bangor Daily News Staff Amid a dearth of official, tourist-related promotion or planning, an ad hoc group of Greenville friends and business owners is working to welcome the throng of celestial sky-watchers expected to descend on their village next month for the solar eclipse.
8 months ago How Maine prepared for its last total solar eclipse 60 years ago By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff While Mainers pull the final elements together for total solar eclipse festivities next month, for some folks, this is not their first go-round with such a rare celestial event.
8 months ago Attorneys blast Maine’s review of $1B Medicaid contract By Erin Rhoda, Bangor Daily News Staff State evaluators failed to carefully review bids by two local organizations competing against an out-of-state company for a massive contract to arrange transportation for Medicaid patients who have no other ride to medical appointments, the nonprofits’ attorneys argued before an appeal panel last week.
8 months ago How Maine’s small towns are preparing for the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse Bill Jarvis has no idea how many visitors will descend on Jackman, the western Maine town of fewer than 800 people, for the total solar eclipse.