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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, enjoyed lunch today with the Bangor Noontime Rotary Club, of which she is an honorary member.

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Now that mill worker's shifts end earlier in the day at 5am, it would be awful nice to be able to pick up a rack of Bud at the local store at that hour.  Soon, they may be able to.

A new bill being presented to the state Legislature by Representative Paul Gilbert of Jay would allow the sale of alcohol for off premises consumption beginning at 5am on most days

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What’s going on this weekend? Who’s playing where? Every Friday we’ll feature your weekend nightlife options in the area!

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A teacher who worked at the Belfast Area High School teaching students in the Jobs for Maine's Graduates program has been busted for allegedly smoking weed with her students.

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It doesn't look like protesters will need to return to the Bangor Daily News this afternoon as they had planned.

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Join us for the "Ton Of Pasta" Food Drive this Saturday from 10am until 2pm!  We're collecting a ton of pasta for local food pantries, to help out those in need!

Please stop by one of our two locations and donate a box or two of pasta!  This is an important food drive because it is the only one in the area until the postal collection in May, and food cupboards are meeting greater needs this year than ever before

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The Bangor Daily News has submitted letters to area police departments under the Maine Freedom of Access Act requesting the names, addresses and dates of birth of concealed weapons permit holders.

Meanwhile, Gov. Paul LePage said in a statement that he feared the request "will incite fear among gun owners and non-gun owners alike regarding their safety."

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Back on December 7th, The Pines Restaurant and Bar hosted a total nude strip show, and now the town of Milbridge will reluctantly talk about adding a nudity ordinance.

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The same state representative that recently presented another mandatory motorcycle helmet bill to the Legislature's Transportation Committee, has now filed an act to prohibit the use of handheld cellular telephones while operating a motor vehicle

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This past Monday night, the Blue Hill planning board approved a plan for a new 4,000 square foot business development on South Street in Blue Hill. 

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