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Safewise has crunched the numbers from last year, and revealed the 10 safest places in Maine to call home for 2024.

You'll definitely want to find another way around.

The folks from Marsh Island Brewing, an Orono-based brewery, just announced plans to open a second location in a town nearby.

Bangor's most famous (and creepiest) resident, Stephen King, doesn't open his West Broadway home to trick-or-treaters any more, but there still are lots of great places for candy hunters to fill their pillowcases in the Bangor area this Halloween.

Subway as a company was recently sold which may lead to closings, plus locations are sold as franchises which also has an effect on recent closings.

Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the United States, has taken the country by storm. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, there are numerous venues in and around Bangor that offer opportunities to enjoy the exciting racket sport.

No matter what it is, I can sympathize. It's maddening. Hopefully, someday we get to the bottom of it.

The town would like your opinion on what happens next.

Trick or treat, smell our feet, give us something good to eat, let's all head to Maple Street!

It's not all that old, but it isn't brand new either, and it's growing everywhere.