Maine lawmakers propose costly compromise on property taxes

The top Democrat and Republican in the Maine Senate are backing a property tax relief compromise that may run into cost-related hurdles in a tight state budget environment. The proposal from Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, is sponsored by …

Maine’s climate lawsuit is not a real solution to lower energy prices

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Jacob Posik is director of legislative affairs at Maine Policy Institute, a …

Compassion should guide improvements to Maine’s Death with Dignity law

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Holly Dominie is retired and lives in Readfield. In June 2023, my late husband …

A new Maine project offers space for tiny homes and farming

Not too long ago, the idea of living in a tiny house would have seemed far-fetched to Andy Mariotti. When he told friends and neighbors in suburban Massachusetts about the idea, reactions ranged from “absurdity and mockery to flat out rejection.” But …

Maine’s Local Talk Show, ‘The Nite Show with Danny Cashman’ is Coming to an End

In 1997, Dan Cashman took the stage for the first time to live his dream of being a talk show host. The set was small, as was the audience, but this local TV talk show, recorded in front of a live audience in Bangor, Maine, has legs and has been broadcast …

Expert wisdom teeth removal and care for Maine residents

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can cause a range of dental issues if not properly managed. While some people may experience no problems, many others face complications when these teeth emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood. The Maine Oral Surgery …

Republican Maine gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles says he has 'never seen anything like' the state's drug epidemic

Maine's Wildfire Awareness Week highlights critical fire prevention, safety measures

PORTLAND (WGME) -- It’s Wildfire Awareness Week across Maine. This is the time of year when wildfires are typically most active. As the snow melts and the top layer of ground dries out, things like sticks, leaves and grass are just some of the things that …

Maine Democrats say paid family and medical leave program deserves a chance

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine's new paid family and medical leave program has barely begun, but it's already facing intense debate in Augusta. Democrats say the program deserves a chance, while Republicans are already introducing a host of bills to …

Maine could see automated speed traps in highway work zones

AUGUSTA (WGME) — A proposed pilot program in Maine to introduce automated speed traps in highway work zones was discussed in a public hearing held by the Committee on Transportation on Wednesday. The bill, LD 1457, introduced by Republican Senator Brad …