Dawn Gagnon
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Coast Guard faults owner, captain in tragic El Faro sinking — Nation — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
A series of safety failures from numerous individuals led to the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro and deaths of 33 crew members during a hurricane two years ago.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Bangor, promoters ink 10-year Waterfront Concerts deal — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
After nearly a year of negotiations, the city of Bangor and Waterfront Concerts finally signed a 10-year contract that gives the city a bigger cut of ticket sales and continues the monitoring of noise levels.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Fatal crash shuts down I-95 at Etna
A fatal crash has temporarily shut down Interstate 95’s southbound lanes near Exit 167 in Etna. → Read More
Former hydro dam finally transferred to Veazie for use as riverside park
“We’re excited that it’s now in the possession of the town,” Veazie Town Council Chairman Chris Bagley said Tuesday. → Read More
Bangor plans hearing on LePage’s proposed psychiatric facility — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The hearing has not been scheduled, but will likely be held sometime next month. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
53-year-old woman dies in boating accident — State — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
A 53-year-old woman died after the fishing boat she was in capsized Sunday morning off Biddleford Pool, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said. The woman’s body was found around 2 p.m. Sunday by Maine Marine Patrol divers, Petty Officer Andrew Barresi said. The woman’s name and hometown were being withheld [...] → Read More
Park Street to be one-way travel during 12-week retaining wall repair effort — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The partial closure of Park Street is needed to allow for repairs to the 405-foot long Park Street hill retaining wall located directly behind City Hall. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
State police: Weekend crashes leave 2 dead — State — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
A New Hampshire man and a Windham man died in separate crashes on Friday night and Saturday night, respectively, state police said Sunday.The New Hampshire man, whose name was not released Sunday because his family had not yet been located, died Friday night in a single-vehicle crash on Center Road [...] Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Harrington man arrested after Washington County vehicle thefts — Hancock — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Jonathan Baldwin, 37, is charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft and violating the conditions of his release from a prior arrest. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Teen faces felony theft charge after state police find stolen traffic signs in his home — Aroostook — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
A Mars Hill teen faces a felony theft charge after a state trooper found stolen traffic and town line signs inside his home on Saturday. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Penobscot County Courthouse opening late on Tuesday — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The building will open for business at 10 a.m., according to County Administrator Bill Collins. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Pilot uninjured in Naples pond crash — Portland — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The pilot of a small Cessna that crashed into Brandy Pond in Naples on Sunday afternoon was not injured. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Penobscot Nation, allies protest federal ruling on river rights — State — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
“As long as there’s Penobscots on that river there, I don’t see this fight going away.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Van plunges 30 feet at Acadia National Park — Hancock — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Four adults and three children escaped what could have been serious injury when the van in which they were riding plunged 30 feet down an embankment. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Holden man wanted by police now behind bars — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Michael Weston was wanted on two active warrants when he was arrested without incident on Monday. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Fourth of July festivities a family tradition for many Mainers — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
More than 5,000 people lined the parade route, according to unofficial estimates.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Hampden area school district budget redo underway — Education — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Less than a month after voters in Hampden, Winterport, Newburgh and Frankfort shot down their proposed $30 million school budget in a 710-637 vote, RSU 22 school officials returned to the drawing board for a budget approval redo. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Hundreds turn out for Bangor pride parade and festival — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
“It’s important for me to have my kids here because their hearts are so open right now.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Bangor animal shelter gearing up to adopt out first wave of southern ‘transfer dogs’ — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The dogs, which arrived in Maine on June 13, were rescued from the Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Mississippi, where they were at high risk of being euthanized due to overcrowding. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Feds award $600,000 for redesign of I-95 Hogan Road exit — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The Maine Department of Transportation has been awarded $600,000 in federal funding for the diverging diamond interchange planned for the Hogan Road exit on Interstate 95. → Read More