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Maine bank hopes branch makeovers will attract deposits
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (751+ words) A bank known nationally for punching above its weight in commercial real estate and Small Business Administration lending has decided to lavish some tender loving care on its branch network in Maine in hopes of ultimately strengthening its funding base....
Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest
1+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital... By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries…...
What used to be one of Maine’s smallest universities has seen the biggest increase in students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (675+ words) Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year, continuing an upward trend in enrollment driven by online learners. Officials said the preliminary head count, which happens before…...
‘To Orlando, love, Dolly Parton’: This Bangor man got the autograph of a lifetime
2+ week, 5+ day ago (219+ words) This story was originally published in June 2016. We are republishing it following the death of Dolly Parton at age 80. Orlando Frati died in January 2024. “She was beautiful,” Frati said. “She had on a beautiful dress, and she was all glittered…...
Maine County Official of August, Robert Carlton
2+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) Robert Carlton was selected Maine County Official of August in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter. Carlton has served four years as a commissioner of Franklin County, including some time as commission chair. In…...
Reliable, High-Speed Internet from Xfinity Now Available in Newfield, Maine
2+ week, 6+ day ago (403+ words) "With Xfinity and Comcast Business now available in Newfield, residents and businesses have access to fast, reliable connectivity, powerful WiFi and flexible mobile options, all with simple pricing," said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast's New England Region. "These…...
Live updates: JD Vance makes 2nd stop in Maine this year
2+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) Michael Shepherd joined the Bangor Daily News in 2015 after time at the Kennebec Journal. He lives in Augusta, graduated from the University of Maine in 2012 and has a master's degree from the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public…...
What do Bangor-area residents hope Vance addresses?
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (44+ words) Ahead of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Brewer, Bangor-area residents shared what they hope he addresses, from manufacturing to the economy. Ahead of Vice President JD Vance's visit to Brewer, Bangor-area residents shared what they hope he addresses, from…...
Another Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports
3+ week, 4+ day ago (564+ words) An artificial intelligence startup that lets police officers generate incident reports from body camera footage is expanding its foothold in Maine. Code Four, which first entered the state when it provided its software to Wilton police, now has a contract…...
Maine bridge collapses while construction crew was pouring concrete for bridge deck
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (90+ words) OLD TOWN, ME. (NBC, KYMA) - Portions of a bridge under construction collapsed Thursday in Old Town, Maine. The bridge collapsed while a construction crew was pouring concrete for the bridge deck as part of ongoing construction, the Maine Department of…...