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Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Greater Bangor, Framing 2026 Midterms as a ‘Fight Against Socialism’

Vice President JD Vance brought the national campaign spotlight to Greater Bangor today, framing the upcoming elections as a critical fight for working-class Americans.

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Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts

Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.

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An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.

33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.

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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

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Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

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3 hours ago in Local

Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Greater Bangor, Framing 2026 Midterms as a ‘Fight Against Socialism’

Vice President JD Vance brought the national campaign spotlight to Greater Bangor today, framing the upcoming elections as a critical fight for working-class Americans.

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An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.

33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.