Today is Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the high 50s to low 60s, with morning fog giving way to partly or mostly sunny skies. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.
Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
The strongest online privacy law in the nation may be coming to Maine
Data privacy laws are becoming more of a concern as more and more people — and children — get online.
Bangor plans targeted sweep of city’s largest homeless encampment
Notices posted around the encampment said that people who have “refused” services would be expected to leave by Friday.
Bangor services will move during City Hall’s 18-month renovation
The move will allow for the building’s first major interior change since the mid-1970s.
A new sex shop is coming to Bangor
“We do not carry pornographic material. Our mission is more about sexual health and wellness.”
60 years ago, John F. Kennedy spoke in Orono a month before he was killed
John F. Kennedy was the first — and so far, only — president to visit the University of Maine’s flagship campus in Orono.
After losing child care center, Aroostook leaders want more to be done
Parents faced one of Aroostook’s worst child care shortages when the largest center in Caribou closed in August.
Wolfden mine hearing, day 2: Pollution is inevitable
Rock formation seepage, fluctuating groundwater levels, weather and leaking mine liners can lead to pollutants seeping into the groundwater, experts said.
US Marshals asks Piscataquis County to expand jail for more federal inmates
Sheriff Bob Young said the U.S. Marshals Service wants to house up to 40 inmates in Piscataquis County.
Ellsworth museum hopes new events barn will draw more people to its campus, city
With the new $5 million event barn, Woodlawn will be able to draw people for purposes other than touring the mansion or enjoying the outdoors.
More Maine coffee shop workers unionize
Barista and retail employees at Coffee By Design’s three city locations requested voluntary recognition of a new union on Tuesday.
This Maine mother and son are competing for opposing collegiate cross-country teams
“I was a little embarrassed, but at the same time, I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s my mom. She’s a rock star.’”
Maine’s 1st 2-day youth deer hunt is this weekend
Youth-only hunting days give young hunters a chance to get their deer without competing with adults.
There’s nothing like a good hunting knife
The knife allowed us to hunt, skin, butcher, make other tools and offered protection. I think we all feel connected to that notion.
Turkey pox a concern for hunters and homesteaders
The pox infections can compromise the bird’s immune system so other infections can get in that could make you sick.
In other Maine news …
Jared Golden has a big fundraising head start on his Republican opponents
Mainers urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases
Pedestrian struck on Broadway in Bangor dies
Man on the run after stealing 2 cars during police chase in Eddington
Passamaquoddy chief ousted as Janet Mills awaits word on meeting with tribal leaders
Pittsfield firefighter dies at central Maine prep school running track
Auburn approves return of curbside recycling with new guidelines
Jay road reopens more than 3 months after stormed caused washout
Portland council again rejects proposal to expand Homeless Services Center
ESPN basketball insider predicts Cooper Flagg will end up at UConn
Bangor girls soccer locks up top seed for playoffs with win over Brewer
Brewer boys’ soccer dispatches Bangor in regular season finale
Jordan Pearson wins $10K prize in Speedway 95’s final weekend
