Morning update: What you need to know in Maine today

TODAY’S TOP MAINE STORIES

New roundabouts are among the traffic proposals for downtown Bangor. The ideas aim to reduce congestion and make downtown safer, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists. The city is also considering charging the public more money for documents they are legally entitled to see.

Where does Aroostook County stand three decades after losing its Air Force base? Before its closure in 1994, Loring was The County’s largest employer and the biggest driver of economic prosperity.

A historic western Maine library turned Airbnb is back on the market. It’s a “striking” example of Romanesque Revival architecture, according to its nomination form to join the National Register of Historic Places.

A woman accused of illegally growing 600 marijuana plants in Maine said she just liked the smell. The charges come during the ongoing crackdown by the federal government on illegal marijuana grow houses across the state. 

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden needs these voters to win a tough race in Maine’s 2nd District. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, has said the race in northern Maine is “one of the most important in America.”

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

• Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree look to avoid shutdown while House readies funding bill
• Nebraska’s plan to isolate Maine and help Donald Trump runs out of steam
• Maine collects $20K in wages and damages for 22 workers over labor law violations
• Ralph Robinson, who brought professional ballet to Bangor, has died
• Police arrest Plymouth woman after standoff
• Houlton students call for walkout over handling of social media post 
• Maine woman injured when motorcycle sidecar collides with deer
• Bill Belichick gets chicken wings in Bar Harbor
• A busy Waldo County ice cream stand is up for sale
• Man allegedly vandalized 75 cars at Maine dealership
• Motorcyclist dies after fiery Maine collision
• Man found dead after fire destroys Auburn home
• 18-year-old girl dies after Maine motorcycle crash
• Lewiston schools to begin training students on administering naloxone
• Mainer accused of intentionally crashing into 17-year-old riding an ATV
• These week 3 Maine high school football games came down to the wire
• UMaine men’s hockey chosen 12th in national preseason poll
• Analysis: UMaine football looking to build on 2nd half performance in win over Merrimack

MAINE IN PICTURES

FROM THE OPINION PAGES

“It shouldn’t have taken pointed inquiries and legislation from lawmakers for the Postal Service to drop its consolidation plans.”

Editorial: Postal Service made the right decision about Hampden mail facility

LIFE IN MAINE

Try these inexpensive old-time harvest solutions that work. There are many new and high-tech ways to store crops, but the basic requirements for preserving food stay the same.

Monday was opening day for Maine’s regular moose season. If you prefer smaller game, grouse season opens Saturday.

It’s especially important to prepare for changing conditions during fall hiking. These tips can make your fall hikes more comfortable and safe.