Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Bangor.
Birdwatchers can join SeaWatch at Schoodic Point to count migrating waterbirds every morning until mid-November, with Saturday sessions offering education from 1–3 p.m. Visitors should bring binoculars as wind and visibility affect sightings.
Maine residents who purchased certain generic drugs between May 2009 and Dec.
2019 may be eligible for compensation under proposed settlements with three pharmaceutical manufacturers accused of price-fixing. The deals require court approval and follow an investigation reviewing over 20 million documents.
CMP briefed legislators on a 108-mile transmission route as part of the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program.
Haynesville residents meet Tuesday to consider a temporary pause on the new substation that could affect local homes and wildlife.
Senator Susan Collins announced today that over $38,000,000 in LIHEAP home heating funds is being released to help Maine households keep warm this winter.
Eligible households, including seniors + those on Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income, can now apply based on income and household size.
Maine hospitals, including Eastern Maine Medical Center, have sued the federal government over planned changes to the 340B program that will take effect in January — the hospitals argue the new rebate system could shift costs onto providers, potentially exceeding $1 billion annually.
Quinnipiac won 2-1 over UMaine in the home opener in Orono on Friday night — sophomore Ethan Wyttenbach scored and assisted as UMaine outshot the Bobcats but could not overcome their timely play.
Hermon race track will end its season with its largest payout when a pro stock driver can win $35,000 + $100 per lap led on Sunday at the inaugural Bar Harbor Bank and Trust 200, rounding out a three-day racing weekend under new owner Ricky Craven.
UMaine defenseman Isa Parekh is showing early success after transferring from Bemidji State, tying for team scoring lead with three points and scoring in overtime while praising UMaine’s coaching + regaining his confidence.
He looks forward to further strong play in upcoming home games.
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