Trump ballot appeal / Maine housing debates / Bangor development approval

Trump ballot appeal / Maine housing debates / Bangor development approval

Today is Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the low 30s to low 40s from north to south, with mostly cloudy skies up north and mostly sunny skies down south. See what the weather for the rest of the day will be here.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

How Shenna Bellows is defending her decision to keep Donald Trump off Maine’s ballot

She’s done scores of television and radio interviews since her Dec. 28 decision, including chats with conservatives who have pushed her to explain.

PLUS: As expected, Donald Trump has appealed that decision to Maine’s Superior Court, reiterating his attorneys’ arguments that Bellows lacked the legal authority to disqualify him.

The housing debates in store for the Maine Legislature in 2024

In the upcoming legislative session, lawmakers will consider nine new bills related to housing and two dozen carried over from 2023.

Bangor approves 60-unit development after court-ordered revision

The Maine Woods proposal has been supported by advocates of new housing in the city, but many neighbors have opposed the project, which was first approved in 2022.

Orono has $10K for ‘mini grants’ to locals who want to build community pride

Town councilors will prioritize requests of $1,000 or less so that multiple projects have a chance to be funded.

One of Maine’s largest outdoor sporting shows is growing in 2024

Presque Isle Fish and Game Club is moving its Spring Sportsman’s Show from UMPI’s Gentile Hall to The Forum in Presque Isle.

Ellsworth police chief placed on leave

Glenn Moshier, who is also the city manager, has been placed on indefinite leave with the police department pending an investigation.

Protesters fail to stop Portland homeless camp clearance

While protesters formed a human chain blocking the lower entrance, work crews began clearing the camp from the upper entrance.

How 6 fictional Maine towns compare with real places

These iconic fictional Maine towns aren’t real, but they still loom large in people’s imaginations.

Bangor High basketball girls erase 15-point halftime deficit to beat defending state champs

The Rams rallied behind sophomore starters Avery Clark and Dalaney Horr to pull out an impressive 44-38 victory in Bangor.

UMaine men’s hockey is climbing national ranks

UMaine is showing it can win even if its top line of Lynden Breen between the Nadeau brothers doesn’t score.

With patience and the right strategy, you can track hares in the snow

It can be done and is hellish fun, but there are keys to a successful hunt.

In other Maine news …

Sunday storm may bring widespread snow to Maine

Maine workers without retirement plans can now get state-sponsored Roth IRA

New statewide immigration office is a top priority for advocates

Aroostook County backs plan for regional code enforcement officers

Bar Harbor death ruled not suspicious

3 arrested after Maine police bust illegal marijuana operation

2 arrested, 2,300 plants seized at Belgrade illegal marijuana farms

Man is on the run after allegedly robbing Lisbon Falls market

Damon’s reopening Waterville store after employee was killed there

NYC earthquake felt in Maine