Hunters may soon be able to tag deer from phones

Nobody cares about this elected position in Maine until things go wrong. Washington County is considering a referendum to stop electing the treasurer, a position that is crucial to managing public funds but requires no financial experience of candidates. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News.

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Mills says she's not concerned over election security amid ballot investigation | News Center Maine

Maine hunters may soon be able to tag deer from their phones | Bangor Daily News

Lawmakers urge Trump administration to restore Acadia signs on climate and history | WGME (Maine Monitor context: Trump administration pulls climate change signs from Acadia National Park)

Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’ | Sun Journal

How does Maine rely on its blue economy? | WMTW

Mother demands return of school crossing guards after son is hit by car in Bath crosswalk | WGME

Iconic symbol of Maine’s fishing history to be restored in town beset with changes | Bangor Daily News

Maine's newest national monument celebrates first season, even without federal funding | Maine Public

Second Houlton councilor resigns in wake of town manager’s arrest | Bangor Daily News

Join us for our next listening tour stops in Bangor and Sanford. We'll be at Chimera Coffee in Bangor on October 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the Goodall Memorial Library in Sanford from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on October 9th.

Thanks for allowing me to provide you with a look at today's news. We'll be back with more tomorrow.

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