Topic: Bangor Daily News

Did Mitt Romney steal Maine caucuses from Ron Paul?

The caucus for Washington County, Maine was cancelled Saturday due to the threat of inclement weather. Ron Paul supporters believe that with those votes, Paul could have won the state contest.

States must cut red tape to attract more qualified teachers

Rigid standards are shutting out aspiring teachers. States must evaluate potential teachers without traditional certification in ways that don't push needed talent away.

Shipping containers become $1,500 home

Shipping containers, bought online, become starter home for Maine couple. One of the shipping containers has plumping, electricity, and insulation.

Sugarloaf ski lift accident: high winds plague New England skiing

Sugarloaf ski lift accident investigators are focusing on high wind as a primary factor in the derailment in Maine Tuesday. While the accident is unusual, the high winds are not.

Death of mixed martial arts fighter another black eye for the sport

Michael Kirkham is the second mixed martial arts fighter in 2-1/2 years to die of injuries sustained in a state-sanctioned fight. As critics denounce MMA as barbaric, defenders say it's no more dangerous than some other sports.

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