Topic: Bangor Daily News

Anchors resign on air, blaming management

Anchors resign on air at end of their newscast Tuesday in Bangor, Maine. Anchors not specific about why they resign on air, later citing frustration with management (which once prohibited staff from reporting on global warming).

Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why

Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.

The Vote 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.

Opinion: 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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