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Political speeches used to pack in record crowds

It was almost 100 years ago when Teddy Roosevelt came to Lewiston for a visit that was then called “the greatest demonstration ever accorded any person in any political campaign in Maine.” Of course, there was no television coverage of such events in those days. There was no radio — not even electronic amplification for […]

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Cost of new roof has councilors weighing future of Bangor City Hall

BANGOR — City Hall needs a new roof, one that could set Bangor back to the tune of $275,000-$300,000, according to the city’s finance director. The costs of that and other potential repairs have some councilors wondering about what future upgrades to the 98-year-old building should look like. The last time the city replaced the […]