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We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Bangor Firefighter William “Billy” Van Peursem, who died Wednesday evening after taking his own life. Van Peursem was hired by the Fire Department in 1989 and most recently served as the Lieutenant on Engine 5 assigned to "B" Shift. 

On Wednesday evening, nurses from Houlton Regional Hospital’s (HRH) Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit were again joined by scores of community members for a candlelight vigil in a protest against the proposed closure of their hospital’s LDRP department.

PHOTO: Pre-apprentices with the Union Construction Academy of Maine visiting the company Select Demo LLC. Photo courtesy of Select Demo.

The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee has voted unanimously, 12-0, to endorse a bill that would provide temporary financial support for state and federal employees during government shutdowns.

PHOTO: Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland) and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau speaking out against efforts to weaken and repeal Maine's paid family and medical leave law. Photo courtesy of Maine People's Alliance.