In this new episode of Orono Now, listen to briefings of news stories from around Maine and the globe. Maine is back to some normalcy with a slow news week, but in this, we take the time to speak on reflections. Whether from this year, the past month, or from other points in your life it is important to recognize how you got to this point, and for some, what you can do to improve your happiness moving forward.

Audio of Governor Janet Mills provided by the Maine State Government: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/radio_address/please-vote-no-question-3-2023-09-20

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/tim-scott-drops-2024-presidential-race-rcna124836

Associated Press News: https://apnews.com/article/iceland-volcano-earthquakes-evacuation-aviation-3bb2f4d18cb7c62967a7ce16cc1b70d3

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-shifa-hospital-ce8fda9821a011a6cb6e4a3df5c90916

Bangor Walmart Fire: https://wgme.com/news/local/fire-at-bangor-walmart-likely-caused-more-than-10-million-in-damage-lucas-landry-arson-theft-maine-crime

https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/smyrna-man-charged-with-arson-after-fire-at-bangor-walmart/article_fba5f0e8-7b5a-11ee-9e4b-d7e75ad0a2d2.html

Hosted by Rose Duane. Produced by Rose Duane. Graphics by Rose Duane. Theme music and transitions are "Future Sunset" and "Intro News" by Amaksi on Pixabay.