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Police return to Hampden property to search for missing man

Police return to Hampden property to search for missing man

by Christopher Burns

Owner of shuttered Bangor restaurant must repay $54K loan, judge rules

by Marie Weidmayer

This Maine house older than the Constitution is for sale

by Kathleen O'Brien

EXCLUSIVE

Pete Hegseth plans speech at Bath Iron Works next week

Pete Hegseth plans speech at Bath Iron Works next week

The defense secretary plans to give a speech about President Donald Trump’s plans for a new class of warships.

by Michael Shepherd

Belfast police and fire officials make case for new public safety building

Belfast police and fire officials make case for new public safety building

by Bridget Huber

Deer Isle group conserves land to help avoid downstream shellfish closures

Deer Isle group conserves land to help avoid downstream shellfish closures

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Cooper Flagg has 36-point masterpiece in loss against the Celtics

Cooper Flagg has 36-point masterpiece in loss against the Celtics

by Tribune Content Agency

Danish guard adapting to new role as shooter for UMaine women’s basketball

Danish guard adapting to new role as shooter for UMaine women’s basketball

by Larry Mahoney

Inside Maine’s surprisingly cutthroat shed-hunting world

Inside Maine’s surprisingly cutthroat shed-hunting world

by Drew Maciel, Outdoors Contributor

Photographer captures stunning image of Maine lynx

Photographer captures stunning image of Maine lynx

by Leigh Tauss

2 candidates vie for 1 Fort Kent council seat

2 candidates vie for 1 Fort Kent council seat

by Christopher Bouchard

East Millinocket board chair blames Mike Michaud for wave of resignations

East Millinocket board chair blames Mike Michaud for wave of resignations

by Kasey Turman

Bangor Mall owner must pay city $1.1M for code violations, judge rules

Bangor Mall owner must pay city $1.1M for code violations, judge rules

by Marie Weidmayer

Latest Obituaries

Eleanor “Ellie” Francis Rounsaville

Joshua Camille-Frederick Smart

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LATEST NEWS

The Latest: Trump administration looks to rebuild critical mineral supply chain

Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction

Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course

What Hampden boys basketball lacks in height it makes up in toughness

OPINION

Janet Mills’ $300 checks fall short in addressing Maine’s affordability crisis

Janet Mills’ $300 checks fall short in addressing Maine’s affordability crisis

by The BDN Editorial Board

Fact check the lies you hear about immigrants

Fact check the lies you hear about immigrants

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest

Hancock County probate judge faces another contempt hearing for overdue child support

Bangor mailman charged with OUI after reported erratic driving on the job

NATIONAL NEWS

Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space

Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says

Lawyers for patients of UCLA doctor say clients shaken by court overturning his sex abuse conviction

POLITICS

Trump signs funding bill with nearly $250M for Maine projects pushed by Susan Collins

Trump signs funding bill with nearly $250M for Maine projects pushed by Susan Collins

by The Associated Press

Maine’s newest Republican gubernatorial candidate gets ad help from a megadonor

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

Group submits signatures for Maine ballot question to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports

Don Lemon says a dozen agents were sent to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in

BUSINESS

What it’s like to sell Maine’s most expensive homes

What it’s like to sell Maine’s most expensive homes

by Kathleen O'Brien

4 homes in Piscataquis County that sold last month

Watchdog says Mainers overcharged $156M by unregulated electric companies

How this lakeside suburb became Maine’s hottest real estate market

The 10 hottest Maine housing markets in 2025

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

The ammo upgrade that could make or break your big-game hunt

The ammo upgrade that could make or break your big-game hunt

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

See Maine smelting in action

See Maine smelting in action

by Christi Holmes Elliott, Outdoors contributor

13-pound pike and 1st time catches highlight Pushaw Lake derby

13-pound pike and 1st time catches highlight Pushaw Lake derby

by Susan Bard

When do pellet guns make sense for hunting and pest control?

When do pellet guns make sense for hunting and pest control?

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Celtics trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls for Nikola Vucevic, 2nd round pick

Bobsledder from Maine surprised to be named flag bearer for US Olympic team

This Maine coach prepares his basketball team by channeling Bruce Lee

UMaine senior in running to be New England’s top American-born hockey player

Cooper Flagg grew up watching the Celtics. Now he’s playing against them.

Former UMaine players keep throwing punches in historic hockey fights

OPINION

Maine lawmakers should reject bill to allow optometrists to perform some eye surgeries

I was arrested to uphold the Constitution and to get ICE out of Maine

Susan Collins’ stand on war powers deserves recognition

Maine’s aging population needs expanded access to vision care

Legitimacy, accountability are essential for effective and trusted law enforcement

ICE is ending its surge in Maine, but better protections still needed

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor Symphony delivers joy in concert of new and familiar music

Bangor Symphony delivers joy in concert of new and familiar music

hancock

Ellsworth looks to hire new finance director after string of departures

Ellsworth looks to hire new finance director after string of departures

MIDCOAST

Belfast will get a new stoplight at crash-heavy Route 1 crossing

Belfast will get a new stoplight at crash-heavy Route 1 crossing

PORTLAND

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

AROOSTOOK

Weather looks solid for Can-Am sled dog races

Weather looks solid for Can-Am sled dog races

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man allegedly planted explosives in snowbank outside an acquaintance’s home

Maine man allegedly planted explosives in snowbank outside an acquaintance’s home

DOWN EAST

Calais considers resolution opposing new Maine law restricting police cooperation with ICE

Calais considers resolution opposing new Maine law restricting police cooperation with ICE

PISCATAQUIS

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

YORK

Maine’s 1st turtle tunnel is working

Maine’s 1st turtle tunnel is working

News

Bangor hospital failed to test pregnant woman for infection that sickened her twins, lawsuit says

Police and Courts

Bangor hospital failed to test pregnant woman for infection that sickened her twins, lawsuit says

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Maine hotelier faces glampground foreclosure and more liens

Police and Courts

Maine hotelier faces glampground foreclosure and more liens

February 3, 2026

Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk’s killing in murder case, claims bias

Nation

Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk’s killing in murder case, claims bias

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

Nation

Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Bangor church welcomes needle exchange, and the city may start its own

Bangor

Bangor church welcomes needle exchange, and the city may start its own

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

YMCA to take over Old Town Community Center

Government

YMCA to take over Old Town Community Center

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Home decor shop to open in downtown Bangor this spring

Business

Home decor shop to open in downtown Bangor this spring

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

Nation

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein tried to meet with George Mitchell long after 2008 conviction

Washington

Jeffrey Epstein tried to meet with George Mitchell long after 2008 conviction

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

5.6 seconds in Maine that proved hockey can be an ‘evil game’

College Ice Hockey

5.6 seconds in Maine that proved hockey can be an ‘evil game’

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

Nation

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Nation

GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information

Nation

Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Nation

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

Nation

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

While Penobscot County leaders push for a new jail, he’s spent years fighting against it

Police and Courts

While Penobscot County leaders push for a new jail, he’s spent years fighting against it

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Owner of shuttered Bangor and Ellsworth restaurants hit with new lawsuit

Police and Courts

Owner of shuttered Bangor and Ellsworth restaurants hit with new lawsuit

February 2, 2026

An aggressive campaign against Hannaford doesn’t seem to be hurting business

State

An aggressive campaign against Hannaford doesn’t seem to be hurting business

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Solar developer proposes energy-efficient apartments in Belfast

Housing

Solar developer proposes energy-efficient apartments in Belfast

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

Nation

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

Nation

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Mills $2.7M

State

Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Mills $2.7M

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

US-Ireland Alliance drops George Mitchell’s name from scholarship

Washington

US-Ireland Alliance drops George Mitchell’s name from scholarship

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Cooper Flagg’s 34 points not enough as Mavericks fall to Rockets

Sports

Cooper Flagg’s 34 points not enough as Mavericks fall to Rockets

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026