Bangor Daily News

Maine mushroom foragers find treasures in the woods after last year’s disappointments

Maine mushroom foragers find treasures in the woods after last year’s disappointments

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Baked dirt was mistakenly served to students at Maine school supper

by Christopher Burns

Colby College softball wins its 1st regional title

by Larry Mahoney

UMaine baseball sweeps Albany but misses out on America East tourney bye

by Larry Mahoney

Whitworth’s 17-hit attack ousts Husson baseball from regional tournament

by Larry Mahoney

Feds join probe of deadly Searsmont lumber mill explosion and fire

Feds join probe of deadly Searsmont lumber mill explosion and fire

The state fire marshal’s office called in federal investigators from the ATF to help determine what caused the Searsmont fire and explosion.

by Wendy Watkins

The state hates these fish, but fishermen love them

The state hates these fish, but fishermen love them

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

Former Bar Harbor state rep loses law license after misusing client funds

Former Bar Harbor state rep loses law license after misusing client funds

by Sabrina Martin

The simple trick that makes bird songs easier to recognize

The simple trick that makes bird songs easier to recognize

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

I returned to a favorite trout stream and everything had changed

I returned to a favorite trout stream and everything had changed

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

Maine Republicans point fingers over anonymous website attacks

Maine Republicans point fingers over anonymous website attacks

by Benjamin Kail

Five Below opening new Bangor store Sunday

Five Below opening new Bangor store Sunday

by Wendy Watkins

Go back in time by hiking along this old Bar Harbor railway

Go back in time by hiking along this old Bar Harbor railway

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Fact-checking JD Vance’s and Janet Mills’ dueling statements on healthcare fraud

Fact-checking JD Vance’s and Janet Mills’ dueling statements on healthcare fraud

by Sawyer Loftus

Latest Obituaries

Gerald “Gerry” Scott King

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LATEST NEWS

No injuries reported in early-morning fire in Brewer

Tick bites surge, sending many to ER

Listen: Searsmont fire chief describes lumber yard explosion

Grant contest aims to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region

OPINION

Our union supports Troy Jackson because we’re long overdue for a governor who centers working people

Our union supports Troy Jackson because we’re long overdue for a governor who centers working people

by Opinion Contributor

I support Jonathan Bush because I hope the next generation can also come home to Maine

I support Jonathan Bush because I hope the next generation can also come home to Maine

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

10 injured in Searsmont explosion still hospitalized

Hundreds honor fallen firefighter killed in Searsmont lumber yard disaster

13-year-old Bangor girl has been found safe

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump says ballroom’s scheduled opening will be around September 2028

Trump says no need for China’s help on Iran as shippers seek passage through Hormuz

Exclusive-US halting Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers

POLITICS

Susan Collins says Iran war should be authorized by Congress or ended

Susan Collins says Iran war should be authorized by Congress or ended

by Kasey Turman and Michael Shepherd

No clear autism link to antidepressant use during pregnancy, large study finds

Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts

Angus King raises alarm over VA directive to cut vacant jobs at Maine’s Togus Medical Center

Bernie Sanders is coming to Orono with Graham Platner and Troy Jackson

BUSINESS

More residences in southern Maine are becoming ‘luxury’ homes

More residences in southern Maine are becoming ‘luxury’ homes

by Kathleen O'Brien

Portland considers 7-story building of tiny apartments

Research shows preapproved housing plans boost construction, but Maine’s program was left unfunded

Ex-Husson president’s house and historic landmark is on the market for $580K

Trump’s gold T1 phone shipping this week. Here’s what it looks like

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

What are those beautiful neon pink slime balls in the Maine woods?

What are those beautiful neon pink slime balls in the Maine woods?

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Pure wolves will likely never return to Maine

Pure wolves will likely never return to Maine

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

5 wild videos taken during the Maine moose rut

5 wild videos taken during the Maine moose rut

by Susan Bard

A cow moose and calf showed up at a North Maine Woods checkpoint

A cow moose and calf showed up at a North Maine Woods checkpoint

by Susan Bard

SPORTS

UMaine basketball coaches support NCAA tourney expansion but unsure of its impact

Colby softball beats Husson with walkoff homer in regional contest

Scarborough native sparks 19-hit attack as Endicott baseball routs Husson in regional opener

Maine high school postseason sporting events can finally be held on Sundays

UMaine to honor College World Series baseball teams before Saturday finale

Endicott softball capitalizes on 2 errors in 7th-inning rally to upend Husson

OPINION

Experience should matter in Maine’s Senate primary

The duality of Thomas Jefferson at the heart of American history

The ‘R-word’ is making a comeback. Maine is working to eliminate it.

I served with Garrett Mason in the Maine Senate. I’m endorsing him for governor.

Second chances only work if we don’t demand perfection

Why I’ll still rank Janet Mills on the primary ballot

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor man accused of assaulting woman in a wheelchair and then stealing her hat

Bangor man accused of assaulting woman in a wheelchair and then stealing her hat

hancock

Body of missing paddleboarder found in Ellsworth lake

Body of missing paddleboarder found in Ellsworth lake

MIDCOAST

Smoke still rising from the site of deadly Searsmont fire and explosion

Smoke still rising from the site of deadly Searsmont fire and explosion

PORTLAND

Why Amazon is so interested in Maine

Why Amazon is so interested in Maine

AROOSTOOK

Can-Am honors northern Maine history at Logger Fest

Can-Am honors northern Maine history at Logger Fest

CENTRAL MAINE

Police seize meth, fentanyl, psilocybin and LSD from Maine apartment

Police seize meth, fentanyl, psilocybin and LSD from Maine apartment

DOWN EAST

Fisherman dies after rogue wave capsizes skiff off Down East coast

Fisherman dies after rogue wave capsizes skiff off Down East coast

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

YORK

Maine woman accused of stealing an ambulance outside hospital

Maine woman accused of stealing an ambulance outside hospital

News

Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion identified

Police and Courts

Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion identified

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion

Police and Courts

Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Bangor’s Salt North Tap Room is now closed

Business

Bangor’s Salt North Tap Room is now closed

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer

Health

Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Inside the struggle to reach a Maine game warden’s plane crash

Police and Courts

Inside the struggle to reach a Maine game warden’s plane crash

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Only a third of Maine Maritime Academy students graduate within 4 years

Education

Only a third of Maine Maritime Academy students graduate within 4 years

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Maine Republicans willing to give Donald Trump time to solve his big political problem

Washington

Maine Republicans willing to give Donald Trump time to solve his big political problem

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Hundreds of supporters wait hours to see JD Vance speak in Bangor

Bangor

Hundreds of supporters wait hours to see JD Vance speak in Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

JD Vance hits Janet Mills on alleged fraud and boosts Paul LePage in Bangor

Washington

JD Vance hits Janet Mills on alleged fraud and boosts Paul LePage in Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange

Elections

Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers

Washington

Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Watch: JD Vance’s comments at Bangor event

Politics

Watch: JD Vance’s comments at Bangor event

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Live updates: JD Vance speaks in Bangor on alleged healthcare fraud

Washington

Live updates: JD Vance speaks in Bangor on alleged healthcare fraud

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

What to watch when JD Vance comes to Bangor

Washington

What to watch when JD Vance comes to Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Bangor church’s needle exchange is creating tension with neighbors

Health

Bangor church’s needle exchange is creating tension with neighbors

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant

Police and Courts

Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Details emerge about concerns delaying Bucksport rail line lease

Business

Details emerge about concerns delaying Bucksport rail line lease

May 14, 2026

Former Nokomis softball standout has been Husson’s catalyst entering regional

College Softball

Former Nokomis softball standout has been Husson’s catalyst entering regional

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Dems running for Maine’s 2nd District tackle tribal issues at Wabanaki forum

Politics

Dems running for Maine’s 2nd District tackle tribal issues at Wabanaki forum

May 13, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine state tennis championships will move inside due to weather

Sports

Maine state tennis championships will move inside due to weather

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Bobby Charles defends aggressive plans to cut spending at Republican debate

Elections

Bobby Charles defends aggressive plans to cut spending at Republican debate

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Former MDI high schooler sues principal for not intervening during alleged 2024 assault

Police and Courts

Former MDI high schooler sues principal for not intervening during alleged 2024 assault

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Susan Collins tells Kash Patel Maine needs more help fighting illegal grow houses

Washington

Susan Collins tells Kash Patel Maine needs more help fighting illegal grow houses

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Live updates: 5 Democrats running to replace Janet Mills debate in Portland

Elections

Live updates: 5 Democrats running to replace Janet Mills debate in Portland

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026