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Live updates: Graham Platner holds Bar Harbor rally amid new headlines

Live updates: Graham Platner holds Bar Harbor rally amid new headlines

by Benjamin Kail

Bangor names interim fire chief after sudden resignation

by Marie Weidmayer

Shenna Bellows steps back from election duties with her name on the ballot

by Michael Shepherd

Penobscot County healthcare provider mistakenly leaked patient information

by Annie Rupertus

Hydrogen balloon that launched from Maine is over the ocean in bid for historic crossing

Hydrogen balloon that launched from Maine is over the ocean in bid for historic crossing

If successful, the trip would be the first trans-Atlantic crossing made in a hydrogen-powered open-basket balloon.

by Paula Brewer

Students on a Maine island started a scallop farm

Students on a Maine island started a scallop farm

by Bridget Huber

‘The new things are false’: Graham Platner responds to New York Times story

‘The new things are false’: Graham Platner responds to New York Times story

by Ethan Andrews

Bangor won’t say if it plans to repaint Pride flag after it was vandalized again

Bangor won’t say if it plans to repaint Pride flag after it was vandalized again

by Annie Rupertus

It costs nearly $100K a year to attend Maine’s elite colleges

It costs nearly $100K a year to attend Maine’s elite colleges

by Kasey Turman

A Deer Isle seafood farmer is opening an oyster bar in downtown Blue Hill

A Deer Isle seafood farmer is opening an oyster bar in downtown Blue Hill

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Man indicted for attempted murder after allegedly crashing into Bar Harbor police cruiser

Man indicted for attempted murder after allegedly crashing into Bar Harbor police cruiser

by Sabrina Martin

3 strangers came to his aid at Monroe Falls. Weeks later, he’s still trying to find them.

3 strangers came to his aid at Monroe Falls. Weeks later, he’s still trying to find them.

by Susan Bard

Watch mallard ducklings jump from what may be Maine’s only successful hen house

Watch mallard ducklings jump from what may be Maine’s only successful hen house

by Christi Holmes Elliott, Outdoors contributor

Construction starts Monday on Bangor’s Joshua Chamberlain Bridge

Construction starts Monday on Bangor’s Joshua Chamberlain Bridge

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Carolyn A. Tibbits

Dr. Pundalik Pai, MD

Peter O. Martin

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LATEST NEWS

Susan Collins calls NYT report about Graham Platner ‘troubling’

Fire heavily damages barn owned by central Maine electrical contractor

Residents work to give beloved Maine swap shop new life

Iconic Maine diner avoids foreclosure auction for now

OPINION

Letter: Graham Platner is not qualified to be a US senator

Letter: Graham Platner is not qualified to be a US senator

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Why I support Josh Gerritsen for state representative

Letter: Why I support Josh Gerritsen for state representative

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

Ellsworth man who ran for school board indicted for allegedly stealing $37K from PTA

Bangor fire chief abruptly resigns

Maine man allegedly used a front-end loader to smash his neighbor’s truck

NATIONAL NEWS

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we’re not there yet’

Election officials prepare for possible midterm election interference

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly’s challenge to whistleblower law

POLITICS

Rick Bennett will appear on ballot as independent, setting up 3-way race for Maine governor

Rick Bennett will appear on ballot as independent, setting up 3-way race for Maine governor

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public

Susan Collins casts 10,000th consecutive vote, closing in on Senate record

Bobby Charles keeps big lead in latest poll of Maine Republican primary

Joe Baldacci leads in latest poll on Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

Hannah Pingree leads poll of Maine’s toss-up Democratic gubernatorial primary

BUSINESS

$740K home tops list of Bangor properties sold last week

$740K home tops list of Bangor properties sold last week

by Kathleen O'Brien

Florida man buys off-grid Maine cabin to escape climate change and rising insurance costs

This ‘extraordinary’ $5.2M Maine estate comes with 800 feet of lake frontage

Nearly half of Mainers can’t afford their basic needs

The most expensive Maine homes sold in May

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Sound on: Have you ever heard this strange creature while out on the water?

Sound on: Have you ever heard this strange creature while out on the water?

by Susan Bard

Do you own 10 forested acres in Maine? You could get up to $20K to protect it.

Do you own 10 forested acres in Maine? You could get up to $20K to protect it.

by Susan Bard

A giant jellyfish washed up on a Maine beach

A giant jellyfish washed up on a Maine beach

by Susan Bard

140 nests of these endangered birds are hatching right now. Before you head to the beach, read this.

140 nests of these endangered birds are hatching right now. Before you head to the beach, read this.

by Susan Bard

SPORTS

Umpire error led Hampden softball’s walkoff win to be replayed starting in 8th inning

Maine’s Hearts of Pine soccer club to start women’s team

Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots

Orono’s Ruth White headed to NCAA Nationals after placing in 10,000-meter

Ricky Craven looking forward to opening of his Hermon speedway

Binghamton baseball silences UMaine bats to earn second straight league tourney title

OPINION

As governor, Nirav Shah would be a needed check on Donald Trump

Be sure to cast a ballot on Tuesday

Democrats need more authentic candidates, not more perfect candidates

Hannah Pingree solves hard problems

Susan Collins needs more political courage

Owen McCarthy offers Maine Republicans real change

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Broadway will be closed for 2 nights next week for I-95 bridge work

Broadway will be closed for 2 nights next week for I-95 bridge work

HANCOCK

Ellsworth voters speak out against the push to recall 5 city councilors

Ellsworth voters speak out against the push to recall 5 city councilors

MIDCOAST

This Mainer may be the last wooden orchard ladder maker on the East Coast

This Mainer may be the last wooden orchard ladder maker on the East Coast

PORTLAND

Maine man sues federal immigration agents who threatened to arrest him

Maine man sues federal immigration agents who threatened to arrest him

AROOSTOOK

Maine filmmaker’s work comes to his hometown Aroostook cinema

Maine filmmaker’s work comes to his hometown Aroostook cinema

CENTRAL MAINE

Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban

Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban

DOWN EAST

Wanted man spotted near UMaine at Machias campus

Wanted man spotted near UMaine at Machias campus

PISCATAQUIS

1 dead after Dover-Foxcroft collision

1 dead after Dover-Foxcroft collision

YORK

NH man arrested in 73-year-old Maine woman’s cold case killing

NH man arrested in 73-year-old Maine woman’s cold case killing

News

Women who dated Graham Platner describe ‘toxic’ relationships, NYT reports

Elections

Women who dated Graham Platner describe ‘toxic’ relationships, NYT reports

June 4, 2026June 5, 2026

Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson locked in a nasty battle days before Maine primary

Elections

Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson locked in a nasty battle days before Maine primary

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Ro Khanna will rally with Graham Platner, Troy Jackson and Matt Dunlap in Bar Harbor

Elections

Ro Khanna will rally with Graham Platner, Troy Jackson and Matt Dunlap in Bar Harbor

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Graham Platner maintains edge over Susan Collins in latest poll

Elections

Graham Platner maintains edge over Susan Collins in latest poll

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Maine town where silo exploded one of few left closely identified with local employer

Business

Maine town where silo exploded one of few left closely identified with local employer

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Bucksport boaters band together to preserve town marina

Culture

Bucksport boaters band together to preserve town marina

June 4, 2026

From Maine to DC, people wait for the next revelation about Graham Platner

Elections

From Maine to DC, people wait for the next revelation about Graham Platner

June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

A claim that shaped Graham Platner’s explanation for private schooling isn’t true

Elections

A claim that shaped Graham Platner’s explanation for private schooling isn’t true

June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

Maine’s abrupt plan to cut $400M in construction projects roils the industry

State

Maine’s abrupt plan to cut $400M in construction projects roils the industry

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Graham Platner’s campaign reports fundraising surge after sexting revelations

Elections

Graham Platner’s campaign reports fundraising surge after sexting revelations

June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

Early voting data show Maine Democrats outpacing Republicans

Elections

Early voting data show Maine Democrats outpacing Republicans

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

New 28-site RV campground proposed in Ellsworth

Hancock

New 28-site RV campground proposed in Ellsworth

June 3, 2026

Graham Platner returns to Maine from DC, citing media swarm around home

Politics

Graham Platner returns to Maine from DC, citing media swarm around home

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Belfast City Park neighbors say pickleball noise is ruining their lives

Government

Belfast City Park neighbors say pickleball noise is ruining their lives

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

3 Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they are open to ending Maine’s unique presidential election system

Elections

3 Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they are open to ending Maine’s unique presidential election system

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Chuck Schumer stands by Graham Platner and avoids questions after DC meeting

Elections

Chuck Schumer stands by Graham Platner and avoids questions after DC meeting

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground

State

With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Democrats worry that Graham Platner could become their albatross

Elections

Democrats worry that Graham Platner could become their albatross

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Residents say ferry prices are turning this Maine island into a ‘gated community’

State

Residents say ferry prices are turning this Maine island into a ‘gated community’

June 2, 2026

How Nirav Shah stormed the Democratic race for governor

Elections

How Nirav Shah stormed the Democratic race for governor

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

What to know about ranked-choice voting in Maine’s wide-open June primaries

Elections

What to know about ranked-choice voting in Maine’s wide-open June primaries

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Caribou’s Boston Post Cane went missing a century ago. It traveled 800 miles home.

Culture

Caribou’s Boston Post Cane went missing a century ago. It traveled 800 miles home.

June 2, 2026

Maine’s busiest lobster port plans for new public pier

Government

Maine’s busiest lobster port plans for new public pier

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Proposal to ban new syringe services in Bangor doesn’t make it out of committee

Government

Proposal to ban new syringe services in Bangor doesn’t make it out of committee

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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