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Landmark Aroostook hotel installs massive ‘I love Presque Isle’ sign

Landmark Aroostook hotel installs massive ‘I love Presque Isle’ sign

Down East man charged with murder makes 1st appearance

Judge to decide if Maine serial sex offender is competent for trial

Hannaford website down after parent company reports cybersecurity incident

ICE takes over Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate 3 months after Biddeford killing

ICE takes over Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate 3 months after Biddeford killing

Exchanges grew testy as the night went on, in the third of four debates in 10 days.

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in 3rd debate

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in 3rd debate

Latest Videos

Greenville driveway dispute drags neighbors into a years-long legal battle

Greenville driveway dispute drags neighbors into a years-long legal battle

Down East ambulance service to close after 60 years

Down East ambulance service to close after 60 years

Man stopped his truck and walked into road where another driver hit him in Palermo

Man stopped his truck and walked into road where another driver hit him in Palermo

Hancock County sheriff candidates agree on policing priorities but spar over qualifications

Hancock County sheriff candidates agree on policing priorities but spar over qualifications

Blue Hill stops advertising top administrator job but still looking locally

Blue Hill stops advertising top administrator job but still looking locally

2 killed in wrong-way collision on I-95 in Medway

2 killed in wrong-way collision on I-95 in Medway

He waited 30 years to hunt a Maine moose. It was over in 18 minutes.

He waited 30 years to hunt a Maine moose. It was over in 18 minutes.

Houlton council candidate wants to ease property tax burden

Houlton council candidate wants to ease property tax burden

$3.5M home tops list of Bangor property sales, Aug. 30-Sept. 5

$3.5M home tops list of Bangor property sales, Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Latest Obituaries

Arlene Hayden Neddeau

Carolyn (Hoyt) Kennedy

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LATEST NEWS

Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time

Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada shool shooting is ordered detained

Supreme Court refuses to toss out fees for lawyers who sought hand count in Arizona election

Employee arrested after listening device found in OpenAI conference room, FBI and the company say

OPINION

When Maine soldiers needed someone to listen, Susan Collins did

When Maine soldiers needed someone to listen, Susan Collins did

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District answer your questions

Candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District answer your questions

Public Safety

Washington County sheriff investigating death near Grand Lake Stream

Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue Maine lobstermen

Woman accused of nearly running over deputy when fleeing from Harpswell traffic stop

NATIONAL NEWS

Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

A list of US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

POLITICS

In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again

In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again

Matt Dunlap criticizes Jared Golden in his final sprint against Paul LePage

Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon

Pentagon clears Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

BUSINESS

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

Maine heating oil prices near $6 a gallon

What’s driving up Maine electric bills

Leftover federal funds provide early fuel aid to Maine households

She bought a home in coastal Maine after years spent living at sea

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season

Katahdin is closed to hikers for the season

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

Is Maine’s moose permit lottery truly fair?

After spotting this buck on camera for weeks, a Maine hunter finally got his shot

After spotting this buck on camera for weeks, a Maine hunter finally got his shot

Maine hunter shoots 1st 200-pound buck with a bow

Maine hunter shoots 1st 200-pound buck with a bow

SPORTS

UMaine men’s hockey puts on encouraging performance against national power Quinnipiac

Cheverus, Lincoln Academy, Maranacook claim state golf championships

UMaine hockey rallies to upend No. 6 Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac hockey edges UMaine

Hermon race track to end season with its biggest payout ever

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine

OPINION

Bangor’s service-center role deserves support, accountability, and honest discussion

Carefully consider health care when deciding who to vote for in Maine’s 2nd District

Demolition and sale of buildings shows mismanagement by University of Maine System

Why voting is a Christian duty

State support is critical step in PCHC turnaround work

Debate made it clear why Matt Dunlap is the best choice in 2nd District

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Some Bangor residents are skeptical of Jonathan Bush’s spending on City Council race

Some Bangor residents are skeptical of Jonathan Bush’s spending on City Council race

HANCOCK

Downtown Bucksport Thai and sushi eatery plans to expand and add ramen

Downtown Bucksport Thai and sushi eatery plans to expand and add ramen

MIDCOAST

4 sue owner of Maine schooner after deadly mast break

4 sue owner of Maine schooner after deadly mast break

PORTLAND

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach next summer

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach next summer

AROOSTOOK

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

CENTRAL MAINE

2 cats believed dead after Maine house fire

2 cats believed dead after Maine house fire

DOWN EAST

Indian Island man slain in Washington County shooting

Indian Island man slain in Washington County shooting

PISCATAQUIS

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

YORK

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

News

Trump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors.

Police and Courts

Trump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors.

What November’s vote means for the future of the Penobscot County Jail

Government

What November’s vote means for the future of the Penobscot County Jail

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

Culture

The story of how a German tourist ended up mistaking Bangor for San Francisco

Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens

Politics

Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

Elections

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Elections

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Elections

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Elections

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

State

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

Professional Basketball

New Balance unveils Cooper Flagg logo

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

Culture

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

Government

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Elections

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor

Elections

Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor

Bangor football travels to Portland for rematch of last two A North title games

High School Football

Bangor football travels to Portland for rematch of last two A North title games

UMaine men’s hockey prepares for challenging test in home opener against Quinnipiac

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey prepares for challenging test in home opener against Quinnipiac

Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate

Elections

Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate

Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson

Elections

Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

Police and Courts

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

Government

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

Housing

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

College Ice Hockey

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator

College Football

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator