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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

Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon

Pentagon clears Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer

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

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

Maine prosecutors are frustrated by federal delays in two fraud cases involving nearly $2 million in potential losses to taxpayers.

Latest Videos

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

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

3 sue owner of Maine schooner after deadly mast break

3 sue owner of Maine schooner after deadly mast break

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

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

Are you a real Maine deer hunter if you wait out bad weather in the recliner?

Are you a real Maine deer hunter if you wait out bad weather in the recliner?

How to save money on heating costs this winter

How to save money on heating costs this winter

Haunted hikes in Maine for spooky fun this Halloween

Haunted hikes in Maine for spooky fun this Halloween

Ingrained in state culture, beloved atlases are a must for Mainers

Ingrained in state culture, beloved atlases are a must for Mainers

Appeals court dismisses Maine lobstermen defamation case against California aquarium

Appeals court dismisses Maine lobstermen defamation case against California aquarium

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

Susan Collins among 6 senators demanding Trump cancel Russian diesel plan

Latest Obituaries

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Denise C. Blier-Moholland

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LATEST NEWS

Cheverus, Lincoln Academy, Maranacook claim state golf championships

Authorities name the attacker and most of the 8 victims in last week’s Erie mass shooting

Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane

2 Penobscot County men allegedly shot across the road and hit a house

OPINION

Letter: Many Mainers don’t regret Susan Collins’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh

Letter: Many Mainers don’t regret Susan Collins’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh

Letter: Susan Collins has proven her worth to Mainers

Letter: Susan Collins has proven her worth to Mainers

Public Safety

Burglary suspect fled from police to Penobscot River island

Woman dies after Maine collision

Kayaker drowns on Maine pond

NATIONAL NEWS

Archbishop of the U.S. military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada

Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week

POLITICS

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

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

How candidates for governor would change Maine healthcare policy

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

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

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

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

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

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

Inside a Maine moose hunt that didn’t go as planned

Inside a Maine moose hunt that didn’t go as planned

Can’t find a deer you shot in Maine? These dogs can help

Can’t find a deer you shot in Maine? These dogs can help

How to better plan your fall foliage outings in Maine

How to better plan your fall foliage outings in Maine

SPORTS

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

New Balance unveils Cooper Flagg logo

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

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

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

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

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

Audit found $2.6M deficit in Rockland school board budget

Audit found $2.6M deficit in Rockland school board budget

PORTLAND

1 killed in Gray turnpike crash after driver swerves to avoid deer

1 killed in Gray turnpike crash after driver swerves to avoid deer

AROOSTOOK

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

CENTRAL MAINE

Auburn school comes together for canine cause, motivated by comfort dog Luna

Auburn school comes together for canine cause, motivated by comfort dog Luna

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

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

State

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

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

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

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

Energy

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

Housing

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

Education

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

Elections

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Culture

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Elections

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Elections

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Elections

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

College Ice Hockey

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

Elections

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her