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Presque Isle could house Aroostook’s next jail

Presque Isle could house Aroostook’s next jail

Bangor councilor’s spouse will be allowed to serve on school board

Madawaska agrees to pay for controversial music festival that went over budget

Nichole Cable’s killer to have new review of murder conviction

Nichole Cable’s killer to have new review of murder conviction

Kyle Dube, now 33, was convicted in 2015 of the kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Cable in 2013.

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A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

3rd man pleads guilty to role in Bangor murder

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Why this section of Maine’s coast has been hit hardest by a 2-year drought

Why this section of Maine’s coast has been hit hardest by a 2-year drought

Lincoln appoints police chief as interim town manager

Lincoln appoints police chief as interim town manager

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

$775K property tops Bangor home sales, Aug. 2-8

$775K property tops Bangor home sales, Aug. 2-8

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

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LATEST NEWS

Ellsworth composting facility continues to rack up odor complaints

The number of homes for sale in Maine reaches post-pandemic high

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are responding to dire AI warnings

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

OPINION

Letter: BEP should approve energy corridor conservation plan

Letter: BEP should approve energy corridor conservation plan

Letter: Schools need librarians

Letter: Schools need librarians

Public Safety

Another year passes with no new clues about Aroostook’s missing

Midcoast fisherman charged with causing death of crew member

Fairfield police officer broke man’s neck while he was handcuffed, lawsuit says

NATIONAL NEWS

Helicopter crashes and bursts into flames, killing at least 3 people near an LA bus collision

Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented history for AP from Vietnam to the White House, has died

Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide

POLITICS

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

Paul LePage agrees to 2 debates after Matt Dunlap pressed for 4

Democrats who have carried Susan Collins to victory may be slipping away

Elon Musk’s PAC adds Maine’s 2nd District race to his electioneering

Mystery PAC tied to Donald Trump spends big in Maine’s 2nd District race

BUSINESS

This Maine city has one of the nation’s tightest rental markets

This Maine city has one of the nation’s tightest rental markets

5 Maine lakefront camps priced under $250K

Maine trail builders see grants as a path to growth

Maine home sales dropped 10% in August

$5M Kennebunkport home tops Maine’s most expensive sales in August

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

This rare bobcat could be the first of its kind spotted in Maine

This rare bobcat could be the first of its kind spotted in Maine

People who oppose bear baiting have no idea what they’re talking about

People who oppose bear baiting have no idea what they’re talking about

If a hunter doesn’t even like fall turkey hunting that much, why does he keep doing it?

If a hunter doesn’t even like fall turkey hunting that much, why does he keep doing it?

What it’s like kayaking the most unique body of water in Maine

What it’s like kayaking the most unique body of water in Maine

SPORTS

Gina Davis embracing role as new Skowhegan High field hockey coach

Bangor High girls soccer goalkeeper preserves 1-0 win over Brewer with late save

UMaine football’s offense among the worst in FCS so far

Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach

Springfield coasts to football win over Husson

Merrimack spoils UMaine home opener as Black Bears’ offense goes nowhere

OPINION

Nonprofit is a tax category, not a seal of approval

State should demand better conservation plan from energy corridor

Social Security reform needs open debate, not a fast track

Maine small businesses don’t need a new credit card system

Remember Sept. 11 by recalling American unity

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BANGOR

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

HANCOCK

Road and parking improvements planned at Acadia amid surge in visitors

Road and parking improvements planned at Acadia amid surge in visitors

MIDCOAST

Criminal justice system blasted at sentencing of man in fatal midcoast crash

Criminal justice system blasted at sentencing of man in fatal midcoast crash

PORTLAND

13-year-old killed, 2 teens hurt after being hit by vehicle in Portland

13-year-old killed, 2 teens hurt after being hit by vehicle in Portland

AROOSTOOK

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine AG clears deputies who shot and injured man who allegedly shot at them

Maine AG clears deputies who shot and injured man who allegedly shot at them

DOWN EAST

Washington County settles wrongful termination lawsuit with county manager

Washington County settles wrongful termination lawsuit with county manager

PISCATAQUIS

Dover-Foxcroft police ID vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Dover-Foxcroft police ID vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

YORK

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

News

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night

College Football

UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night

Bangor High football will be a work in progress after graduating many starters

High School Football

Bangor High football will be a work in progress after graduating many starters

Cooper Flagg and cousin Tyler excited about Flagg Trading Co. opening Saturday in Bangor

Professional Basketball

Cooper Flagg and cousin Tyler excited about Flagg Trading Co. opening Saturday in Bangor

Fallen firefighters remembered at Bangor 9/11 ceremony

Culture

Fallen firefighters remembered at Bangor 9/11 ceremony

Organizers will try to get transgender athlete referendum on 2027 ballot

Elections

Organizers will try to get transgender athlete referendum on 2027 ballot

Group pushes DHHS to change rules on MaineCare provider inspections and payments

State

Group pushes DHHS to change rules on MaineCare provider inspections and payments

Maine high school football weekend slate includes playoff rematches

High School Football

Maine high school football weekend slate includes playoff rematches

UMaine football linebacker tied for solo tackle lead in FCS

College Football

UMaine football linebacker tied for solo tackle lead in FCS

Outgoing Bangor official plans to start municipal consulting firm

Business

Outgoing Bangor official plans to start municipal consulting firm

Rick Bennett vows to fix Maine’s reading crisis. His rivals aren’t as specific.

Rick Bennett vows to fix Maine’s reading crisis. His rivals aren’t as specific.

Bobby Charles brushes off polling deficit, says there is ‘no reason’ he can’t win governor’s race

Elections

Bobby Charles brushes off polling deficit, says there is ‘no reason’ he can’t win governor’s race

Maine House speaker touts clean energy in stop at former Loring Air Force Base

Aroostook

Maine House speaker touts clean energy in stop at former Loring Air Force Base

Susan Collins says ‘of course’ she’ll vote for Bobby Charles

Elections

Susan Collins says ‘of course’ she’ll vote for Bobby Charles

Maine lawmaker proposes ‘Eliot Cutler Law’ to clamp down on habitual sex offenders

State

Maine lawmaker proposes ‘Eliot Cutler Law’ to clamp down on habitual sex offenders

Former coastal Maine inn with 8 bedrooms on the market for $865K

Housing

Former coastal Maine inn with 8 bedrooms on the market for $865K

Maine schools still teach reading in ways that aren’t proven to work

Education

Maine schools still teach reading in ways that aren’t proven to work

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are reacting to Donald Trump’s arch plans

Washington

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are reacting to Donald Trump’s arch plans

National champion rugby coach hired as UMFK athletic director

Education

National champion rugby coach hired as UMFK athletic director

Old Town council considers banning automatic license plate reader cameras

Government

Old Town council considers banning automatic license plate reader cameras

Former Bangor and UMass football star Pete McCarty dies at age 70

College Football

Former Bangor and UMass football star Pete McCarty dies at age 70

Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in another Maine poll

Elections

Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in another Maine poll

Randall Liberty is stepping down as Maine’s corrections commissioner

State

Randall Liberty is stepping down as Maine’s corrections commissioner

Shenna Bellows will run for a final term as Maine’s secretary of state

State

Shenna Bellows will run for a final term as Maine’s secretary of state