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The ‘kingpins’ in an ancient tool’s revival are homesteaders from easternmost Maine

The ‘kingpins’ in an ancient tool’s revival are homesteaders from easternmost Maine

Nor’easter brings dangerous surf, coastal flood risk to Maine

Supreme Court vote shadows Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

Old Town wants a new agreement to keep hosting Juniper Ridge

Old Town wants a new agreement to keep hosting Juniper Ridge

The Old Town landfill has operated since 1996, but a lawsuit and proposed expansion have opened new negotiations.

Latest Videos

Houlton council candidate wants to prioritize respect and citizen input

Houlton council candidate wants to prioritize respect and citizen input

Susan Collins breaks with Trump on ‘illegal’ last-minute spending cuts

Susan Collins breaks with Trump on ‘illegal’ last-minute spending cuts

Film highlights the frustrations and joys of a Maine moose hunt

Film highlights the frustrations and joys of a Maine moose hunt

What I learned about fishing Maine’s West Branch in late September

What I learned about fishing Maine’s West Branch in late September

Maine’s six small college football teams suffer losses

Maine’s six small college football teams suffer losses

Elon football deals UMaine its fourth straight loss

Elon football deals UMaine its fourth straight loss

9 hikes with the best fall foliage views in Maine

9 hikes with the best fall foliage views in Maine

2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a US-China government agreement

2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a US-China government agreement

Bangor City Council candidate wants to open an emergency social services center

Bangor City Council candidate wants to open an emergency social services center

Latest Obituaries

Francie McLaughlin Butler

Victor James Bouchard

George E. Chapman Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

Walmart says it’s not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels

Hurricane Nolo gains speed as it moves away from Hawaii, but high winds, flash floods are still risk

A big college football shuffle is on tap after Florida railroads Ole Miss

Three people were killed and four were injured in shooting at Detroit strip club, police say

OPINION

Letter: Supreme Court should have been stronger on mail-in voting

Letter: Supreme Court should have been stronger on mail-in voting

Vote for the America we want on Nov. 3

Vote for the America we want on Nov. 3

Public Safety

1 killed, 3 injured in head-on tow-truck crash in Standish

Old Town man arrested after high-speed pursuit

Gray crash causes traffic backup of more than 10 miles

NATIONAL NEWS

‘Avengers: Endgame’ retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for ‘Primetime’

Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 100,000 without power as high tides threaten coast

‘Lower 48’ is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It’s a fixture in the state’s US Senate contest

POLITICS

A Jeffrey Epstein attack on Susan Collins oversells its biggest claims

A Jeffrey Epstein attack on Susan Collins oversells its biggest claims

Defiant Susan Collins tells supporters to ‘debunk the lies’ after a tumultuous week

See how much Democratic support Susan Collins may need to win in November

Navigating Trump, Bobby Charles campaigns with Chris Christie

Maine town raffles off guns to replace fire gear lost in deadly mill explosion

BUSINESS

18 affordable apartments to be built in pricey Maine town

18 affordable apartments to be built in pricey Maine town

Former Lewiston school-turned-apartments selling for $6.9M

$410K home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 16-22

$665K purchase tops Bangor home sales, Aug. 9-15

30 new apartments to open in former Bangor retirement home

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Fall migration is happening now, and these birds are about to get your attention

Fall migration is happening now, and these birds are about to get your attention

Massive flock of geese spotted migrating over Long Lake

Massive flock of geese spotted migrating over Long Lake

This northern bird will eat right out of your hand

This northern bird will eat right out of your hand

Maine’s grouse season is almost here. Here’s what to expect.

Maine’s grouse season is almost here. Here’s what to expect.

SPORTS

Wyman leads Windham High to football win over Bangor

UMaine football visits Elon in a must-win game for both teams

UMass transfer has made impressive impact as safety for UMaine football

A Cooper Flagg trading card just sold for more than $8M

Hermon and Bangor football look to extend winning streaks with home games Friday

New coach, UMaine women’s ice hockey team hosting Quinnipiac this weekend

OPINION

Pay-to-play investigation raises questions about UMaine research projects and priorities

Congress must pass a strong online safety act to protect our children

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

Shutting down FBI investigation shortchanged Maine voters

Higher education is about much more than career preparation

The advantage of reelecting Susan Collins is diminished in this political climate

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Man behind bomb threat hoax at Bangor airport pleads guilty

Man behind bomb threat hoax at Bangor airport pleads guilty

HANCOCK

A Southwest Harbor landfill known for contaminating local wells is being capped

A Southwest Harbor landfill known for contaminating local wells is being capped

MIDCOAST

Walpole man sets Maine record with nearly 7-pound tomato

Walpole man sets Maine record with nearly 7-pound tomato

PORTLAND

ICE detains 5th Cumberland County corrections officer

ICE detains 5th Cumberland County corrections officer

AROOSTOOK

They said their apartment on the former Loring base was wet and moldy. Then they got an eviction notice.

They said their apartment on the former Loring base was wet and moldy. Then they got an eviction notice.

CENTRAL MAINE

Norridgewock burnout pit rankles neighbors

Norridgewock burnout pit rankles neighbors

DOWN EAST

Roque Bluffs official says state put off plans to fix boat ramp area for 5 years before fatal crash

Roque Bluffs official says state put off plans to fix boat ramp area for 5 years before fatal crash

PISCATAQUIS

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

YORK

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

News

Weekend nor’easter will hit Maine with winds up to 35 mph

Weather

Weekend nor’easter will hit Maine with winds up to 35 mph

Bangor City Council candidate wants to freeze rent and ban Flock cameras

Government

Bangor City Council candidate wants to freeze rent and ban Flock cameras

Troy Jackson was apparently kicked out of his supporters’ Facebook group

Elections

Troy Jackson was apparently kicked out of his supporters’ Facebook group

Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in 2 new polls, countering a survey showing her ahead

Elections

Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in 2 new polls, countering a survey showing her ahead

Neighbors rally around grieving newlyweds after Roque Bluffs deaths

Police and Courts

Neighbors rally around grieving newlyweds after Roque Bluffs deaths

ProPublica debunks Susan Collins’ claims about FBI anti-corruption probe

Elections

ProPublica debunks Susan Collins’ claims about FBI anti-corruption probe

Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in new poll even as Trump’s Maine approval slides

Elections

Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in new poll even as Trump’s Maine approval slides

Hannah Pingree leads fundraising in Maine’s race for governor

Elections

Hannah Pingree leads fundraising in Maine’s race for governor

Maine’s giant wild blueberry dome is endangered and for sale

Culture

Maine’s giant wild blueberry dome is endangered and for sale

Maine sheriff’s election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

Police and Courts

Maine sheriff’s election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

Council candidate wants Bangor to prioritize fiscal responsibility

Government

Council candidate wants Bangor to prioritize fiscal responsibility

UMaine hockey goalie Albin Boija looking for bounceback season

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey goalie Albin Boija looking for bounceback season

Operative at center of ProPublica report is still a top outside money man for Susan Collins

Elections

Operative at center of ProPublica report is still a top outside money man for Susan Collins

Surgeon with checkered history negotiating to join Houlton hospital

Health

Surgeon with checkered history negotiating to join Houlton hospital

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it ‘totally false’

Elections

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it ‘totally false’

Janet Mills calls on California nonprofit to rehire nurses it fired at Maine hospital

State

Janet Mills calls on California nonprofit to rehire nurses it fired at Maine hospital

Congress hears from family of man shot to death by ICE agent in Biddeford

Washington

Congress hears from family of man shot to death by ICE agent in Biddeford

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

State

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

Bangor City Council candidate wants to stop ‘handouts’ for homeless residents

Government

Bangor City Council candidate wants to stop ‘handouts’ for homeless residents

Bradly Nadeau among several former UMaine players seeking NHL roster spot

Professional Ice Hockey

Bradly Nadeau among several former UMaine players seeking NHL roster spot

Studley’s early goals lead John Bapst girls to soccer win over defending 2-time champ Hermon

High School Soccer

Studley’s early goals lead John Bapst girls to soccer win over defending 2-time champ Hermon

ProPublica report on Susan Collins is roiling Maine’s Senate race

Elections

ProPublica report on Susan Collins is roiling Maine’s Senate race

Maine town moves to stop a chanting religious group’s mass retreats

State

Maine town moves to stop a chanting religious group’s mass retreats

Troy Jackson accuses Susan Collins of corruption following ProPublica report

Elections

Troy Jackson accuses Susan Collins of corruption following ProPublica report