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JACKSON DEFEATS COLLINS

Susan Collins concedes race to Democrat Troy Jackson in stunning political upset

Susan Collins concedes race to Democrat Troy Jackson in stunning political upset

The election all but ends the political career of one of Maine’s most famous and scrutinized elected officials.

Live election updates: Susan Collins congratulates Troy Jackson on election win

Live election updates: Susan Collins congratulates Troy Jackson on election win

Read the latest Maine election stories

Read the latest Maine election stories

Democrat Hannah Pingree wins race to succeed Janet Mills as Maine governor

Democrat Hannah Pingree wins race to succeed Janet Mills as Maine governor

Voters deliver rebuke to Trump by handing Democrats control of the Senate

Voters deliver rebuke to Trump by handing Democrats control of the Senate

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

Chellie Pingree wins 10th term in Maine’s 1st District

Chellie Pingree wins 10th term in Maine’s 1st District

Maine Democrats add seats in the Legislature, giving Hannah Pingree a bigger majority

Maine Democrats add seats in the Legislature, giving Hannah Pingree a bigger majority

Why Paul LePage is on track to be Maine Republicans’ lone bright spot, but barely

Why Paul LePage is on track to be Maine Republicans’ lone bright spot, but barely

Latest Videos

Lack of bathrooms and heat prompted Bangor Mall to be condemned, city says

Lack of bathrooms and heat prompted Bangor Mall to be condemned, city says

Aroma Joe’s goes head-to-head with Dunkin’ in Bucksport

Aroma Joe’s goes head-to-head with Dunkin’ in Bucksport

Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

Ex-Husson professor’s bail doubled after making 1st court appearance

Ex-Husson professor’s bail doubled after making 1st court appearance

Ellsworth’s historic bowling alley gets a makeover after raising $340K online

Ellsworth’s historic bowling alley gets a makeover after raising $340K online

UMaine hockey’s performance in OT loss was encouraging after Friday’s embarrassment

UMaine hockey’s performance in OT loss was encouraging after Friday’s embarrassment

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

How a surveillance company pitched itself to Maine police and enlisted officers in the sales effort

How a surveillance company pitched itself to Maine police and enlisted officers in the sales effort

Old Town city manager to retire in January

Old Town city manager to retire in January

Latest Obituaries

Richard Anthony “Tony” Philippon

Ruth E. McCluskey

Lanta Faye Hachey

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LATEST NEWS

Lewiston’s mayor faces runoff after a tumultuous year in city politics

Waterville Mayor Michael Morris beats Matthew Boulerice again

Former chief deputy has sizable lead in heated Hancock County sheriff’s race

Holden-area school to close following voter approval

OPINION

Looking a bit scruffy for a good cause during No Shave November

Looking a bit scruffy for a good cause during No Shave November

Letter: Federal ban on hemp products will harm Mainers

Letter: Federal ban on hemp products will harm Mainers

Public Safety

Bangor man charged in bar fight that left woman unconscious

Deputies arrest 2 and seek information on stolen pickup

Ash can started Presque Isle building fire

NATIONAL NEWS

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department

Roommate of 4 students killed in Idaho says harassment forced her to move repeatedly

POLITICS

Watch: Troy Jackson delivers Senate victory speech to supporters

Watch: Troy Jackson delivers Senate victory speech to supporters

How the BDN calls races, and why a ranked-choice count may not stop us

Maine turnout could reach 70% on a smooth Election Day

These local elections are being waged along the ‘Two Maines’ dividing line

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

BUSINESS

When she wanted to buy a home in Bangor, she turned to AI

When she wanted to buy a home in Bangor, she turned to AI

Maine heating oil prices have set yet another record high

For the first time in years, Maine homes are selling for under their asking prices

Centuries-old Gouldsboro building with a harbor-view apartment is selling for $335K

$327K home tops Bangor property sales, Sept. 20-26

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

Is it a grouse or a partridge? Maine hunters weigh in

Is it a grouse or a partridge? Maine hunters weigh in

Experienced outdoorsmen still make mistakes. I made one recently in western Maine.

Experienced outdoorsmen still make mistakes. I made one recently in western Maine.

Few know about this trail in Acadia National Park

Few know about this trail in Acadia National Park

SPORTS

Cyr’s 2 goals rally Fort Kent boys soccer to C North title game win over Orono

Maine high school field hockey regional title games slated Wednesday

Providence men’s basketball pulls away from UMaine for season-opening win

Freshman goalie to lead UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal

Maine high school soccer regional title games slated for Tuesday and Wednesday

Former UMaine hockey goaltender Sean Romeo dies at age 31

OPINION

Hemp drinks are about to be illegal. There’s a better way.

Congress should take this chance to address climate change and lower energy costs

There’s no excuse for dumping pets

Maine is better when we work together

Semiannual time changes are bad for our health

Be sure your voice is heard, go vote

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Incumbent, newcomer elected to Orono Town Council

Incumbent, newcomer elected to Orono Town Council

HANCOCK

Incumbent cruises to re-election in Down East district attorney race

Incumbent cruises to re-election in Down East district attorney race

MIDCOAST

2 newcomers oust incumbents in Belfast City Council race

2 newcomers oust incumbents in Belfast City Council race

PORTLAND

United Airlines adds more flights between Maine and California

United Airlines adds more flights between Maine and California

AROOSTOOK

Houlton voters elect 5 to Town Council

Houlton voters elect 5 to Town Council

CENTRAL MAINE

Connecticut man hid in shrubbery after allegedly crashing into Maine restaurant

Connecticut man hid in shrubbery after allegedly crashing into Maine restaurant

DOWN EAST

Maine woman and grandchildren drowned after driving off boat ramp, medical examiner rules

Maine woman and grandchildren drowned after driving off boat ramp, medical examiner rules

PISCATAQUIS

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

YORK

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

News

The last-minute guide to voting in Maine’s Tuesday elections

Elections

The last-minute guide to voting in Maine’s Tuesday elections

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson end their races in 2 places that decide Maine

Elections

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson end their races in 2 places that decide Maine

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

Government

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

Bangor, Portland and Augusta courts will stay open late on Election Day

Elections

Bangor, Portland and Augusta courts will stay open late on Election Day

Most Mainers think Susan Collins will win despite her trailing in polls

Elections

Most Mainers think Susan Collins will win despite her trailing in polls

5 free guides to help you fill out your Maine ballot

Elections

5 free guides to help you fill out your Maine ballot

Penobscot County budget drops to $41M after legal review

Government

Penobscot County budget drops to $41M after legal review

Former UMaine quarterback Joe Fagnano makes NFL debut for Ravens

Professional Football

Former UMaine quarterback Joe Fagnano makes NFL debut for Ravens

BU men’s hockey rallies with 3 unanswered goals to beat UMaine in OT

College Ice Hockey

BU men’s hockey rallies with 3 unanswered goals to beat UMaine in OT

3 Maine newsrooms are joining forces on Election Day, and we need your tips

3 Maine newsrooms are joining forces on Election Day, and we need your tips

How to vote in Bangor’s elections and what’s on the ballot

Government

How to vote in Bangor’s elections and what’s on the ballot

Aroostook County voters weigh choices in US Senate race

Government

Aroostook County voters weigh choices in US Senate race

Blocked extra point in OT proves costly as UMaine football loses 8th-straight

College Football

Blocked extra point in OT proves costly as UMaine football loses 8th-straight

Maine lobstermen lock down a top Democrat’s support days before Jackson-Collins election

Elections

Maine lobstermen lock down a top Democrat’s support days before Jackson-Collins election

Troy Jackson supporters anxious but hopeful days before election

Elections

Troy Jackson supporters anxious but hopeful days before election

What we know about the Lewiston voting footage federal prosecutors are reviewing

Elections

What we know about the Lewiston voting footage federal prosecutors are reviewing

Maine shipbuilders and their union brass split over Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Elections

Maine shipbuilders and their union brass split over Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

See who’s raised the most money in the Bangor City Council race

Government

See who’s raised the most money in the Bangor City Council race

BU hockey scores three goals in first 1:31, breezes to easy 7-2 win over UMaine

College Ice Hockey

BU hockey scores three goals in first 1:31, breezes to easy 7-2 win over UMaine

Troy Jackson wants to revive Searsport wind project

Elections

Troy Jackson wants to revive Searsport wind project

How to watch BDN’s election night livestream and send questions to our panel

Elections

How to watch BDN’s election night livestream and send questions to our panel

Maine lawmaker’s son was arrested by ICE 10 miles from a new life in Canada

Maine lawmaker’s son was arrested by ICE 10 miles from a new life in Canada

Maine to get $2.8M in GM data privacy settlement

State

Maine to get $2.8M in GM data privacy settlement

Ted Cruz takes up Maine lobstering bill pushed by Susan Collins

Washington

Ted Cruz takes up Maine lobstering bill pushed by Susan Collins