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

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

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

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

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

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

Live election updates: Paul LePage says ‘you’ve gotta defeat DSA’

Live election updates: Paul LePage says ‘you’ve gotta defeat DSA’

Follow the latest updates and news about Election Day in Maine, from voter turnout and sentiment to live results after polls close.

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

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

Follow all of the BDN’s Maine election coverage

Follow all of the BDN’s Maine election coverage

Latest Videos

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

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

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

Feds declare drought a natural disaster in much of Maine, unlocking relief

Feds declare drought a natural disaster in much of Maine, unlocking relief

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

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

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

Lanta Faye Hachey

Beverly Silsby McLean

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LATEST NEWS

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

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

A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finish

Escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of co-worker’s murder is recaptured, officials say

OPINION

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

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

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

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

Pilot in Learjet crash that killed 9 in Florida was a husband, father and a devout Christian

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

The Latest: Voters will decide control of Congress in major test of Trump’s second term

POLITICS

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

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

5 free guides to help you fill out your Maine ballot

Aroostook County voters weigh choices in US Senate race

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

Troy Jackson supporters anxious but hopeful days before election

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

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

Former UMaine quarterback Joe Fagnano makes NFL debut for Ravens

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

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

OPINION

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

Furrow, Gallagher and Maskala could bring needed change to Bangor

Susan Collins is a champion for broadband connectivity, and for Maine

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Old Town bans automatic license plate reader cameras

Old Town bans automatic license plate reader cameras

HANCOCK

Maine island turns shuttered nursing home into apartments at ‘almost unheard of’ cost

Maine island turns shuttered nursing home into apartments at ‘almost unheard of’ cost

MIDCOAST

Lily Robbins says it’s ‘surreal’ to return home 5 months after Searsmont explosion

Lily Robbins says it’s ‘surreal’ to return home 5 months after Searsmont explosion

PORTLAND

United Airlines adds more flights between Maine and California

United Airlines adds more flights between Maine and California

AROOSTOOK

$17M Aroostook shortwave superstation is on the market

$17M Aroostook shortwave superstation is on the market

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

Penobscot County budget drops to $41M after legal review

Government

Penobscot County budget drops to $41M after legal review

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

UMaine football seeking to snap 7-game losing streak

College Football

UMaine football seeking to snap 7-game losing streak

Ex-Husson professor accused of possessing child sex abuse material

Police and Courts

Ex-Husson professor accused of possessing child sex abuse material

Rick Bennett denounces GOP campaign promoting him as ‘progressive choice’ for governor

Elections

Rick Bennett denounces GOP campaign promoting him as ‘progressive choice’ for governor

Voters weigh opposing views of Susan Collins’ power and influence

Elections

Voters weigh opposing views of Susan Collins’ power and influence

Federal election monitors will observe polling in South Portland next week

Elections

Federal election monitors will observe polling in South Portland next week

Bobby Charles says he quit his federal job. Condoleezza Rice told a different story.

Elections

Bobby Charles says he quit his federal job. Condoleezza Rice told a different story.

Troy Jackson sought Janet Mills’ backing after telling Susan Collins ‘shut up,’ source says

Elections

Troy Jackson sought Janet Mills’ backing after telling Susan Collins ‘shut up,’ source says

A group has spent $15K to influence the Bangor City Council election

Government

A group has spent $15K to influence the Bangor City Council election

State high school girls volleyball titles up for grabs this weekend in Bangor, South Portland

Volleyball

State high school girls volleyball titles up for grabs this weekend in Bangor, South Portland

Janet Mills says she voted for Troy Jackson in US Senate race

Elections

Janet Mills says she voted for Troy Jackson in US Senate race

UMaine men’s hockey defenseman has already outscored last season’s goal total

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey defenseman has already outscored last season’s goal total

UMaine men’s hockey looking for its 1st win in 8 years at Boston University

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey looking for its 1st win in 8 years at Boston University

Maine high school football playoffs begin this weekend

High School Football

Maine high school football playoffs begin this weekend

Maine joins nationwide lawsuit challenging Trump’s gutting of anti-corruption law

Washington

Maine joins nationwide lawsuit challenging Trump’s gutting of anti-corruption law