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Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in stunning political upset

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in stunning political upset

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

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

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

Live election updates: Trump acknowledges Iran war cost Republicans the House and Senate

Live election updates: Trump acknowledges Iran war cost Republicans the House and Senate

Follow the BDN for the latest updates and analysis on the midterm elections.

See how your community voted in Maine’s 2026 elections

See how your community voted in Maine’s 2026 elections

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JD Vance blames war in Iran for Republican midterm losses

JD Vance blames war in Iran for Republican midterm losses

Analysis: Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that.

Analysis: Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that.

Democrats reversed Donald Trump’s inroads with Hispanic, Black and young voters

Democrats reversed Donald Trump’s inroads with Hispanic, Black and young voters

Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

Democrat leads controversial ex-prosecutor for Hancock County probate judge seat

Democrat leads controversial ex-prosecutor for Hancock County probate judge seat

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

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

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

Former chief deputy closes in on Hancock sheriff victory as challenger concedes

Former chief deputy closes in on Hancock sheriff victory as challenger concedes

Latest Obituaries

Geary Eleanor Tibbetts

Richard Anthony “Tony” Philippon

Ruth E. McCluskey

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LATEST NEWS

Albany rallies to edge UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal shootout

Old Town man accused of assaulting teenager on Halloween weekend

Federal judge dismisses case against Russian-born scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

Democrats make sweeping gains at the state level, taking control of legislatures and shifting power

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

A 13-year-old Maine girl is missing

Woman seriously hurt in Damariscotta hit-and-run while riding bike

Wildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres

NATIONAL NEWS

Crews respond to early morning explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant

Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case

The Latest: Voters give Democrats control of Congress in rebuke to Trump

POLITICS

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections

Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader

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

Waterville Mayor Michael Morris beats Matthew Boulerice again

Watch Troy Jackson’s Senate victory speech to supporters

BUSINESS

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

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

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

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

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

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.

SPORTS

UMaine’s Spanish point guard looking forward to season after impactful freshman campaign

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

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

Freshman goalie to lead UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal

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

Holden-area school to close following voter approval

Holden-area school to close following voter approval

HANCOCK

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

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

MIDCOAST

US Marshals arrest man in Rockland wanted in NH

US Marshals arrest man in Rockland wanted in NH

PORTLAND

One of three remaining Shakers has died

One of three remaining Shakers has died

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

Incumbent cruises to reelection in Down East district attorney race

Incumbent cruises to reelection in Down East district attorney race

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

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

Elections

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

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

Elections

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

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

Elections

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

Elections

Maine turnout could reach 70% on a smooth Election Day

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

Elections

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

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

Politics

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

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

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

High School Soccer

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

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

State

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

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

Police and Courts

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

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

Government

The Bangor Mall has been condemned

Former UMaine hockey goaltender Sean Romeo dies at age 31

College Ice Hockey

Former UMaine hockey goaltender Sean Romeo dies at age 31

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