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Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Hampden takes 1st step toward building access to homes cut off by aging bridge

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

Longtime BDN reporter to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’

Road and parking improvements planned at Acadia amid surge in visitors

Road and parking improvements planned at Acadia amid surge in visitors

The plans were discussed at a meeting for Acadia’s citizen advisory commission, which met on Monday for the first time since last September.

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

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

Houlton hires former Sagadahoc County administrator as town manager

Houlton hires former Sagadahoc County administrator as town manager

Bangor’s lawyer resigns after nearly 5 years

Bangor’s lawyer resigns after nearly 5 years

New midcoast coffee shop opens in Route 1 storefront

New midcoast coffee shop opens in Route 1 storefront

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

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

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?

At this auction people bid with stories, not money

At this auction people bid with stories, not money

You can meet BDN newsroom staffers this month at the library in Bath

You can meet BDN newsroom staffers this month at the library in Bath

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LATEST NEWS

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

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

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

OPINION

Letter: Donald Trump’s $5,000 checks are an illegal bribe

Letter: Donald Trump’s $5,000 checks are an illegal bribe

Letter: Susan Collins has proven why she should be reelected

Letter: Susan Collins has proven why she should be reelected

Public Safety

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

Former priest serving sentence on sex charges dies at Maine correctional facility

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

NATIONAL NEWS

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

DHS voter probe may break state laws and wrongly implicate US citizens, whistleblower alleges

POLITICS

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

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

Organizers will try to get transgender athlete referendum on 2027 ballot

BUSINESS

5 Maine lakefront camps priced under $250K

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

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

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

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

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

This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

This remote Maine trail follows the route of a boy who survived 9 days lost in the wilderness

SPORTS

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

UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night

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

OPINION

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

Nobody wins the race to superintelligence

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BANGOR

Maine man charged with 34 federal felonies for alleged attacks with explosives and drones

Maine man charged with 34 federal felonies for alleged attacks with explosives and drones

HANCOCK

Inside a Maine school district’s push to embrace Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students

Inside a Maine school district’s push to embrace Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students

MIDCOAST

Popular midcoast nightspot abruptly closes its doors and goes offline

Popular midcoast nightspot abruptly closes its doors and goes offline

PORTLAND

Woman killed in Portland hit-and-run has been identified

Woman killed in Portland hit-and-run has been identified

AROOSTOOK

3 run for 2 open Presque Isle City Council seats

3 run for 2 open Presque Isle City Council seats

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

Fallen firefighters remembered at Bangor 9/11 ceremony

Culture

Fallen firefighters remembered at Bangor 9/11 ceremony

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

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

UMaine football is preparing for home opener after blowout loss to Appalachian State

College Football

UMaine football is preparing for home opener after blowout loss to Appalachian State

Bobby Charles’ sister won’t support him for Maine governor

Elections

Bobby Charles’ sister won’t support him for Maine governor

2 Maine island towns hire housing manager to address affordability crisis

Housing

2 Maine island towns hire housing manager to address affordability crisis

Bangor residents say homelessness and drug use are top issues in City Council race

Government

Bangor residents say homelessness and drug use are top issues in City Council race

Hundreds of chanting men have this Maine town searching for a law to stop them

State

Hundreds of chanting men have this Maine town searching for a law to stop them

Acadia could see more changes under Trump plan to restructure National Park Service

Culture

Acadia could see more changes under Trump plan to restructure National Park Service