Embattled Clifton board member resigns months after court awarded him seat Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill Democrats are already fighting over who blew Maine’s 2nd District race Man accused of assaulting border agent in Lubec was beaten before his arrest, attorney says Daniel Carson chosen as Bangor City Council chair He was elected to oversee the City Council in a 7-2 vote. Is this the end of the Bangor Mall? Latest Videos Nationally recognized Bar Harbor ice cream chain expands production to Ellsworth Man arrested after alleged knife assault in Rumford Fire left Aroostook woman with burns over 40% of her body Shrimp farm and self-driving delivery planes among ideas pitched for Bucksport mill site Midcoast lobsterman who died hauling traps known for work ethic Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC’s Dana White his press secretary A cat was allegedly kicked out of a car onto the streets of Lewiston This Maine minister became a sought-after butcher for hunters Should you worry about parasites in your moose and deer meat? Latest Obituaries Richard L. Tennant Jr. Barbara Elizabeth Sawyer Chase Perry Virginia H. Rich See more obituaries LATEST NEWS Rockland nursing home among 15 in Maine being sold to NY firm Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump’s education agenda, but their tools are limited Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames Democrats flip Georgia state House, giving them new control of at least 12 legislative chambers OPINION Letter: Democrats must laser focus on making life better for Americans Letter: Susan Collins lost despite support from Elon Musk Public Safety Maine man ‘playing’ with .357 accidentally shot himself, police say Former Brunswick police officer accused of excessive force, false arrest Greene man faces drug charge after undercover investigation NATIONAL NEWS Karen Attiah says she won’t rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments Senate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections Nvidia’s investigation into CEO Huang’s affair puts a spotlight on chip billionaire’s personal life POLITICS How the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains Troy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents Ken Fredette wins back his old job leading Maine House Republicans How the BDN tracked down every vote in Penobscot County’s tight jail referendum BUSINESS The 10 most expensive homes that sold in Maine in October Maine heating oil prices are up 79% from a year ago Undeveloped 30-acre island in Blue Hill Bay hits the market for $1.75M $2.2M property tops list of Bangor home sales, Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life Today’s paper GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS How to keep your game meat from spoiling, starting the moment you pull the trigger A tree stand fall left a Massachusetts hunter paralyzed. It was a wake-up call for me, too. You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders Maine’s most popular game bird is declining in other states. Why is it thriving here? SPORTS Cheverus, Foxcroft Academy defend state field hockey titles; Nokomis wins first since 2013 Fowler scores early to lead UMaine hockey to win over UMass Late goal gives Cape Elizabeth girls 2-1 win over John Bapst in B soccer final Yarmouth boys soccer wins another state title UMass hockey edges UMaine Foxcroft Academy seeking 2nd-straight state field hockey title on Saturday OPINION Legislature, system and administration must work to solve UMaine funding problems More than blue wave swept away Susan Collins The Trump fever has broken Donald Trump dared voters to pretend he was on the ballot. They did, and Republicans lost big. Blue Dog Democrats have a plan to reduce the debt and fix our broken budget process Looking a bit scruffy for a good cause during No Shave November Latest news in your region HANCOCK Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy MIDCOAST Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations PORTLAND One of three remaining Shakers has died AROOSTOOK Why this Aroostook veteran wishes more could experience Honor Flight CENTRAL MAINE Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message DOWN EAST Machias fire chief arrested on OUI charge while responding to emergency call PISCATAQUIS 2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week YORK This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’ News National Politics A Hermon High grad could be the new face of the Trump White House High School Soccer John Bapst soccer girls to play in 1st state title game Saturday Washington Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff Police and Courts Deven Young does not enter plea in 1st adult court appearance in slaying of Maine paddleboarder Police and Courts Deven Young will be tried as an adult in slaying of Maine paddleboarder Elections These Maine towns still count ballots by hand Elections North Haven welcomes Hannah Pingree home after election win Elections How Susan Collins’ 30-year run ended in an anti-Trump wave BDN Exclusive Elections I was inside Susan Collins’ campaign in its final hours. Here’s what I saw. College Soccer UMaine women’s soccer advances to America East semis with win over Albany State House Democrats pick Ambureen Rana of Bangor as new assistant leader High School Football Bangor looking to upset Oxford Hills in football playoffs for 2nd-straight season Elections Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes Business Maine’s professional soccer teams opening Bangor pop-up store College Ice Hockey UMaine men’s hockey looking to bounce back against visiting UMass this weekend Elections The 2028 election begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout Elections Tiny towns in Maine are holding up results in key races Elections Oxford County sheriff’s race likely headed to recount with 17-vote margin Elections Hannah Pingree taps former Republican and tribal leader to build her Cabinet Elections Matt Dunlap concedes as 2nd District race heads to ranked-choice runoff Elections After GOP midterm debacle, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war Elections Maine’s 2nd District race is heading toward a ranked-choice runoff Elections Susan Collins had her Margaret Chase Smith moment. Just not the one she envisioned. Elections 8 more Maine towns adopt data center bans in lopsided elections
Daniel Carson chosen as Bangor City Council chair He was elected to oversee the City Council in a 7-2 vote.
Police and Courts Deven Young does not enter plea in 1st adult court appearance in slaying of Maine paddleboarder
High School Football Bangor looking to upset Oxford Hills in football playoffs for 2nd-straight season
