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BDN’s Callie Ferguson takes home top New England journalism award

BDN’s Callie Ferguson takes home top New England journalism award

Embattled Madawaska town manager resigns and forfeits public hearing

Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

Hermon race track to end season with its biggest payout ever

Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

The U.S. Senate candidates are preparing for two more debates, including one in front of a live audience in Bangor.

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll

Latest Videos

Jury finds man guilty of Calais teen’s 1984 slaying

Jury finds man guilty of Calais teen’s 1984 slaying

Knife-wielding woman allegedly threatened to ‘eat’ Bangor man

Knife-wielding woman allegedly threatened to ‘eat’ Bangor man

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine

Hockey defenseman Isa Parekh finds early success after transferring to UMaine

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

Longtime Acadia visitors vent about speed and disruptive impact of e-bikes in park

Maine hospitals are suing the federal government over drug pricing

Maine hospitals are suing the federal government over drug pricing

New Balance unveils Cooper Flagg logo

Why an Aroostook town’s mural represents more than art

Why an Aroostook town’s mural represents more than art

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

$6.3M MDI estate tops list of most expensive Maine homes sold in September

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

Latest Obituaries

Wesley J. Rustin Sr.

Randy S. Gardner

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LATEST NEWS

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Justice Department won’t enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling

Legal path seems narrow to challenge livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution, experts say

Electric heater likely sparked Caribou fire in old ambulance being used as a camper

OPINION

State support is critical step in PCHC turnaround work

State support is critical step in PCHC turnaround work

Debate made it clear why Matt Dunlap is the best choice in 2nd District

Debate made it clear why Matt Dunlap is the best choice in 2nd District

Public Safety

US government asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over Army’s handling of Lewiston mass shooter

Woman killed in Maine collision

Bangor police arrest alleged rock-throwing Presque Isle man

NATIONAL NEWS

Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America’s oldest Black churches

Vance expresses doubts about Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution

Severe turbulence injures at least 8 aboard Avianca flight, forcing emergency landing in Miami

POLITICS

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW

Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor

Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate

Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson

Maine parties are propping up independents where their own brands have eroded

BUSINESS

Maine heating oil prices near $6 a gallon

Maine heating oil prices near $6 a gallon

What’s driving up Maine electric bills

Leftover federal funds provide early fuel aid to Maine households

She bought a home in coastal Maine after years spent living at sea

50 apartments for low-income seniors open in Bangor

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

27K forested acres in western Maine are now protected for outdoor recreation

27K forested acres in western Maine are now protected for outdoor recreation

A Maine guide pulled 200 tires from a river last year. Yesterday, he pulled his 700th.

A Maine guide pulled 200 tires from a river last year. Yesterday, he pulled his 700th.

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

Maine’s September bull moose season success up from last year

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

I’m one of the few old men who still hunt deer. I asked a psychologist why.

SPORTS

Bangor football travels to Portland for rematch of last two A North title games

UMaine men’s hockey prepares for challenging test in home opener against Quinnipiac

Jay Leach remembered as an architect of UMaine hockey’s rise to prominence

UMaine football players must step up after firing of offensive coordinator

Strong effort brings mixed results for UMaine men’s hockey in opening weekend

Struggling UMaine football team fires offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

OPINION

Billionaires and corporations have the money, but we still have the vote

Worried about election interference? Vote now.

Susan Collins needs to answer to Maine veterans on healthcare

Another view of the future of American democracy

A picture speaks volumes about Susan Collins

To thrive, rural educators need more support

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election

HANCOCK

Bucksport approves temporary data center ban

Bucksport approves temporary data center ban

MIDCOAST

Brooks woman accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl

Brooks woman accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl

PORTLAND

Former Maine police officer pleads not guilty in alleged overtime fraud scheme

Former Maine police officer pleads not guilty in alleged overtime fraud scheme

AROOSTOOK

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

He retired as a town manager 13 years ago. He keeps coming back to guide towns in crisis.

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man gets 2 years for stealing nearly 2 dozen guns from pawn shop

Maine man gets 2 years for stealing nearly 2 dozen guns from pawn shop

DOWN EAST

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

Eastport City Council asks feds to deny application for underwater data center

PISCATAQUIS

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

A pair of late-night earthquakes shook Maine

YORK

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

News

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

Police and Courts

ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

Energy

Maine regulators reject CMP’s temporary rate hike

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

Housing

$535K multifamily Fairmount home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 23-29

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

Education

The highest-paid employees at the University of Maine

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Culture

How Susan Collins’ and Troy Jackson’s Aroostook roots are shaping their US Senate race

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Elections

Susan Collins doesn’t back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy Jackson

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Elections

Watch: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Elections

Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in 1st Senate debate

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

Elections

Bill Green, who helped Susan Collins win in 2020, is back on TV for her

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

Energy

‘Financial pressure’ may force CMP to delay construction

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

Elections

The flashpoints to look for in Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 1st debate

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Business

A combination bookstore and bar is coming to downtown Bangor

Donald Trump: ‘I think we’re going to Maine’

Elections

Donald Trump: ‘I think we’re going to Maine’

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

Government

Aroostook’s next jail will not be built on city-owned land in Presque Isle

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

Elections

What Troy Jackson and Susan Collins need from their high-stakes debates

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

Government

How Bangor City Council candidates say they’d work together as a team

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

Government

The changes City Council candidates say they’d make to Bangor’s budget

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

Government

What Bangor City Council candidates say they’d do to limit drug use and syringe litter

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

Government

How City Council candidates say they’ll reduce homelessness in Bangor

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Government

We asked Bangor City Council candidates about syringes, homelessness and affordability. Here’s what they said.

Early voting starts Monday across Maine. Here’s how to do it.

Elections

Early voting starts Monday across Maine. Here’s how to do it.

Husson becomes 1st Maine Division III football team to win a game this season

College Football

Husson becomes 1st Maine Division III football team to win a game this season

Troy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins

Elections

Troy Jackson says he ‘feels great’ ahead of upcoming debates with Susan Collins

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene

Business

Closure of Surry ice cream shop among changes in Blue Hill-area dining scene