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Neighbors rally around grieving newlyweds after Roque Bluffs deaths

Neighbors rally around grieving newlyweds after Roque Bluffs deaths

Presque Isle airport terminal contractor sues electrician over $5.5M in unfinished work

2 more cases reported in Penobscot County HIV outbreak

50-bed rehab hospital is opening in Bangor

Old Town bridge will now use conventional steel girders after partial collapse

Troy Jackson was apparently kicked out of his supporters’ Facebook group

Troy Jackson was apparently kicked out of his supporters’ Facebook group

The U.S. Senate candidate’s personal account was removed after members of the group argued over whether it was really him.

Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in 2 new polls, countering a survey showing her ahead

Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in 2 new polls, countering a survey showing her ahead

ProPublica debunks Susan Collins’ claims about FBI anti-corruption probe

ProPublica debunks Susan Collins’ claims about FBI anti-corruption probe

Latest Videos

Hermon and Bangor football look to extend winning streaks with home games Friday

Hermon and Bangor football look to extend winning streaks with home games Friday

Council candidate wants Bangor to prioritize fiscal responsibility

Council candidate wants Bangor to prioritize fiscal responsibility

New coach, UMaine women’s ice hockey team hosting Quinnipiac this weekend

New coach, UMaine women’s ice hockey team hosting Quinnipiac this weekend

Maine sheriff’s election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

Maine sheriff’s election rival among 3 deputies alleging illegal retaliation

Maine’s giant wild blueberry dome is endangered and for sale

Maine’s giant wild blueberry dome is endangered and for sale

Rural Maine road to a popular hiking trail finally being paved after a year-long battle

Rural Maine road to a popular hiking trail finally being paved after a year-long battle

An Aroostook recovery doctor treats her patients like family. They say it’s working.

An Aroostook recovery doctor treats her patients like family. They say it’s working.

Judge to rule against owner of Bangor Mall in another lawsuit

Judge to rule against owner of Bangor Mall in another lawsuit

Former Lewiston school-turned-apartments selling for $6.9M

Former Lewiston school-turned-apartments selling for $6.9M

Latest Obituaries

Sandra A. (Clukey) Russell

Clifford “Cliff” Earl Overlock

Stacie Jo Ludden

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LATEST NEWS

FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida ‘grand conspiracy’ probe

‘Catman’ to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal

Utah prosecutors say DNA evidence doesn’t match man who spent decades on death row

California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots

OPINION

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

Shutting down FBI investigation shortchanged Maine voters

Shutting down FBI investigation shortchanged Maine voters

Public Safety

Roque Bluffs temporarily blocks boat ramp where 3 died

2 men sentenced for roles in Bangor murder

ICE detains 5th Cumberland County corrections officer

NATIONAL NEWS

Homeland Security defends officers in immigrant’s fatal car crash in Michigan

More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled

ICE is wasting tens of millions of dollars on ‘uninformed’ detention projects, report finds

POLITICS

Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in new poll even as Trump’s Maine approval slides

Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in new poll even as Trump’s Maine approval slides

Hannah Pingree leads fundraising in Maine’s race for governor

Operative at center of ProPublica report is still a top outside money man for Susan Collins

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it ‘totally false’

Janet Mills calls on California nonprofit to rehire nurses it fired at Maine hospital

BUSINESS

$410K home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 16-22

$410K home tops Bangor property sales, Aug. 16-22

$665K purchase tops Bangor home sales, Aug. 9-15

30 new apartments to open in former Bangor retirement home

This $3M Greenville luxury property comes with apartments, a restaurant and marina

As concerns mount over Canadian trade war, Maine officials look to maintain neighborly ties

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Is it time to ditch your tree stand for a ground blind?

Is it time to ditch your tree stand for a ground blind?

It’s hot salmon and lake trout fishing on this Maine lake right now

It’s hot salmon and lake trout fishing on this Maine lake right now

Some bowhunters may have a tough decision to make this fall

Some bowhunters may have a tough decision to make this fall

Maine publishes comprehensive study of the state’s birds

Maine publishes comprehensive study of the state’s birds

SPORTS

UMaine hockey goalie Albin Boija looking for bounceback season

Bradly Nadeau among several former UMaine players seeking NHL roster spot

Studley’s early goals lead John Bapst girls to soccer win over defending 2-time champ Hermon

UMaine men’s hockey will enter the season outside top 20 in national poll

Substitute’s goal helps UMaine soccer win conference opener

All 6 Maine Division III football schools lose Saturday

OPINION

Higher education is about much more than career preparation

The advantage of reelecting Susan Collins is diminished in this political climate

Heidi Overton is wrong choice to lead the FDA

Our constitutional system of government is at risk. This election can save it.

Susan Collins’ seniority pays off for Maine

A new fire station doesn’t pay the rising bills of Maine’s firefighters

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Former BDN reporter wins Jeopardy!

Former BDN reporter wins Jeopardy!

HANCOCK

Acadia counts migrating hawks as researchers study climate change impact on raptors

Acadia counts migrating hawks as researchers study climate change impact on raptors

MIDCOAST

A walking trail bench divides a midcoast Maine town

A walking trail bench divides a midcoast Maine town

PORTLAND

Portland police officers shoot man who was allegedly attacking another man

Portland police officers shoot man who was allegedly attacking another man

AROOSTOOK

Surgeon with checkered history negotiating to join Houlton hospital

Surgeon with checkered history negotiating to join Houlton hospital

CENTRAL MAINE

Forest Service finds railroad responsible for central Maine fires

Forest Service finds railroad responsible for central Maine fires

DOWN EAST

Many Passamaquoddy people don’t own regalia. Meet the man who’s changing that.

Many Passamaquoddy people don’t own regalia. Meet the man who’s changing that.

PISCATAQUIS

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

Dead Katahdin hiker was still alive when 1st 911 call went out

YORK

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

News

Congress hears from family of man shot to death by ICE agent in Biddeford

Washington

Congress hears from family of man shot to death by ICE agent in Biddeford

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

State

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

Bangor City Council candidate wants to stop ‘handouts’ for homeless residents

Government

Bangor City Council candidate wants to stop ‘handouts’ for homeless residents

ProPublica report on Susan Collins is roiling Maine’s Senate race

Elections

ProPublica report on Susan Collins is roiling Maine’s Senate race

Maine town moves to stop a chanting religious group’s mass retreats

State

Maine town moves to stop a chanting religious group’s mass retreats

Troy Jackson accuses Susan Collins of corruption following ProPublica report

Elections

Troy Jackson accuses Susan Collins of corruption following ProPublica report

Paul LePage says that ICE is deporting a relative

Elections

Paul LePage says that ICE is deporting a relative

The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way

Elections

The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way

Business owner running for City Council wants Bangor to focus on economic development

Government

Business owner running for City Council wants Bangor to focus on economic development

UMaine drops in national rankings, ties UNE for top university in state

Education

UMaine drops in national rankings, ties UNE for top university in state

Troy Jackson called Donald Trump a ‘child rapist’ online. Then he cursed at a critic.

Elections

Troy Jackson called Donald Trump a ‘child rapist’ online. Then he cursed at a critic.

Maine’s new gun laws could look very different under next governor

Elections

Maine’s new gun laws could look very different under next governor

Jared Golden crosses party lines to endorse a vulnerable Republican

Elections

Jared Golden crosses party lines to endorse a vulnerable Republican

Angus King warns about Donald Trump’s voter suppression efforts

Elections

Angus King warns about Donald Trump’s voter suppression efforts

Juniper Ridge wants to treat its contaminated wastewater 20 miles away

Juniper Ridge wants to treat its contaminated wastewater 20 miles away

UMaine goes all in on AI amid upcoming layoffs and tech fears

Education

UMaine goes all in on AI amid upcoming layoffs and tech fears

Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers

State

Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers

Grandmother, 2 grandchildren, found dead in submerged vehicle in Roque Bluffs

Police and Courts

Grandmother, 2 grandchildren, found dead in submerged vehicle in Roque Bluffs

Bucksport has spent $240K in legal bills in disputes with scrap metal firm

Police and Courts

Bucksport has spent $240K in legal bills in disputes with scrap metal firm

Bangor pastor running for council wants to reduce homelessness and needle distribution

Government

Bangor pastor running for council wants to reduce homelessness and needle distribution

UMaine football rallies but Boston College hangs on for win

College Football

UMaine football rallies but Boston College hangs on for win

UMaine women’s field hockey, ice hockey, soccer teams play home games this weekend

College Field Hockey

UMaine women’s field hockey, ice hockey, soccer teams play home games this weekend

Boston Bruins, UMaine hockey alums to square off in Robbins Lumber benefit Saturday

College Ice Hockey

Boston Bruins, UMaine hockey alums to square off in Robbins Lumber benefit Saturday

Maine’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents in 2027

State

Maine’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents in 2027