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MDI woman and grandchildren were 2nd group to die near Roque Bluffs boat ramp

MDI woman and grandchildren were 2nd group to die near Roque Bluffs boat ramp

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

Pilot lost engine power before deadly crash on Maine coast

Jared Golden crosses party lines to endorse a vulnerable Republican

Jared Golden crosses party lines to endorse a vulnerable Republican

The outgoing congressman praised Mike Lawler for his willingness to support pausing federal right whale protections opposed by Maine lobstermen.

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

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

Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers

Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers

Juniper Ridge wants to treat its contaminated wastewater 20 miles away

Juniper Ridge wants to treat its contaminated wastewater 20 miles away

30 new apartments to open in former Bangor retirement home

30 new apartments to open in former Bangor retirement home

Earthquake rattles coastal Down East town

Earthquake rattles coastal Down East town

Angus King warns about Donald Trump’s voter suppression efforts

Angus King warns about Donald Trump’s voter suppression efforts

These signs mean Maine’s fall salmon run is getting started

These signs mean Maine’s fall salmon run is getting started

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

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

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

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

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LATEST NEWS

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

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

LL Bean and Dunkin’ are collaborating for the 1st time

Lawyer says prosecutors haven’t offered details of teen’s alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters

OPINION

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

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

Hannah Pingree is the governor Maine needs

Hannah Pingree is the governor Maine needs

Public Safety

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

‘Near impossible’ to prosecute license plate reader company accused of violating Maine law, DA says

Motorcyclist critically injured in St. John Valley crash with dump truck

NATIONAL NEWS

Flights are disrupted across US Northeast because of technical problems at a key air traffic center

Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight

Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots

POLITICS

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

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

Police expect to charge pro-Susan Collins canvasser for doorstep package theft

Maine fights ruling that it illegally fired immigrant whose work permit briefly lapsed

5 numbers explaining the all-out ad war between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Hannah Pingree is already bracing for a constitutional amendment on property taxes

BUSINESS

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

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

Maine gubernatorial candidates share how they would solve state’s housing crisis

The number of homes for sale in Maine reaches post-pandemic high

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

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Maine publishes comprehensive study of the state’s birds

Maine publishes comprehensive study of the state’s birds

5 things hunters need to know to successfully find a moose

5 things hunters need to know to successfully find a moose

Watch out for these fuzzy caterpillars in Maine this fall

Watch out for these fuzzy caterpillars in Maine this fall

Maine’s Arctic char are showing off their stunning fall colors

Maine’s Arctic char are showing off their stunning fall colors

SPORTS

Substitute’s goal helps UMaine soccer win conference opener

All 6 Maine Division III football schools lose Saturday

UMaine football rallies but Boston College hangs on for win

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

UMaine football looking to get its sluggish offense on track at BC

OPINION

Politicians are trying to buy us off much too cheaply

There’s more to the story on reading in Maine

We’ve got to stop laughing at violence against women

Replacing a respected, effective senator like Susan Collins will hurt Maine

Nonprofit is a tax category, not a seal of approval

State should demand better conservation plan from energy corridor

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

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

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

HANCOCK

Acadia nixes plans for electric bus fleet

Acadia nixes plans for electric bus fleet

MIDCOAST

Belfast won’t permit recreational cannabis sales

Belfast won’t permit recreational cannabis sales

PORTLAND

This Maine father-son team builds pipe organs around the world

This Maine father-son team builds pipe organs around the world

AROOSTOOK

This Aroostook artist’s mural is bringing life to a dull part of her hometown

This Aroostook artist’s mural is bringing life to a dull part of her hometown

CENTRAL MAINE

After CMMC fires nurses, Lewiston leaders ask: ‘Who is caring for patients right now?’

After CMMC fires nurses, Lewiston leaders ask: ‘Who is caring for patients right now?’

DOWN EAST

Lubec shellfish warden resigns, urges hiring successor with enforcement experience

Lubec shellfish warden resigns, urges hiring successor with enforcement experience

PISCATAQUIS

Unidentified body found on Katahdin

Unidentified body found on Katahdin

YORK

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

News

Company didn’t know how to fix license plate cameras in Brewer that were breaking Maine law

Police and Courts

Company didn’t know how to fix license plate cameras in Brewer that were breaking Maine law

Hermon, Old Town and Stearns/Schenck football teams looking to remain unbeaten

High School Football

Hermon, Old Town and Stearns/Schenck football teams looking to remain unbeaten

Vandalism and bad behavior in Acadia spark concerns about staff shortages and funding cuts

Culture

Vandalism and bad behavior in Acadia spark concerns about staff shortages and funding cuts

Candidate with banking and nonprofit experience wants to restore civility to Bangor City Council

Government

Candidate with banking and nonprofit experience wants to restore civility to Bangor City Council

UMaine men’s hockey picked 7th in Hockey East preseason coaches poll

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey picked 7th in Hockey East preseason coaches poll

Piscataquis senior reaches 100-goal milestone

Sports

Piscataquis senior reaches 100-goal milestone

The chanting group that alarmed a Maine town wants local support before it returns

State

The chanting group that alarmed a Maine town wants local support before it returns

Bangor’s youngest City Council candidate wants a regional homelessness solution

Bangor

Bangor’s youngest City Council candidate wants a regional homelessness solution

How a fair created by hippies in the 1970s grew into a major Maine cultural event

Culture

How a fair created by hippies in the 1970s grew into a major Maine cultural event

State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

State

State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill

Washington

Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over Trump admin rule restricting green cards

Washington

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over Trump admin rule restricting green cards

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are responding to dire AI warnings

Elections

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are responding to dire AI warnings

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

Elections

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

Government

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

Gina Davis embracing role as new Skowhegan High field hockey coach

High School Field Hockey

Gina Davis embracing role as new Skowhegan High field hockey coach

Bangor High girls soccer goalkeeper preserves 1-0 win over Brewer with late save

High School Soccer

Bangor High girls soccer goalkeeper preserves 1-0 win over Brewer with late save

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

Washington

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

UMaine football’s offense among the worst in FCS so far

College Football

UMaine football’s offense among the worst in FCS so far

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

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

Housing

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

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Elections

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Government

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach

High School Field Hockey

Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach