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Penobscot Community Health Care lays off more staff, may cut services

Penobscot Community Health Care lays off more staff, may cut services

Judge to rule against owner of Bangor Mall in another lawsuit

Roque Bluffs temporarily blocks boat ramp where 3 died

2 men sentenced for roles in Bangor murder

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

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

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

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

The story brought to light an FBI investigation into an alleged pay-to-play relationship between Collins and a defense contractor.

How UMaine got caught up in allegations of a bribery scheme between Susan Collins and a defense contractor

How UMaine got caught up in allegations of a bribery scheme between Susan Collins and a defense contractor

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

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

Latest Videos

Forest Service finds railroad responsible for central Maine fires

Forest Service finds railroad responsible for central Maine fires

Old Town’s temporary Stillwater bridge will be closed for several nights

Old Town’s temporary Stillwater bridge will be closed for several nights

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

Waterfront property values just spiked 200% in this Maine town

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

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

Lobster processor’s waste overwhelms Bucksport water treatment plant

Lobster processor’s waste overwhelms Bucksport water treatment plant

Houlton council formalizes its bid for a new multimillion-dollar county jail, including the location

Houlton council formalizes its bid for a new multimillion-dollar county jail, including the location

Duo nabbed in drug theft from Maine veterinarian office

Duo nabbed in drug theft from Maine veterinarian office

Houlton Town Council candidate wants to invest in police and bring in new business

Houlton Town Council candidate wants to invest in police and bring in new business

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

Latest Obituaries

Rebecca J. Irish

David Andrew Lamson

Herbert Lenfest Small Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta

Trump administration will defend its ban of three prominent news outlets in court hearing

Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s US Senate race

OPINION

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

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

Letter: Troy Jackson is the choice to protect reproductive rights

Letter: Troy Jackson is the choice to protect reproductive rights

Public Safety

ICE detains 5th Cumberland County corrections officer

Maine joins lawsuit over federal deal to redirect offshore wind investments to fossil fuels

Portland police officers shoot man who was allegedly attacking another man

NATIONAL NEWS

FBI investigates apparent breach of its jobs website. Hackers claim to have sensitive employee data

Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect

Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction

POLITICS

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

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

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

Troy Jackson accuses Susan Collins of corruption following ProPublica report

Paul LePage says that ICE is deporting a relative

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

BUSINESS

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

$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

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

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?

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

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

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

SPORTS

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

UMaine football rallies but Boston College hangs on for win

OPINION

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

Hannah Pingree is the governor Maine needs

Politicians are trying to buy us off much too cheaply

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

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

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

HANCOCK

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

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

MIDCOAST

A walking trail bench divides a midcoast Maine town

A walking trail bench divides a midcoast Maine town

PORTLAND

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

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

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook town close to settling fire truck dispute

Aroostook town close to settling fire truck dispute

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

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

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

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 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

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

College Football

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

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

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

Elections

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

State

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

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

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

Politics

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

Elections

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