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Police and Courts

1 airlifted after stabbing on Matinicus

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager 32 minutes agoApril 9, 2026

According to police, the stabbing on the remote island, 22 miles off the coast of Rockland, was an isolated incident.

Police and Courts

Man killed in Skowhegan rollover crash

by Christopher Burns 1 hour agoApril 9, 2026

Taylor honored with George Stevens MPA Principal’s Award and $1,000 scholarship

by BDN Community 1 hour agoApril 9, 2026

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

by Christopher Burns 2 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Bangor Christian School third quarter honor roll

by BDN Community 2 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Northern Maine’s junior hockey team signs 4-year deal to stay in Presque Isle

by Cameron Levasseur 3 hours agoApril 9, 2026

New midcoast downtown cafe opens with quirky and nostalgic vibe

by Christine Simmonds, Midcoast Villager 4 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

by Christopher Burns 4 hours agoApril 9, 2026

UMaine names 2026 valedictorian, co-salutatorians

by BDN Community 4 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Maine public advocate questions whether new Bar Harbor water rates are ‘just’

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story 4 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Analysis: Trump’s abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

by Reuters 5 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

by Reuters 5 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Police seize drugs and 24 guns in Wiscasset raids

by Christopher Burns 5 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Islesboro springtime community contra dance

by BDN Community 5 hours agoApril 9, 2026

George Hale will lead Bangor’s Fourth of July parade this year

by Christopher Burns 5 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man dies after crashing truck into light pole

by Christopher Burns 6 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

by Reuters 7 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

by Reuters 7 hours agoApril 9, 2026

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

by BDN staff reports 7 hours agoApril 9, 2026

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

by Kathleen O'Brien 14 hours agoApril 9, 2026