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Graham Platner calls Susan Collins ‘corrupt’ while trying to pivot from controversies

Graham Platner calls Susan Collins ‘corrupt’ while trying to pivot from controversies

by Benjamin Kail

5 ideas from other cities that could help Bangor solve its homelessness crisis

by Annie Rupertus

This $16.5M coastal mansion is the most expensive home for sale in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien

Blaze erupts at Orrington trash plant

Blaze erupts at Orrington trash plant

At least 10 fire departments were responding to a massive blaze that broke out at the Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington on Tuesday night.

by Marie Weidmayer

Black bears eat fawns, and this video is proof

Black bears eat fawns, and this video is proof

by Susan Bard

This Maine nonprofit is making outdoor dreams come true for sick children

This Maine nonprofit is making outdoor dreams come true for sick children

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

by Sabrina Martin

Rick Bennett voted in Maine’s Democratic primaries but won’t say who he backed

Rick Bennett voted in Maine’s Democratic primaries but won’t say who he backed

by Michael Shepherd

MDI lobster pier co-owner to open tavern in vacant Bar Harbor building

MDI lobster pier co-owner to open tavern in vacant Bar Harbor building

by Sabrina Martin

Driver kills Portland pedestrian

Driver kills Portland pedestrian

by Ethan Andrews

Maine restaurateur Dana Street wins James Beard Award

Maine restaurateur Dana Street wins James Beard Award

by Tim Cebula, Portland Press Herald and Drew Johnson, Portland Press Herald

Comedian Fred Armisen spotted Down East

Comedian Fred Armisen spotted Down East

by Christopher Burns

Police seize drugs during raid at Hancock home and motorcycle repair shop

Police seize drugs during raid at Hancock home and motorcycle repair shop

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Phoebe Jane Flewelling

Donald Joseph King

Audrey L. Mullins

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, AP-NORC poll finds

Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel director to try to push Congress on voting bill

OPINION

Don’t believe the worst about Maine, or the US

Don’t believe the worst about Maine, or the US

by The BDN Editorial Board

Letter: Political action committee forgets high prices during Biden administration

Letter: Political action committee forgets high prices during Biden administration

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

Woman dies in Fort Kent fire

Maine man arrested with stolen car in Vermont

Bears are showing up in a Maine beach town

NATIONAL NEWS

In Georgia’s Capitol, Republicans’ redistricting session to begin without maps

Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

POLITICS

Maine GOP gubernatorial candidates may skip party’s unity breakfast if Bobby Charles wins

Maine GOP gubernatorial candidates may skip party’s unity breakfast if Bobby Charles wins

by Benjamin Kail

Maine House candidate could win primary despite dropping out of race

Maine’s property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets

Maine’s Susan Collins-Graham Platner race expected to draw nearly $400M in ads

Where Maine’s elections stand going into a ranked-choice count

BUSINESS

Maine is a top destination for people moving within the US

Maine is a top destination for people moving within the US

by Kathleen O'Brien

5 homes for sale the average Maine family can afford

A ‘magical’ Maine island estate reachable only by boat is selling for $3.8M

This former Maine mill turned into a house is selling for $2M

Maine recalls cannabis over unsafe mold and yeast levels

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

I spent a day with some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen. Here’s how it went.

I spent a day with some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen. Here’s how it went.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

The surprising history behind Maine’s moose hunt

The surprising history behind Maine’s moose hunt

by Pete Warner

Why finding the right fishing partner is harder than finding fish

Why finding the right fishing partner is harder than finding fish

by Marc McDonald, Outdoors Contributor

The next turtle you see on the road may need your help. Here’s what to do.

The next turtle you see on the road may need your help. Here’s what to do.

by Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Bangor baseball rallies past Oxford Hills for Class A North title

Farley’s triple leads Penobscot Valley softball to 3rd straight regional title

Follow the results of Maine’s regional baseball and softball championships

Finalists named for Miss Maine Softball, Mr. Maine Baseball

Patriots’ stadium owner sues town over ‘abuse’ of state licensing system

Bangor baseball playing Oxford Hills as part regional softball and baseball title games

OPINION

Aroostook County shouldn’t use a failed approach to reduce youth substance use

Maine US Senate race has echoes of 1972 defeat of Sen. Margaret Chase Smith

We all have a role in preventing elder abuse

UMaine men’s hockey proves fiscal restraint and athletic ambition can coexist

Voters must make America trustworthy again

Religious freedom belongs to all of us

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

A downtown Bangor street will be reduced to 1 lane tomorrow

A downtown Bangor street will be reduced to 1 lane tomorrow

HANCOCK

Climate change messages on display at Acadia after judge rules against Trump order

Climate change messages on display at Acadia after judge rules against Trump order

MIDCOAST

Roadside mourners salute Searsmont fire official killed by lumber mill silo explosion

Roadside mourners salute Searsmont fire official killed by lumber mill silo explosion

PORTLAND

ICE arrests another Maine jail guard

ICE arrests another Maine jail guard

AROOSTOOK

Caribou faces ‘critical financial challenge’ from rising county and school budgets

Caribou faces ‘critical financial challenge’ from rising county and school budgets

CENTRAL MAINE

Weekend earthquake shook Maine town

Weekend earthquake shook Maine town

DOWN EAST

Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide

Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide

PISCATAQUIS

Dow leads in Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

Dow leads in Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

YORK

Fire that destroyed oceanfront Wells home ruled accidental

Fire that destroyed oceanfront Wells home ruled accidental

News

Husson University student wins Downeast-Metro golf tourney

Husson University student wins Downeast-Metro golf tourney

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Bangor City Council has no plans to punish its chair for not registering her vacant home

Government

Bangor City Council has no plans to punish its chair for not registering her vacant home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

After a lifetime in politics, a former Maine congressman finds his biggest fight at home

Government

After a lifetime in politics, a former Maine congressman finds his biggest fight at home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Atlantic Explorer pilot recounts historic 3,000-mile flight from Maine to Europe

Culture

Atlantic Explorer pilot recounts historic 3,000-mile flight from Maine to Europe

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get

Homestead Weekly

Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

The many chances given to Eliot Cutler are an ‘anomaly,’ DA says

Police and Courts

The many chances given to Eliot Cutler are an ‘anomaly,’ DA says

June 13, 2026

4 former titlists playing in Downeast-Metro Amateur golf tourney this weekend

Sports

4 former titlists playing in Downeast-Metro Amateur golf tourney this weekend

June 13, 2026

Bangor area coaches say US will see boost in soccer interest from World Cup

Sports

Bangor area coaches say US will see boost in soccer interest from World Cup

June 13, 2026

UMaine women’s ice hockey coach tapped for assistant coaching spot on PWHL Detroit expansion team

College Ice Hockey

UMaine women’s ice hockey coach tapped for assistant coaching spot on PWHL Detroit expansion team

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

See the 97 billionaires and their spouses backing Susan Collins

Elections

See the 97 billionaires and their spouses backing Susan Collins

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

Elections

Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Graham Platner says Donald Trump is ‘scared’ after his primary victory

Elections

Graham Platner says Donald Trump is ‘scared’ after his primary victory

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Maine candidates fish, fret and spin results during a ranked-choice voting lull

Elections

Maine candidates fish, fret and spin results during a ranked-choice voting lull

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Inside the National Guard operation at the former Loring Air Force Base

Government

Inside the National Guard operation at the former Loring Air Force Base

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Maine restaurateur faces liens and lawsuits amid purchase of coastal winery

Police and Courts

Maine restaurateur faces liens and lawsuits amid purchase of coastal winery

June 12, 2026

Maine lawmaker sets the stage for a civil rights lawsuit against Hancock County officials

Police and Courts

Maine lawmaker sets the stage for a civil rights lawsuit against Hancock County officials

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

UMaine women’s basketball adds guard from Arizona Christian

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball adds guard from Arizona Christian

June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

Graham Platner gets more primary votes than any other Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history

Elections

Graham Platner gets more primary votes than any other Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Maine judge upholds decision to keep transgender sports question off 2026 ballot

Elections

Maine judge upholds decision to keep transgender sports question off 2026 ballot

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Bangor man pleads guilty to murdering his 10-year-old son

Police and Courts

Bangor man pleads guilty to murdering his 10-year-old son

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Maine is skipping Donald Trump’s state fair

Washington

Maine is skipping Donald Trump’s state fair

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Republicans are worried after Maine Democrats’ strong primary turnout

Elections

Republicans are worried after Maine Democrats’ strong primary turnout

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Maine school budgets had a rare good night during Tuesday’s elections

Elections

Maine school budgets had a rare good night during Tuesday’s elections

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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