Bangor Daily News

Judy Camuso has been named 1st woman in history to lead Maine Audubon

Judy Camuso has been named 1st woman in history to lead Maine Audubon

by Leela Stockley

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

by Leela Stockley

Main Street in Bangor will be reduced to one-lane traffic this week

by Leela Stockley

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

New restrictions on the moose hunts are moving forward despite a clash between guides and an unexpected fight in the Maine Legislature.

by Michael Shepherd

Major monthlong road detour in Hancock County starts today

Major monthlong road detour in Hancock County starts today

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Where in Maine should you live? Take this quiz to find out.

Where in Maine should you live? Take this quiz to find out.

by Kathleen O'Brien

This mural-filled 1790 home that was once a country club is selling for $279K

This mural-filled 1790 home that was once a country club is selling for $279K

by Kathleen O'Brien

This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday

This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday

by Emily Burnham

Ellsworth mulls possible dog park after years of being asked to build one

Ellsworth mulls possible dog park after years of being asked to build one

by Sabrina Martin

This group aims to preserve and share a Maine island’s historic apple

This group aims to preserve and share a Maine island’s historic apple

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Watch: How to identify and harvest Maine fiddleheads

Watch: How to identify and harvest Maine fiddleheads

by Homestead Contributor

From costumes to rapids, scenes from the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

From costumes to rapids, scenes from the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

by Susan Bard

UMaine football has a quarterback battle this spring

UMaine football has a quarterback battle this spring

by Larry Mahoney

Latest Obituaries

Amanda L. Balsdon

Amanda Alley Marcoux

Gail Anne Haines

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LATEST NEWS

Police justified in shooting Wilton man who pointed pellet gun during standoff

Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing ‘real‑world’ readiness

Ceasefire at risk after US seizes Iranian ship, Iran shuns peace talks

This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday

OPINION

Janet Mills falls short as a champion for domestic violence survivors

Janet Mills falls short as a champion for domestic violence survivors

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Unenrolled voters should participate in Maine’s June primary

Letter: Unenrolled voters should participate in Maine’s June primary

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Fleeing driver slams into Bar Harbor police cruiser

Midcoast DA, state Senate candidate clash over case dismissals, public safety

4 charged in alleged kidnapping and beating in Waldoboro drug case

NATIONAL NEWS

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’

Oil falls by 11% after Iran’s foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open

US reportedly received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles since Thursday

POLITICS

Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits frontrunner stride

Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits frontrunner stride

by Billy Kobin, Portland Press Herald

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

Why a Maine Republican frontrunner is lobbying his childhood school board

Millions claimed new overtime tax break. Some may have gotten it wrong.

Susan Collins worried about Iran cyberattacks during partial government shutdown

BUSINESS

CMP seeks rate changes

CMP seeks rate changes

by CBS 13

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

US home builder sentiment drops to 7-month low in April

United-American mega deal could raise fares and face antitrust roadblock

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

I’ve hunted turkeys for years. These 5 things still make the biggest difference.

I’ve hunted turkeys for years. These 5 things still make the biggest difference.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

18 jaw-dropping views from Katahdin to help you plan for warmer weather

18 jaw-dropping views from Katahdin to help you plan for warmer weather

by Lindsay Putnam

What I got wrong about cold-water safety in Maine

What I got wrong about cold-water safety in Maine

by Joseph Foran, Outdoors Contributor

Maine’s largest canoe race draws hundreds to Kenduskeag Stream

Maine’s largest canoe race draws hundreds to Kenduskeag Stream

by Susan Bard

SPORTS

Caribou native to replace longtime Hampden Academy boys basketball head coach

UMaine men’s hockey navigates new transfer landscape while seeking bounceback season

UMaine men’s hockey adds 6 players in transfer portal including 2 from rival schools

UMaine softball edges Husson 2-1 on pinch-hit home run

Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic

Former high school teammate recruited UMaine baseball’s top hitter to Orono

OPINION

Why are women excluded from automatic draft registration?

New state standards shouldn’t ignore value of library volunteers

Immigration rules should support families, not tear them apart

City Councilor Wayne Mallar represents all Bangor residents, not just those he deems worthy

Trump executive order doesn’t change the fact that mail-in ballots are valid

Without creative solutions, Maine will lose blueberry land to house lots

Latest news in your region

Bangor

3-alarm fire damages Levant home, spreads to outbuilding

3-alarm fire damages Levant home, spreads to outbuilding

hancock

Maine brewer who bought Blue Hill garden center plans to sell beer there

Maine brewer who bought Blue Hill garden center plans to sell beer there

MIDCOAST

Belfast Repair Cafe fights rising costs by helping people fix what they already own

Belfast Repair Cafe fights rising costs by helping people fix what they already own

PORTLAND

These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.

These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook company addresses health care crunch with free employee clinic

Aroostook company addresses health care crunch with free employee clinic

CENTRAL MAINE

Sangerville man killed in motorcycle crash on Maine Turnpike

Sangerville man killed in motorcycle crash on Maine Turnpike

DOWN EAST

A remote Maine town is ready to close its 5-student school

A remote Maine town is ready to close its 5-student school

PISCATAQUIS

Milo sawmill will close this month due to rising costs, owner says

Milo sawmill will close this month due to rising costs, owner says

YORK

Man accused of molesting children in Rhode Island found hiding in Maine

Man accused of molesting children in Rhode Island found hiding in Maine

News

Elizabeth Warren to join Graham Platner campaign event this Saturday

Elections

Elizabeth Warren to join Graham Platner campaign event this Saturday

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Janet Mills calls transgender athlete referendum a Republican ‘political ploy’

Elections

Janet Mills calls transgender athlete referendum a Republican ‘political ploy’

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Susan Collins unlikely to support ‘further hostilities’ against Iran

Washington

Susan Collins unlikely to support ‘further hostilities’ against Iran

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

A judge has halted Trump’s ballroom. He says a hospital is part of White House project.

Nation

A judge has halted Trump’s ballroom. He says a hospital is part of White House project.

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

State

DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Bears in Acadia — not tourists — are what MDI residents are talking about this spring

Bears in Acadia — not tourists — are what MDI residents are talking about this spring

April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Graham Platner and Janet Mills are running radically different campaigns

Elections

Graham Platner and Janet Mills are running radically different campaigns

April 17, 2026

USDA targets Maine homeowners with new wave of foreclosure filings

Housing

USDA targets Maine homeowners with new wave of foreclosure filings

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Jared Golden and Republicans kill latest bid to rein in Donald Trump’s Iran powers

Washington

Jared Golden and Republicans kill latest bid to rein in Donald Trump’s Iran powers

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

RFK Jr. touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress

Washington

RFK Jr. touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush unveils tax plan

Elections

Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush unveils tax plan

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

Elections

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Republican ad uses an AI deepfake of Graham Platner

Elections

Republican ad uses an AI deepfake of Graham Platner

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Google and Pentagon reportedly negotiating classified AI deal

Washington

Google and Pentagon reportedly negotiating classified AI deal

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

US will punish fraud and insider trading, regulator tells Congress

Washington

US will punish fraud and insider trading, regulator tells Congress

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

Washington

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Susan Collins joins with Republicans to block limits on Trump’s Iran war powers

Washington

Susan Collins joins with Republicans to block limits on Trump’s Iran war powers

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

State

When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Plans to revive Bucksport railroad delayed by complaints about the operator

Government

Plans to revive Bucksport railroad delayed by complaints about the operator

April 16, 2026

Republican candidates for governor are racing to get Donald Trump’s endorsement

Elections

Republican candidates for governor are racing to get Donald Trump’s endorsement

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Graham Platner proposes 5% tax on wealth over $1 billion

Elections

Graham Platner proposes 5% tax on wealth over $1 billion

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Janet Mills holds low-key town hall at Bowdoin College as questions surround Senate bid

Elections

Janet Mills holds low-key town hall at Bowdoin College as questions surround Senate bid

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Waldo County prosecutor considers charging Hancock probate judge with perjury

Police and Courts

Waldo County prosecutor considers charging Hancock probate judge with perjury

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus ‘Made in the USA’ claims

Nation

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus ‘Made in the USA’ claims

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026