Bangor Daily News

Maine island mail carrier to continue service after payment pledge from USPS

Maine island mail carrier to continue service after payment pledge from USPS

by Ethan Andrews

A Maine town decided not to raise the only flood-prone road off its peninsula

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Plans for Ellsworth playground upgrade inch forward

by Sabrina Martin

Bangor shuts down church’s homeless camp after prep school complains

Bangor shuts down church’s homeless camp after prep school complains

The saga encapsulates a years-long struggle for the city, which has repeatedly failed to enact a comprehensive strategy for addressing homelessness.

by Annie Rupertus

Maine Republican candidates are upset about their own party’s online poll

Maine Republican candidates are upset about their own party’s online poll

by Benjamin Kail

Former Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield headlines 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame class

Former Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield headlines 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame class

by Larry Mahoney

Group running ads for Bobby Charles slapped with ethics complaint

Group running ads for Bobby Charles slapped with ethics complaint

by Michael Shepherd

Hand grenade donated to Ellsworth Goodwill

Hand grenade donated to Ellsworth Goodwill

by Ethan Andrews

A Winslow man with disabilities is missing

A Winslow man with disabilities is missing

by Leela Stockley

Former Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield headlines 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame class

Former Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield headlines 2026 Maine Sports Hall of Fame class

by Larry Mahoney

Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable

Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable

by Kathleen O'Brien

Stranded hikers hoisted by helicopter off Bigelow Mountain

Stranded hikers hoisted by helicopter off Bigelow Mountain

by Ethan Andrews

UMaine men’s hockey adds size up front with transfer from Arizona State

UMaine men’s hockey adds size up front with transfer from Arizona State

by Larry Mahoney

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

Maine islanders worried about suspension of mail delivery over USPS debt

Maine asks federal judge to award it ownership of 1893 shipwreck off the coast of MDI

Ellsworth denies business license to cannabis chain for 2nd time

OPINION

Letter: Relief checks won’t help those who need it most

Letter: Relief checks won’t help those who need it most

by Opinion Contributor

Congress must find the courage to rein in Donald Trump

Congress must find the courage to rein in Donald Trump

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Former Houlton town manager will pay $660 fine in assault plea deal

Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop

Saint Albans man hospitalized after hit-and-run outside of his home

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears, US seizes tanker

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

POLITICS

More affordable heating program funds will be released to Maine, Susan Collins says

More affordable heating program funds will be released to Maine, Susan Collins says

by CBS 13

Here’s how Maine’s new ‘millionaire tax’ will work

Fact-checking Maine’s deluge of ads on Susan Collins ahead of the 2026 election

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

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

BUSINESS

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

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

CMP seeks rate changes

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Maine’s wildlife commissioner stepped down early. Why it matters.

Maine’s wildlife commissioner stepped down early. Why it matters.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

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

Watch: How to identify and harvest Maine fiddleheads

Watch: How to identify and harvest Maine fiddleheads

by Homestead Contributor

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

SPORTS

UMaine basketball star Adrianna Smith signs contract with Australia league

UMaine men’s basketball guard transfers to Saint Joseph’s University

Defending men’s champion sets new Boston Marathon course record

UMaine football has a quarterback battle this spring

Caribou native to replace longtime Hampden Academy boys basketball head coach

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

OPINION

It’s not too late for Congress to resume ACA subsidies

I lived and worked with universal health care. It works and it’s less expensive.

Janet Mills falls short as a champion for domestic violence survivors

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

Latest news in your region

Bangor

ZZ Top joins upcoming concert lineup at Bangor Waterfront

ZZ Top joins upcoming concert lineup at Bangor Waterfront

hancock

Seaside Pharmacy in Stonington shuttered permanently after pharmacist died last fall

Seaside Pharmacy in Stonington shuttered permanently after pharmacist died last fall

MIDCOAST

Maine island air service says it won’t deliver mail because USPS owes nearly $400K

Maine island air service says it won’t deliver mail because USPS owes nearly $400K

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

A Maine school hosted an anti-bullying dance team. Libs of TikTok called it ‘grooming’

A Maine school hosted an anti-bullying dance team. Libs of TikTok called it ‘grooming’

CENTRAL MAINE

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

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

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

Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions

Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions

News

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

Weather

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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

Elections

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

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

Washington

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

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

Business

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

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Why a Maine Republican frontrunner is lobbying his childhood school board

Elections

Why a Maine Republican frontrunner is lobbying his childhood school board

April 18, 2026

Susan Collins worried about Iran cyberattacks during partial government shutdown

Washington

Susan Collins worried about Iran cyberattacks during partial government shutdown

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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

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

Nation

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

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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

Nation

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

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

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

Nation

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

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, 2026April 21, 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

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

College Ice Hockey

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

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