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Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

by Ethan Andrews

New Aroostook gathering spot aims to spark connections

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Former UMaine hockey player from Market Basket family donates $500K to program

by Larry Mahoney

Janet Mills hesitant on data center ban, says Jay ‘needs’ the jobs

Janet Mills hesitant on data center ban, says Jay ‘needs’ the jobs

The proposed statewide freeze would ban large data centers for the next 18 months, making Maine the first state to do so. It would also halt plans for a facility at the central Maine town’s former mill.

by Annie Rupertus

Maine Forest Service warns of spring wildfire risk

Maine Forest Service warns of spring wildfire risk

by Ethan Andrews

23 people take US citizenship oath in Bangor

23 people take US citizenship oath in Bangor

by Marie Weidmayer

Tall ship to sail up Penobscot River for 1st time since Columbus ship controversy

Tall ship to sail up Penobscot River for 1st time since Columbus ship controversy

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Midcoast land trust buys property crucial for protecting Atlantic salmon habitat

Midcoast land trust buys property crucial for protecting Atlantic salmon habitat

by Bridget Huber

Wyeth painting caught in battle over Cushing church ownership

Wyeth painting caught in battle over Cushing church ownership

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager

The easiest way to identify birds? Start by ruling them out.

The easiest way to identify birds? Start by ruling them out.

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

The most expensive street in Maine

The most expensive street in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

by Annie Rupertus

Bangor math team wins state championship

Bangor math team wins state championship

by Annie Rupertus

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions

Judge sets $500,000 cash bail for suspect in 2017 Portland cold case murder

UMaine hockey’s Owen Fowler will return to team next season

Pellet stove suspected in fire that gutted Jonesboro home

OPINION

Maine’s US Senate race is about fitness for office. Janet Mills is the answer.

Maine’s US Senate race is about fitness for office. Janet Mills is the answer.

by Opinion Contributor

Maine has a school construction plan. It lacks a way to pay for it.

Maine has a school construction plan. It lacks a way to pay for it.

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

18-year-old arrested in Rockland home invasion

Man dies after becoming trapped in Aroostook house fire

Child endured painful surgeries after Millinocket hospital failed to diagnose condition, lawsuit says

NATIONAL NEWS

Record surge in gasoline prices fuels inflation in March

Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein, blasts ‘lies’ and ‘smears’

‘Losers.’ Trump jabs MAGA media figures critical of his Iran threats

POLITICS

US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations

US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations

by Reuters

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. Here’s what we know.

Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

BUSINESS

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

by Kathleen O'Brien

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

A $600K Victorian mansion for sale in Maine has been a hospital, farm and restaurant

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GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Spring trout fishing is here. Tie these 10 flies now.

Spring trout fishing is here. Tie these 10 flies now.

by Marc McDonald, Outdoors Contributor

Northern Maine’s most prominent outdoor expo opens in Presque Isle this weekend

Northern Maine’s most prominent outdoor expo opens in Presque Isle this weekend

by Paula Brewer

I went hunting with a hawk for the first time. It was over in seconds.

I went hunting with a hawk for the first time. It was over in seconds.

by Christi Holmes Elliott, Outdoors contributor

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

by Tom Roth, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Former Hampden and Brewer players headline list of 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

UMaine football coach Jordan Stevens among those named to school’s All Quarter-Century team

Rising men’s basketball star from Maine commits to Michigan

Brewer High hires new basketball and volleyball head coaches

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel and NY Times’ Dianna Russini respond to resort photos

OPINION

Maine needs a broader conversation about vaccination

Janet Mills must fill state vacancies on Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission

A stable Fund for a Healthy Maine is essential for our kids and communities

Local news for local lives well-lived

US-Iran ceasefire is great news. But Trump’s threats and cryptic war plans demand attention.

A ward system makes sense for Bangor, as does raising councilor pay

Latest news in your region

Bangor

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

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

hancock

Access to offshore Maine island waterfront to be dredged for 1st time in nearly 50 years

Access to offshore Maine island waterfront to be dredged for 1st time in nearly 50 years

MIDCOAST

Major Maine blueberry grower selling off hundreds of acres amid drought

Major Maine blueberry grower selling off hundreds of acres amid drought

PORTLAND

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

AROOSTOOK

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

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

CENTRAL MAINE

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

DOWN EAST

Labor complaint roils Maine lobstering community built on passing traditions to children

Labor complaint roils Maine lobstering community built on passing traditions to children

PISCATAQUIS

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

YORK

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

News

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

Elections

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

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

Washington

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

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

Washington

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

Washington

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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

Washington

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

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

Business

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

April 9, 2026

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

Elections

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

Police and Courts

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

Politics

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

Elections

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

Nation

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

State

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

After months without updates, a trademark has been filed for Trump Mobile plan

Nation

After months without updates, a trademark has been filed for Trump Mobile plan

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war as Hezbollah pauses attacks

Nation

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war as Hezbollah pauses attacks

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Explainer: What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

Washington

Explainer: What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Pete Hegseth claims decisive military victory over Iran

Washington

Pete Hegseth claims decisive military victory over Iran

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Trump says US will work closely with Iran and discuss sanctions

Washington

Trump says US will work closely with Iran and discuss sanctions

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

Washington

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

Politics

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

Health

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

Health

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

Elections

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

Washington

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026