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

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

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

ZZ Top joins upcoming concert lineup at Bangor Waterfront

by Leela Stockley

Seaside Pharmacy in Stonington shuttered permanently after pharmacist died last fall

by Will Robinson, Island Ad-Vantages

Bangor group that collected nearly 8,000 littered syringes gets contract extension

by Annie Rupertus

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

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

The bill, approved by Gov. Janet Mills last week, pushes the end date of the Maine Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit to Dec. 31, 2036.

by Kathleen O'Brien

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 5 hours agoApril 21, 2026

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

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

by Marie Weidmayer

A Winslow man with disabilities is missing

A Winslow man with disabilities is missing

by Leela Stockley

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

by Leela Stockley

Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop

Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop

by Leela Stockley

Midcoast dress giveaway ensures no one is priced out of prom

Midcoast dress giveaway ensures no one is priced out of prom

by Bridget Huber

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’

by Cameron Levasseur

Volunteers use radar to pinpoint remains at Loring sentry dog cemetery

Volunteers use radar to pinpoint remains at Loring sentry dog cemetery

by Cameron Levasseur

Aroostook border collie stars in children’s book series

Aroostook border collie stars in children’s book series

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Ellsworth denies business license to cannabis chain for 2nd time

Ellsworth denies business license to cannabis chain for 2nd time

by Sabrina Martin

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LATEST 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

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

Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions

OPINION

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

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

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: New millionaire tax good for Maine

Letter: New millionaire tax good for Maine

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Maine fisherman left disabled after boat ran aground sues captain for negligence

Bangor wedding caterer who left newlyweds hanging must pay restitution

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

NATIONAL NEWS

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

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

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

POLITICS

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

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

by Michael Shepherd

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

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

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

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

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

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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

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

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

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Bangor

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

hancock

Ellsworth will pay $19K to demolish a home gutted by a 2023 fire

Ellsworth will pay $19K to demolish a home gutted by a 2023 fire

MIDCOAST

One of the most famous views in American art is now open to the public

One of the most famous views in American art is now open to the public

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

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

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

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