Bangor Daily News

Hampden waste center to bring recycling back to the Bangor area after 6 years

Hampden waste center to bring recycling back to the Bangor area after 6 years

by Kasey Turman

Bangor Family Dollar is closing

by Annie Rupertus

Feds and Mi’kmaq Nation sign deal to protect piece of Aroostook wilderness

by Cameron Levasseur

Teen believed to be involved in St. Albans hit-and-run that seriously injured man

by Jake Freudberg, Morning Sentinel

Advocate called for removal of Maine teen months before double homicide

Advocate called for removal of Maine teen months before double homicide

Testimony on Wednesday painted a troubling portrait of a child who cycled through foster placements for 16 years.

by Marie Weidmayer

Teenager accused of double homicide was in Maine’s child welfare system at birth

Teenager accused of double homicide was in Maine’s child welfare system at birth

by Marie Weidmayer

Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot

Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot

by Benjamin Kail

Wabanaki youth initiative nets $348K federal grant for food program

Wabanaki youth initiative nets $348K federal grant for food program

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

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

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

by Annie Rupertus

Eliot Cutler accused of 5th probation violation

Eliot Cutler accused of 5th probation violation

by Sabrina Martin

Bangor has some of the nation’s cleanest air

Bangor has some of the nation’s cleanest air

by Leela Stockley

Maine wardens join search for missing 24-year-old Winslow man

Maine wardens join search for missing 24-year-old Winslow man

by Leela Stockley

Maine man charged with attempted murder after crashing into Bar Harbor police cruiser

Maine man charged with attempted murder after crashing into Bar Harbor police cruiser

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story and Shaun Farrar, Bar Harbor Story

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

A Maine peninsula’s only road keeps flooding, but the town won’t fix it

A Maine peninsula’s only road keeps flooding, but the town won’t fix it

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Latest Obituaries

Forrest A. Lloyd

Geneva M. Ainaire

Janie A. Crowley

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LATEST NEWS

Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept ‘predictive’ credit scores, officials say

Bangor man in his underwear accused of criminal mischief

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

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

Hand grenade donated to Ellsworth Goodwill

Stranded hikers hoisted by helicopter off Bigelow Mountain

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

NATIONAL NEWS

US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

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

POLITICS

After musing about moon, Trump Org plans tower on planet’s far side

After musing about moon, Trump Org plans tower on planet’s far side

by Reuters

Group running ads for Bobby Charles slapped with ethics complaint

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

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

BUSINESS

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

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

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Why I woke up at 3 a.m. to walk a dark road in the rain

Why I woke up at 3 a.m. to walk a dark road in the rain

by Aislinn Sarnacki

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

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

by Michael Shepherd

SPORTS

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

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

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

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

Bangor sets daily low temperature record during wave of cold weather

Bangor sets daily low temperature record during wave of cold weather

hancock

Plans for Ellsworth playground upgrade inch forward

Plans for Ellsworth playground upgrade inch forward

MIDCOAST

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

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

PORTLAND

Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop

Missing New Hampshire teen located during Maine traffic stop

AROOSTOOK

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

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

CENTRAL MAINE

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

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

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

Maine islanders worried about suspension of mail delivery over USPS debt

Government

Maine islanders worried about suspension of mail delivery over USPS debt

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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

Education

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

April 21, 2026

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

Weather

Sudden snow flurries blow through Bangor

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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

Nation

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

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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

Nation

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

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

Caribou native to replace longtime Hampden Academy boys basketball head coach

High School Basketball

Caribou native to replace longtime Hampden Academy boys basketball head coach

April 17, 2026April 17, 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

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

College Ice Hockey

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

April 17, 2026April 17, 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