Bangor Daily News

Northern Maine’s top outdoors show draws weekend crowds

Northern Maine’s top outdoors show draws weekend crowds

by Paula Brewer

Drivers, police dog injured in Windham crash

by Wendy Watkins

Gas prices could be same or ‘a little bit higher’ before midterms, Trump says

by Reuters

This Maine man knows how to find the land’s hidden histories in the woods

This Maine man knows how to find the land’s hidden histories in the woods

For decades, ecologist Tom Wessels has pioneered and publicized the art of “reading the forested landscape” in New England.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Brunswick man charged with murder after police find body

Brunswick man charged with murder after police find body

by Wendy Watkins

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

Cellphones will be banned in Maine schools this fall

by Ethan Andrews

Trump says US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed talks

Trump says US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed talks

by Reuters

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

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

by Annie Rupertus

If you want to catch more trout, start by understanding these 3 bugs

If you want to catch more trout, start by understanding these 3 bugs

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

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

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

Latest Obituaries

Alice Kreamer Morse

John Andrew Carter

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LATEST NEWS

Maine campaigns ramping up AI use to reach and persuade voters

House that’s falling into Penobscot River stuck in years-long wait for FEMA funding

Wildfire burns 1.5 acres in Aroostook

Trump watches UFC fights ‘impassively’ after Iran talks unsuccessful

OPINION

Letter: Kudos to BDN’s Aroostook County team

Letter: Kudos to BDN’s Aroostook County team

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: We need leaders who understand rural Maine

Letter: We need leaders who understand rural Maine

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

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

Pellet stove suspected in fire that gutted Jonesboro home

23 people take US citizenship oath in Bangor

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-Iran peace talks end without a deal

US-Iran peace talks end without a deal

by Reuters

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

US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations

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

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

These Maine towns are the best places to hunt spring turkeys

These Maine towns are the best places to hunt spring turkeys

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

Texas hike revealed surprising connection to Maine’s mountains

Texas hike revealed surprising connection to Maine’s mountains

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

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

SPORTS

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

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

OPINION

Maintaining public lands is good business for our state

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

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

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

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor math team wins state championship

Bangor math team wins state championship

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

Wyeth painting caught in battle over Cushing church ownership

Wyeth painting caught in battle over Cushing church ownership

PORTLAND

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

AROOSTOOK

New Aroostook gathering spot aims to spark connections

New Aroostook gathering spot aims to spark connections

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

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

Washington

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

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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

Police and Courts

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

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

Elections

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

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

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

Professional Football

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

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