Bangor Daily News

What’s your craziest idea for the Bangor Mall?

What’s your craziest idea for the Bangor Mall?

by Paul Koenig

These 5 Hermon homes sold in March

by Kathleen O'Brien

New housing complex for Acadia’s seasonal employees won’t open this summer

by Sabrina Martin

Middle Earth cosplay fandom is slated for northern Maine’s Comicon

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

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

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

The case against Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham has raised questions about how state and federal laws define which jobs are off limits for kids.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

by Michael Shepherd

Former UMaine football player arrested in Florida on sexual assault charges

Former UMaine football player arrested in Florida on sexual assault charges

by Ethan Andrews

Why your first spring fishing trip often goes wrong

Why your first spring fishing trip often goes wrong

by Bill Graves

A Maine hunting and fishing guide gets this question all the time. The answer isn’t simple.

A Maine hunting and fishing guide gets this question all the time. The answer isn’t simple.

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

by Annie Rupertus

Bangor’s Airport Mall sold for $13 million

Bangor’s Airport Mall sold for $13 million

by Annie Rupertus

Maine jury rules for reality TV star in camp dispute

Maine jury rules for reality TV star in camp dispute

by Marie Weidmayer

Midcoast man accused of dumping liquid skunk essence during apartment burglary

Midcoast man accused of dumping liquid skunk essence during apartment burglary

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

by Benjamin Kail

Presque Isle council tables ordinance regulating vacant buildings

Presque Isle council tables ordinance regulating vacant buildings

by Cameron Levasseur

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

Maine man accused of 3 arson fires dating back to 2023

Trump’s fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say

OPINION

Integrating mental health experts with law enforcement could save lives

Integrating mental health experts with law enforcement could save lives

by Opinion Contributor

Maine needs more teachers. Flexible certification can help.

Maine needs more teachers. Flexible certification can help.

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

3 arrested in Milford drug bust

NH man killed when tractor-trailer hit his vehicle on I-95 in Newport

Bangor man accused of whacking someone in the face with a compound bow

NATIONAL NEWS

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

ICE agents to work in airports as long as needed, says US transportation secretary

POLITICS

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public

Watch: Donald Trump to address the nation on Iran war

Susan Collins says she may retire after 6th term

With Trump present, Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship arguments

Judge gives Trump administration access to school sports rosters amid trans athletes lawsuit

BUSINESS

Owner of MDI mansion slashes price by $10M and still can’t find a buyer

Owner of MDI mansion slashes price by $10M and still can’t find a buyer

by Kathleen O'Brien

Maine electric ratepayers could get refunds for 15 years of overpaying for power transmission

You can buy this remote Maine island near the Canadian border for $259K

Is AI denying your insurance claim? It’s happening way more than you think

Controversy follows Bangor housing developer as she plans next project

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Have you been waiting forever to draw a Maine moose tag?

Have you been waiting forever to draw a Maine moose tag?

by Susan Bard

Even a nudist colony got a Maine moose permit. Guides want to change that.

Even a nudist colony got a Maine moose permit. Guides want to change that.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

This setup takes wildlife photos your trail camera never will

This setup takes wildlife photos your trail camera never will

by Ethan Eisenhaur, Outdoors Contributor

Photos and video capture Maine’s season-opening whitewater race

Photos and video capture Maine’s season-opening whitewater race

by Susan Bard

SPORTS

Patriots head coach adds more fuel to A.J. Brown trade speculation

Last year’s playoff disappointment is fueling Red Sox pitcher this season

‘It’s a culture thing’: How the Celtics defied expectations with another 50-win season

Major League pitcher from a small Maine town took ‘interesting’ road back to the Twins

Meet the 49th annual BDN All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball Team

Talented trio of champions leads BDN All-Maine schoolgirl basketball team

OPINION

ICE pledged to go after the ‘worst of the worst.’ That’s not what happened in Maine.

Speeding in highway construction zones is deadly. Maine can stop it.

Mainers don’t want companies tracking them without their consent

Lawmakers must fund child care solutions to solve Maine’s workforce crisis

We studied Maine’s health care problems. Here are solutions we support.

Child labor law case threatens Maine lobster industry

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor city councilor violated ethics code, board says

Bangor city councilor violated ethics code, board says

hancock

$2.5M state project will connect Ellsworth’s walking path to the Down East Sunrise Trail

$2.5M state project will connect Ellsworth’s walking path to the Down East Sunrise Trail

MIDCOAST

2 midcoast towns take different paths with aquaculture votes

2 midcoast towns take different paths with aquaculture votes

PORTLAND

A Maine chef and a restaurateur are finalists for James Beard Awards

A Maine chef and a restaurateur are finalists for James Beard Awards

AROOSTOOK

Former UMPI basketball star who was success story for prison rehabilitation dies

Former UMPI basketball star who was success story for prison rehabilitation dies

CENTRAL MAINE

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

DOWN EAST

Down East Maine’s last shingle mill keeps on sawing

Down East Maine’s last shingle mill keeps on sawing

PISCATAQUIS

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

YORK

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

News

Liberty wants to leave RSU 3 after elementary school closed last year

Education

Liberty wants to leave RSU 3 after elementary school closed last year

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Janet Mills needs help to turn around her flagging US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills needs help to turn around her flagging US Senate primary

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Maine Democrats tack millionaire tax onto Janet Mills’ final spending plan

Politics

Maine Democrats tack millionaire tax onto Janet Mills’ final spending plan

March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Janet Mills will not attend a tribal group’s US Senate candidate forum

Elections

Janet Mills will not attend a tribal group’s US Senate candidate forum

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’

Nation

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

Nation

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

US says coming days in Iran war will be decisive, urges Tehran to make a deal

Nation

US says coming days in Iran war will be decisive, urges Tehran to make a deal

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Bangor’s councilors are among the lowest paid of Maine’s biggest cities

Government

Bangor’s councilors are among the lowest paid of Maine’s biggest cities

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

Police and Courts

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

March 30, 2026April 1, 2026

Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

Washington

Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

Washington

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule

Washington

Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

In Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship, a great-grandson hears echoes of 1898

Washington

In Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship, a great-grandson hears echoes of 1898

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects

Aroostook

These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects

March 30, 2026

Graham Platner raised money with health care lobbyists days before taking pledge not to

Elections

Graham Platner raised money with health care lobbyists days before taking pledge not to

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

What it would take to add voting wards in Bangor

Government

What it would take to add voting wards in Bangor

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Why Trump is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion

State

Why Trump is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion

March 29, 2026March 30, 2026

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

Homestead Weekly

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

Elections

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

March 29, 2026

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

Politics

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

Bangor

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

Police and Courts

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

Housing

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

UMaine hockey’s alternate captain is leaving to play in the AHL

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey’s alternate captain is leaving to play in the AHL

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026