Bangor Daily News

Small MDI town votes to reverse nearly 100-year ban on deer hunting

Small MDI town votes to reverse nearly 100-year ban on deer hunting

by Sabrina Martin

Maine man accused in 1987 slaying pleads not guilty

by Ethan Andrews

Driver, and later passenger, accused of OUI in Bangor

by Ethan Andrews

Husson softball and baseball facing Endicott in regional tournaments

by Larry Mahoney

Bangor bans storing belongings on sidewalk amid homelessness debate

Bangor bans storing belongings on sidewalk amid homelessness debate

The council chambers were divided Monday night, with some residents and business owners urging a crackdown on homelessness near the library and homeless residents sharing frustration at being repeatedly kicked out of public places.

by Annie Rupertus

With Graham Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices

With Graham Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices

by Emma Davis, Maine Morning Star

JD Vance will speak in Bangor on Thursday

JD Vance will speak in Bangor on Thursday

by Michael Shepherd

Gerald Talbot, Maine’s 1st Black legislator, dies at 94

Gerald Talbot, Maine’s 1st Black legislator, dies at 94

by Michael Shepherd

Safety inspections on interstate bridge connecting Maine and NH will close shoulders

Safety inspections on interstate bridge connecting Maine and NH will close shoulders

by Christopher Burns

Houlton Ambulance Service plans large disaster exercise

Houlton Ambulance Service plans large disaster exercise

by Paula Brewer

A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

by Daniel O'Connor

Trenton domestic violence call leads to arson charge

Trenton domestic violence call leads to arson charge

by Sabrina Martin

UMaine baseball suffers 1st conference home sweep in 10 years

UMaine baseball suffers 1st conference home sweep in 10 years

by Larry Mahoney

Country star Brad Paisley will play at Bangor waterfront this summer

Country star Brad Paisley will play at Bangor waterfront this summer

by BDN staff reports

Latest Obituaries

Francis L. Lavway

Jean Stevens Amero

Jonathan P. Dearing

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LATEST NEWS

A unique MDI home that looks like a prism is selling for $1.1M

Janet Mills’ inner circle reluctant to join Democrats in rallying behind Graham Platner

New dental hygiene office opens in Bangor

Hampden residents challenge surging home values during town reassessment

OPINION

Modivcare’s goal is ensuring healthcare access through reliable transportation

Modivcare’s goal is ensuring healthcare access through reliable transportation

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Want to avoid rising gas prices? Get an EV.

Letter: Want to avoid rising gas prices? Get an EV.

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Portland man allegedly crashed into bicyclist on purpose

Man charged after Lewiston shootout

Man and woman killed in Maine collision

NATIONAL NEWS

Energy Secretary says Trump ‘open’ to pausing gas tax amid climbing prices

Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

POLITICS

Trump plans to fire FDA chief Marty Makary, sources say

Trump plans to fire FDA chief Marty Makary, sources say

by Reuters

Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Early voting in Maine’s June primaries starts Monday

Maine Democrats shelve criticism of national party’s Joe Baldacci endorsement

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

BUSINESS

This couple moved to Bangor to flee climate change in Texas

This couple moved to Bangor to flee climate change in Texas

by Kathleen O'Brien

Maine bucked nationwide drop in home sales in April

Bangor changed its rules to encourage more housing. Developers say it’s not enough.

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

This harborfront island home selling for $495K comes with its own wharf

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Maine has dozens of fishing waters where adults can’t fish

Maine has dozens of fishing waters where adults can’t fish

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

The best Maine river for an overnight paddling trip

The best Maine river for an overnight paddling trip

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor

Hike Barren Mountain for one of the best views in Maine

Hike Barren Mountain for one of the best views in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki

SPORTS

No-hitter lifts Husson softball to 8th consecutive conference title

Husson baseball notches 7th straight conference title

Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend

Brothers combine for 7 hits to lead Bangor High baseball past Oxford Hills

Kaden Bedard looks forward to continuing UMaine legacy of his Hall-of-Fame father

Albany ousts UMaine from America East softball tourney behind Kennebunk native’s 2-hitter

OPINION

Public health can’t be a political gamble in the face of the next pandemic

How Hungary’s election could foreshadow Maine’s Senate race

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

Respect and protect the Penobscot River

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

The closure of Fairmount School is a cost of delayed decisions in Bangor

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Police investigating a string of vehicle burglaries in Eddington

Police investigating a string of vehicle burglaries in Eddington

hancock

State expands quarantine area for destructive emerald ash borer

State expands quarantine area for destructive emerald ash borer

MIDCOAST

Maine prisoner who walked off job site arrested with woman in New Hampshire

Maine prisoner who walked off job site arrested with woman in New Hampshire

PORTLAND

Mechanic Falls resident killed in Gray crash

Mechanic Falls resident killed in Gray crash

AROOSTOOK

Slain Maine police dog will be honored in DC tribute ceremony

Slain Maine police dog will be honored in DC tribute ceremony

CENTRAL MAINE

Vassalboro man dies after ATV rolls on top of him

DOWN EAST

Calais hospital is shedding staff

Calais hospital is shedding staff

PISCATAQUIS

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

YORK

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

News

How a community is reimagining a historic Aroostook train station

Culture

How a community is reimagining a historic Aroostook train station

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

Education

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

Education

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

May 9, 2026May 10, 2026

Maine candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

Elections

Maine candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

May 8, 2026May 11, 2026

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

Elections

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.

State

Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Moody’s and S&P affirm Maine’s credit rating

State

Moody’s and S&P affirm Maine’s credit rating

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

Elections

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

Elections

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down

High School Basketball

Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

Elections

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

Elections

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Brewer High School names new indoor track coach

Sports

Brewer High School names new indoor track coach

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

State

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

How to watch tonight’s Maine GOP gubernatorial debate hosted by BDN and CBS 13

Elections

How to watch tonight’s Maine GOP gubernatorial debate hosted by BDN and CBS 13

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

Police and Courts

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Kaden Bedard, son of Maine basketball great Andy Bedard, commits to play at UMaine

College Basketball

Kaden Bedard, son of Maine basketball great Andy Bedard, commits to play at UMaine

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

Education

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

State

3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Government

Newburgh residents push back against proposed AI-generated logo

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

Washington

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Binghamton softball uses 9-run, 4th-inning rally to top UMaine in America East tourney

College Softball

Binghamton softball uses 9-run, 4th-inning rally to top UMaine in America East tourney

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

UMaine softball’s Kaelyn Larkin earns All-America East honors

College Softball

UMaine softball’s Kaelyn Larkin earns All-America East honors

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

Elections

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026