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Bangor bans parking downtown for snow and ice removal tonight

Bangor bans parking downtown for snow and ice removal tonight

by Christopher Burns

Where the most snow fell in Maine on Wednesday

by Leela Stockley

Bucksport Enterprise founder and community ‘dynamo’ dies at age 80

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Bangor residents have 12 days to build a 42,000-piece puzzle

Bangor residents have 12 days to build a 42,000-piece puzzle

The puzzle depicts an array of global landmarks and measures 5 feet high and more than 21 feet across when assembled.

by Annie Rupertus

Longtime Waldo County Commissioner Betty Johnson has died

Longtime Waldo County Commissioner Betty Johnson has died

by Ethan Andrews

Andre Cushing reelected as Penobscot County Commissioners chair

Andre Cushing reelected as Penobscot County Commissioners chair

by Kasey Turman

Longtime Bar Harbor Planning Board chair abruptly resigns in ‘frustration’

Longtime Bar Harbor Planning Board chair abruptly resigns in ‘frustration’

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story

LifeFlight says increase in number of drones poses risk to pilots and patients

LifeFlight says increase in number of drones poses risk to pilots and patients

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public

What’s next for a bill that would let Maine counties declare bankruptcy

What’s next for a bill that would let Maine counties declare bankruptcy

by Daniel O'Connor

Bucksport approves plans to build a Tractor Supply Company

Bucksport approves plans to build a Tractor Supply Company

by Elizabeth Walztoni

After a limited season last winter, smelt shacks return to a Maine river

After a limited season last winter, smelt shacks return to a Maine river

by Susan Bard

Mobile home park residents in Searsport want local voters to approve rent control rules

Mobile home park residents in Searsport want local voters to approve rent control rules

by Bridget Huber

Corrections officials say security has been bolstered at Maine youth center after escapes

Corrections officials say security has been bolstered at Maine youth center after escapes

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public

Latest Obituaries

Diane Marie Devine Langley

Gail Hartigan Ryan

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LATEST NEWS

After losing home in wildfire, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for LA mayor

Federal prosecutors slam Mangione lawyers’ ‘meritless’ claims about Bondi’s lobbying ties

Fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis raises questions about officers firing at moving vehicles

UMaine hockey faces another pivotal series against strong Providence team

OPINION

Congress must rein in Trump before he spreads more global chaos

Congress must rein in Trump before he spreads more global chaos

by The BDN Editorial Board

Maine needs a climate superfund law

Maine needs a climate superfund law

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

New Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to theft

Dominican gets 5 years for trafficking more than 44 pounds of fentanyl into Maine

Maine police seize 16 pounds of meth in a series of raids

NATIONAL NEWS

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it’s shutting down paper in May

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

POLITICS

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

by The Associated Press

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It’s part of his affordability plan

Trump immigration policies and aging population slow US growth projection, budget office says

Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for ‘white supremacy’ posts

BUSINESS

The most expensive homes sold in each Maine county last year

The most expensive homes sold in each Maine county last year

by Kathleen O'Brien

Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence

Want to add an in-law apartment to your Maine home? This map shows if you can.

5 Bangor properties that sold in December

An 1800s schoolhouse is for sale in Stockton Springs

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

How I finally got this cool critter in front of my new trail camera

How I finally got this cool critter in front of my new trail camera

by Pete Warner

Meet the venomous Maine spider that comes out in the winter

Meet the venomous Maine spider that comes out in the winter

by Julia Bayly

I sat in someone else’s tree stand — and then this happened

I sat in someone else’s tree stand — and then this happened

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

What to do with discarded sourdough starter

What to do with discarded sourdough starter

by Sam Schipani

SPORTS

Cooper Flagg plays through injury scare to lead Mavericks over Kings

Bar Harbor basketball star is becoming one of Maine’s best players

Hermon grounds high-flying Cony offense to remain in 1st place

‘I had to take it on the chin’: UMaine hockey leader bounces back impressively after benching

After playing together at UMaine, these hockey players could face off during Olympics

Formidable girls basketball team from northern Maine looking for 1st state title

OPINION

Janet Mills has right to-do list on Venezuela

US intervention in Venezuela stretches bounds of presidential authority and credibility

Making sense of Donald Trump’s cannabis ‘rescheduling’

Corporate greed drove the US to invade Venezuela

Are AI data centers an economic boon or environmental disaster?

It shouldn’t take luck to stay healthy in Maine

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Crime in Bangor climbs, defying statewide trend

Crime in Bangor climbs, defying statewide trend

hancock

1,500 truckloads of fill will be the last step in capping a coastal Maine Superfund site

1,500 truckloads of fill will be the last step in capping a coastal Maine Superfund site

MIDCOAST

Isle au Haut woodworker marks 50 years as an island craftsman

Isle au Haut woodworker marks 50 years as an island craftsman

PORTLAND

Windham school lifts ‘secure status’ after false alarm

Windham school lifts ‘secure status’ after false alarm

AROOSTOOK

More people are out of work in Aroostook County since last year

More people are out of work in Aroostook County since last year

CENTRAL MAINE

Dog tracks down missing Maine man

Dog tracks down missing Maine man

DOWN EAST

Maine National Guard won’t sell Calais Armory

Maine National Guard won’t sell Calais Armory

PISCATAQUIS

Maine man allegedly stole 2 tractors

Maine man allegedly stole 2 tractors

YORK

1 ejected in Maine rollover crash

1 ejected in Maine rollover crash

News

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

Nation

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

8 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow

Nation

Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow

9 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks

State

State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks

10 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

Messy storm brings icy road conditions to coastal Maine

Weather

Messy storm brings icy road conditions to coastal Maine

14 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

US Christian leaders minister to an anxious diaspora with Venezuela’s future in flux

Nation

US Christian leaders minister to an anxious diaspora with Venezuela’s future in flux

14 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

Garrett Mason runs for Maine governor with the help of a top JD Vance ally

Elections

Garrett Mason runs for Maine governor with the help of a top JD Vance ally

20 hours agoJanuary 7, 2026

Susan Collins undecided on proposed war powers resolution

Washington

Susan Collins undecided on proposed war powers resolution

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Maine’s public safety chief ducks lawmaker questions on excessive force lawsuit

Police and Courts

Maine’s public safety chief ducks lawmaker questions on excessive force lawsuit

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Maine school board fires teacher over comments about Charlie Kirk

Education

Maine school board fires teacher over comments about Charlie Kirk

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

Nation

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case

Nation

What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Northern Light EMMC makes Forbes’ top hospitals list

Bangor

Northern Light EMMC makes Forbes’ top hospitals list

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

DHS deploys 2K federal agents to Minneapolis area to carry out ‘largest immigration operation ever’

Nation

DHS deploys 2K federal agents to Minneapolis area to carry out ‘largest immigration operation ever’

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they really think

Nation

Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here’s what they really think

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home is behind bars

Nation

Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home is behind bars

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban

Nation

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says

Nation

Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Storm will bring ice and snow to Greater Bangor overnight

Weather

Storm will bring ice and snow to Greater Bangor overnight

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack fresh division arises at the Capitol

Washington

On the 5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack fresh division arises at the Capitol

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election year agenda

Elections

Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election year agenda

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York

Nation

George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

MDI boys basketball runs away from Brewer in battle of top players

High School Basketball

MDI boys basketball runs away from Brewer in battle of top players

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Here are Bangor City Council’s top priorities for 2026

Government

Here are Bangor City Council’s top priorities for 2026

January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

Opening a public medical school in Penobscot County is not feasible, study finds

Health

Opening a public medical school in Penobscot County is not feasible, study finds

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026