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Finding a doctor in Maine is hard. Here’s how to research your options.

Finding a doctor in Maine is hard. Here’s how to research your options.

3 Maine private islands you can buy for under $1M

Program that housed 100 people in Portland eyes Bangor expansion

He shot his first bear on opening day. It’s now a Maine archery record.

A Mainer’s quest for Labrador’s brook trout

Police checks on Susan Collins’ home spike with high-profile Senate votes

The pattern traces Collins’ transformation from a popular figure into a polarizing one drawing strong Democratic campaigns against her.

Paul LePage is a ‘big fan’ of data centers in an era of skepticism

Paul LePage is a ‘big fan’ of data centers in an era of skepticism

Latest Videos

Photos: Zach Top brings ‘Cold Beer & Country Music’ to Bangor’s waterfront

Photos: Zach Top brings ‘Cold Beer & Country Music’ to Bangor’s waterfront

BIW union ratifies 5-year contract with 17% pay boost

BIW union ratifies 5-year contract with 17% pay boost

Two teens charged in Orrington, Brewer vehicle thefts

Two teens charged in Orrington, Brewer vehicle thefts

Rumor of ICE crackdown on Maine farms highlights fears for legal workers

Rumor of ICE crackdown on Maine farms highlights fears for legal workers

2 Waldo County towns look to build new futures for vacant schools

2 Waldo County towns look to build new futures for vacant schools

Why a viral wallet maker set up shop in Presque Isle

Why a viral wallet maker set up shop in Presque Isle

An algal bloom is spanning 100 miles in the Gulf of Maine

An algal bloom is spanning 100 miles in the Gulf of Maine

An Oklahoma couple creates a vintage haven in Aroostook

An Oklahoma couple creates a vintage haven in Aroostook

Maine high school fall sports season begins in less than 2 weeks

Maine high school fall sports season begins in less than 2 weeks

Latest Obituaries

Clayton S. Bailey

Nicholas “Nick” Borodko

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LATEST NEWS

Federal regulators accept preliminary permit for underwater data center off Eastport

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

Two Phoenix police officers arrested and fired after violent, unreported traffic stop

OPINION

Letter: Susan Collins fights for hard-working Mainers

Letter: Susan Collins fights for hard-working Mainers

Letter: Elect people who will stand up to Trump

Letter: Elect people who will stand up to Trump

Public Safety

NH man dies in Maine dirt bike crash

Ambulance carrying patient crashes in Bangor

Man arrested after allegedly shooting at moving car in Lebanon

NATIONAL NEWS

He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.

‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film

Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii

POLITICS

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada says it will retaliate

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada says it will retaliate

Maine state workers to get raises, $2,000 bonuses under deal ending long dispute

See how fast money poured in after Troy Jackson’s Senate nomination

Matt Dunlap’s campaign is openly attacking Paul LePage’s age

JD Vance to return to Maine next week for Brewer event

BUSINESS

5 Maine houses for sale with asking prices under $200K

5 Maine houses for sale with asking prices under $200K

$800K home tops list of Bangor property sales, July 19-25

A renovated Colonial-style Rockport farmhouse built on land with storied past selling for $785K

Maine has the most homes for sale since 2019

Their plan to build hundreds of Bangor apartments is being held up by decades-old sewers

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

This overlooked Baxter State Park hike offers stunning views of Katahdin

This overlooked Baxter State Park hike offers stunning views of Katahdin

I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.

I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.

Skowhegan ATV trails, access continue to grow

Skowhegan ATV trails, access continue to grow

Sea kayakers can visit this midcoast island for swimming, hiking and a picnic

Sea kayakers can visit this midcoast island for swimming, hiking and a picnic

SPORTS

Luise Reinwald’s 2 goals lead UMaine women’s soccer past Mercer

UMaine football’s preseason All-American kicker could be key difference-maker

UMaine women’s soccer playing home opener against Mercer on Thursday

Rhode Island native Eddie Buehler wins UMaine’s starting quarterback job

Bangor TV station sports director will host pre- and post-game shows for Patriots

Cooper Flagg has handled success with class and a willingness to give back to Maine

OPINION

Bullying prevention is everyone’s responsibility

‘Tire Tracks’ as a statement against gentrification

Write in Graham Platner to give abandoned voters a voice in November

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument offers a beacon of hope

10 years on, Katahdin Woods and Waters is a monument worth celebrating

Rising healthcare and insurance costs are unsustainable

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Woman behind Instagram’s ‘CatsOnACouch’ sues to attend JD Vance’s Brewer event

Woman behind Instagram’s ‘CatsOnACouch’ sues to attend JD Vance’s Brewer event

HANCOCK

Former MDI high schooler claims sex discrimination in expanded Title IX lawsuit

Former MDI high schooler claims sex discrimination in expanded Title IX lawsuit

MIDCOAST

Pilot who died in Bristol plane crash was flying with son

Pilot who died in Bristol plane crash was flying with son

PORTLAND

Power outage and ‘large hail’ shut down Portland Jetport

Power outage and ‘large hail’ shut down Portland Jetport

AROOSTOOK

Houlton wraps up long-awaited $1.3M sidewalk improvements

Houlton wraps up long-awaited $1.3M sidewalk improvements

CENTRAL MAINE

As algal blooms rise, Androscoggin Lake groups fight to ‘keep it blue’

As algal blooms rise, Androscoggin Lake groups fight to ‘keep it blue’

DOWN EAST

Loner orca ‘Old Thom’ spotted off Eastport

Loner orca ‘Old Thom’ spotted off Eastport

PISCATAQUIS

Guilford man charged with murder after deadly assault

Guilford man charged with murder after deadly assault

YORK

Maine man accused of growing more than 4 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms

Maine man accused of growing more than 4 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms

News

A dead whale covered in shark bites keeps washing up on Maine islands

A dead whale covered in shark bites keeps washing up on Maine islands

After irking national Democrats, Matt Dunlap secures their support in 2nd District race

Elections

After irking national Democrats, Matt Dunlap secures their support in 2nd District race

It’s a city-owned snow dump. Caribou wants to turn it into affordable housing.

Government

It’s a city-owned snow dump. Caribou wants to turn it into affordable housing.

Susan Collins takes cautious line on data centers opposed by most Mainers

Elections

Susan Collins takes cautious line on data centers opposed by most Mainers

The old Marden’s in Brewer has been sold

Business

The old Marden’s in Brewer has been sold

Ad on Troy Jackson and Social Security joins wave of misleading claims in Maine Senate race

Elections

Ad on Troy Jackson and Social Security joins wave of misleading claims in Maine Senate race

Janet Mills joins growing chorus opposing major utility merger

State

Janet Mills joins growing chorus opposing major utility merger

Another Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports

State

Another Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports

Bangor’s Together Place recovery center could soon reopen with help from the city

Government

Bangor’s Together Place recovery center could soon reopen with help from the city

Inside Troy Jackson’s warp-speed Senate campaign hiring spree

Elections

Inside Troy Jackson’s warp-speed Senate campaign hiring spree

After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting

Washington

After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting

In Biddeford hearing, Democrats say Trump administration and GOP are failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting

State

In Biddeford hearing, Democrats say Trump administration and GOP are failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting

What we know about the Old Town bridge collapse

Government

What we know about the Old Town bridge collapse

$13.4M job to close troubled Bucksport landfill starts years after state order

Business

$13.4M job to close troubled Bucksport landfill starts years after state order

Paul LePage aims to serve in Congress as long as ‘health and sanity’ allow

Elections

Paul LePage aims to serve in Congress as long as ‘health and sanity’ allow

Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

State

Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

Even small Maine towns are weighing data center bans

State

Even small Maine towns are weighing data center bans

Inside a small Maine town ripped apart by social media

Government

Inside a small Maine town ripped apart by social media

Pictures: Cooper and Ace Flagg host basketball camp for hundreds of Maine kids

Professional Basketball

Pictures: Cooper and Ace Flagg host basketball camp for hundreds of Maine kids

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Professional Sports

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Text to spurned ally raises questions about a possible Graham Platner comeback

Elections

Text to spurned ally raises questions about a possible Graham Platner comeback

Maine insurance bureau approves nearly 15% average rate hike for ACA plans

State

Maine insurance bureau approves nearly 15% average rate hike for ACA plans

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural healthcare

State

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural healthcare

Jen Jones and Tyler Muzzy headline Husson University Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Jen Jones and Tyler Muzzy headline Husson University Sports Hall of Fame inductees

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