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Fairmount educator named Penobscot County’s teacher of the year

Fairmount educator named Penobscot County’s teacher of the year

by Annie Rupertus

Wisdom educator named 2026 Aroostook Teacher of the Year

by Christopher Bouchard

Man who killed Bangor neighbor in 2003 to move to supervised apartment

by Marie Weidmayer

Ben Midgley slaps Bobby Charles with ethics complaint over anonymous attack site

by Benjamin Kail

Police seeking Bangor man who has been missing since February

by Ethan Andrews

5 arrested as police investigate Ellsworth area smash-and-grab smoke shop burglaries

by Sabrina Martin

What we know about the 12 burn victims in the midcoast lumber mill fire

What we know about the 12 burn victims in the midcoast lumber mill fire

Eight of the firefighters, emergency medical personnel and lumber mill workers who were injured remain hospitalized.

by Bridget Huber

Trustees approve 4% tuition hike for UMaine students

Trustees approve 4% tuition hike for UMaine students

by Christopher Burns

Baked dirt was mistakenly served to students at Maine school supper

Baked dirt was mistakenly served to students at Maine school supper

by Christopher Burns

Another Maine cannabis shop has been burglarized

Another Maine cannabis shop has been burglarized

by Christopher Burns

Maine mushroom foragers find treasures in the woods after last year’s disappointments

Maine mushroom foragers find treasures in the woods after last year’s disappointments

by Elizabeth Walztoni

The state hates these fish, but fishermen love them

The state hates these fish, but fishermen love them

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

3 Mainers hurt in NH ATV crash

3 Mainers hurt in NH ATV crash

by Christopher Burns

Former Machias man pleads guilty to possession child sex abuse images and videos

Former Machias man pleads guilty to possession child sex abuse images and videos

by Christopher Burns

UMaine baseball sweeps Albany but misses out on America East tourney bye

UMaine baseball sweeps Albany but misses out on America East tourney bye

by Larry Mahoney

Latest Obituaries

Charles L. “Skip” Harris Jr.

Robert and Joyce Lander

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A Penobscot County sporting camp that hosted star athletes is selling for $1M

Maine’s biggest ski resort is in a dispute over $150K of taxpayer money

Aroostook couple’s new lakeside restaurant brings urban fare to The County

Jason Krieger has emerged as UMaine’s ace after Tommy John surgery

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Teachers deserve higher wages, but so do college adjunct faculty

Teachers deserve higher wages, but so do college adjunct faculty

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Endorsing Angus King III and his energy plan

Letter: Endorsing Angus King III and his energy plan

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

High winds hinder investigation of Searsmont mill explosion

Lincolnville firefighter injured in Searsmont lumber mill fire returns home

Man who went missing from Maine assisted living facility has returned

NATIONAL NEWS

Election officials prepare for possible midterm election interference

US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly’s challenge to whistleblower law

Trump says ballroom’s scheduled opening will be around September 2028

POLITICS

Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon’s death toll nears 3,000

Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon’s death toll nears 3,000

by Reuters

Trump dismisses lawsuit against IRS, court filing shows

Maine Republicans point fingers over anonymous website attacks

Susan Collins says Iran war should be authorized by Congress or ended

No clear autism link to antidepressant use during pregnancy, large study finds

BUSINESS

More residences in southern Maine are becoming ‘luxury’ homes

More residences in southern Maine are becoming ‘luxury’ homes

by Kathleen O'Brien

Portland considers 7-story building of tiny apartments

Research shows preapproved housing plans boost construction, but Maine’s program was left unfunded

Ex-Husson president’s house and historic landmark is on the market for $580K

Trump’s gold T1 phone shipping this week. Here’s what it looks like

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GET OUTSIDE u0026amp; DO THINGS

Why there’s no such thing as a ‘top 5’ fly

Why there’s no such thing as a ‘top 5’ fly

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

I returned to a favorite trout stream and everything had changed

I returned to a favorite trout stream and everything had changed

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

What are those beautiful neon pink slime balls in the Maine woods?

What are those beautiful neon pink slime balls in the Maine woods?

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Go back in time by hiking along this old Bar Harbor railway

Go back in time by hiking along this old Bar Harbor railway

by Aislinn Sarnacki

SPORTS

Colby College softball wins its 1st regional title

Whitworth’s 17-hit attack ousts Husson baseball from regional tournament

UMaine basketball coaches support NCAA tourney expansion but unsure of its impact

Colby softball beats Husson with walkoff homer in regional contest

Scarborough native sparks 19-hit attack as Endicott baseball routs Husson in regional opener

Maine high school postseason sporting events can finally be held on Sundays

OPINION

Our union supports Troy Jackson because we’re long overdue for a governor who centers working people

I support Jonathan Bush because I hope the next generation can also come home to Maine

I will vote for Graham Platner — reluctantly

Experience should matter in Maine’s Senate primary

The duality of Thomas Jefferson at the heart of American history

The ‘R-word’ is making a comeback. Maine is working to eliminate it.

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Penobscot County HIV outbreak reaches 43 cases

Penobscot County HIV outbreak reaches 43 cases

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Where are the songbirds? As climate shifts, Acadia’s forests are getting quieter

Where are the songbirds? As climate shifts, Acadia’s forests are getting quieter

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Searsmont to create fund for those affected by mill fire

Searsmont to create fund for those affected by mill fire

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Why Amazon is so interested in Maine

Why Amazon is so interested in Maine

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Grant contest aims to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region

Grant contest aims to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region

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A man is missing after leaving Maine assisted living facility

A man is missing after leaving Maine assisted living facility

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Fisherman dies after rogue wave capsizes skiff off Down East coast

Fisherman dies after rogue wave capsizes skiff off Down East coast

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Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

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Maine woman accused of stealing an ambulance outside hospital

Maine woman accused of stealing an ambulance outside hospital

News

It will hit the 80s in Bangor the next 2 days

Weather

It will hit the 80s in Bangor the next 2 days

18 hours agoMay 18, 2026

Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion identified

Police and Courts

Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion identified

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Fact-checking JD Vance’s and Janet Mills’ dueling statements on healthcare fraud

Government

Fact-checking JD Vance’s and Janet Mills’ dueling statements on healthcare fraud

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

UMaine to honor College World Series baseball teams before Saturday finale

College Baseball

UMaine to honor College World Series baseball teams before Saturday finale

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion

Police and Courts

Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Bangor’s Salt North Tap Room is now closed

Business

Bangor’s Salt North Tap Room is now closed

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts

Politics

Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Angus King raises alarm over VA directive to cut vacant jobs at Maine’s Togus Medical Center

Washington

Angus King raises alarm over VA directive to cut vacant jobs at Maine’s Togus Medical Center

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer

Health

Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer

May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

Inside the struggle to reach a Maine game warden’s plane crash

Police and Courts

Inside the struggle to reach a Maine game warden’s plane crash

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Only a third of Maine Maritime Academy students graduate within 4 years

Education

Only a third of Maine Maritime Academy students graduate within 4 years

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders is coming to Orono with Graham Platner and Troy Jackson

Elections

Bernie Sanders is coming to Orono with Graham Platner and Troy Jackson

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine Republicans willing to give Donald Trump time to solve his big political problem

Washington

Maine Republicans willing to give Donald Trump time to solve his big political problem

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Endicott softball capitalizes on 2 errors in 7th-inning rally to upend Husson

College Softball

Endicott softball capitalizes on 2 errors in 7th-inning rally to upend Husson

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Hundreds of supporters wait hours to see JD Vance speak in Bangor

Bangor

Hundreds of supporters wait hours to see JD Vance speak in Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

JD Vance hits Janet Mills on alleged fraud and boosts Paul LePage in Bangor

Washington

JD Vance hits Janet Mills on alleged fraud and boosts Paul LePage in Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange

Elections

Maine Democrats split over taxing 2nd homes in sharp debate exchange

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers

Washington

Jared Golden says he would support reining in Trump’s Iran war powers

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Watch: JD Vance’s comments at Bangor event

Politics

Watch: JD Vance’s comments at Bangor event

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Live updates: JD Vance speaks in Bangor on alleged healthcare fraud

Washington

Live updates: JD Vance speaks in Bangor on alleged healthcare fraud

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

What to watch when JD Vance comes to Bangor

Washington

What to watch when JD Vance comes to Bangor

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Bangor church’s needle exchange is creating tension with neighbors

Health

Bangor church’s needle exchange is creating tension with neighbors

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant

Police and Courts

Maine police watched a suspect through a neighbor’s camera for 3 years without a warrant

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Details emerge about concerns delaying Bucksport rail line lease

Business

Details emerge about concerns delaying Bucksport rail line lease

May 14, 2026

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