Bangor Daily News

Bangor City Council passes ban on data centers

Bangor City Council passes ban on data centers

by Kasey Turman

Troubled MDI hotel to open next month under new ownership

by Sabrina Martin

Houlton man questions legality of surveillance cameras bought with ARPA funds

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Railroad employee was fired after being injured in fiery Maine derailment, lawsuit says

by Marie Weidmayer

Caribou has a full-time code enforcement officer for first time in a year and a half

by Cameron Levasseur

Maine Democrat says congressmen accused of misconduct should resign or be expelled

Maine Democrat says congressmen accused of misconduct should resign or be expelled

Chellie Pingree is among the rising number of House members calling for at least two colleagues to resign or face expulsion over allegations of sexual misconduct.

by Benjamin Kail

US Rep. Eric Swalwell to quit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

US Rep. Eric Swalwell to quit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

by Reuters

Jordan Wood scrubs Eric Swalwell’s endorsement from website and calls on him to resign

Jordan Wood scrubs Eric Swalwell’s endorsement from website and calls on him to resign

by Benjamin Kail

Amazon buys former Hermon drive-in for $1.9M

Amazon buys former Hermon drive-in for $1.9M

by Kasey Turman

He was detained by ICE. When he got out, he couldn’t find his car.

He was detained by ICE. When he got out, he couldn’t find his car.

by Caitlin Andrews, The Maine Monitor

9 UMaine men’s hockey players enter transfer portal

9 UMaine men’s hockey players enter transfer portal

by Larry Mahoney

House that’s falling into Penobscot River stuck in years-long wait for FEMA funding

House that’s falling into Penobscot River stuck in years-long wait for FEMA funding

by Kasey Turman

Maine campaigns ramping up AI use to reach and persuade voters

Maine campaigns ramping up AI use to reach and persuade voters

by Benjamin Kail

Maine had one of the lowest economic growth rates in the country last year

Maine had one of the lowest economic growth rates in the country last year

by Ari Snider, Maine Public

Fishermen worry proposed underwater Down East data center would displace them

Fishermen worry proposed underwater Down East data center would displace them

by Paula Horvath, Quoddy Tides

Graham Platner will rally with Elizabeth Warren in Maine this week

Graham Platner will rally with Elizabeth Warren in Maine this week

by Christopher Burns

A 10-pound rainbow trout was just caught in Maine

A 10-pound rainbow trout was just caught in Maine

by Susan Bard

Latest Obituaries

Gail Doris Hatch

Robert Paradis Chaplin

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LATEST NEWS

Home sales were limping even before war, $4 gas. Now what?

Mavs ready to pivot to future with Cooper Flagg after season mercifully ends with win over Bulls

Police say Thomaston man trashed hospital emergency room

NY homicide suspect arrested in Maine

OPINION

Maine needs contaminant testing for medical cannabis

Maine needs contaminant testing for medical cannabis

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Kudos to BDN’s Aroostook County team

Letter: Kudos to BDN’s Aroostook County team

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Cat missing after fire heavily damages Maine mobile home

Fire burns Blue Hill home

Wildfire burns nearly dozen acres in Clifton

NATIONAL NEWS

AI generated picture of Trump appearing to depict himself as Jesus taken off social media

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

Wall Street indexes fall after failed US-Iran peace talks unsettle investors

POLITICS

Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed for now

Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein story dismissed for now

by Reuters

Gas prices could be same or ‘a little bit higher’ before midterms, Trump says

Trump says US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed talks

Trump watches UFC fights ‘impassively’ after Iran talks unsuccessful

US-Iran peace talks end without a deal

BUSINESS

Maine home sales held steady in March

Maine home sales held steady in March

by Christopher Burns

US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations

The most expensive street in Maine

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

These Maine towns are the best places to hunt spring turkeys

These Maine towns are the best places to hunt spring turkeys

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

Texas hike revealed surprising connection to Maine’s mountains

Texas hike revealed surprising connection to Maine’s mountains

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

If you want to catch more trout, start by understanding these 3 bugs

If you want to catch more trout, start by understanding these 3 bugs

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

This Maine man knows how to find the land’s hidden histories in the woods

This Maine man knows how to find the land’s hidden histories in the woods

by Elizabeth Walztoni

SPORTS

UMaine hockey’s Owen Fowler will return to team next season

Former UMaine hockey player from Market Basket family donates $500K to program

Former Hampden and Brewer players headline list of 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

UMaine football coach Jordan Stevens among those named to school’s All Quarter-Century team

Rising men’s basketball star from Maine commits to Michigan

Brewer High hires new basketball and volleyball head coaches

OPINION

Maintaining public lands is good business for our state

Maine’s US Senate race is about fitness for office. Janet Mills is the answer.

Maine has a school construction plan. It lacks a way to pay for it.

Maine needs a broader conversation about vaccination

Janet Mills must fill state vacancies on Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission

A stable Fund for a Healthy Maine is essential for our kids and communities

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Janet Mills hesitant on data center ban, says Jay ‘needs’ the jobs

Janet Mills hesitant on data center ban, says Jay ‘needs’ the jobs

hancock

8 candidates file to run for 3 seats on Bar Harbor Town Council

8 candidates file to run for 3 seats on Bar Harbor Town Council

MIDCOAST

Knox County mum on HR manager being placed on leave

Knox County mum on HR manager being placed on leave

PORTLAND

Drivers, police dog injured in Windham crash

Drivers, police dog injured in Windham crash

AROOSTOOK

Wildfire burns 1.5 acres in Aroostook

Wildfire burns 1.5 acres in Aroostook

CENTRAL MAINE

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

DOWN EAST

Maine herring smokehouse, the last in US, may get a 2nd act

Maine herring smokehouse, the last in US, may get a 2nd act

PISCATAQUIS

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

YORK

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

News

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions

Washington

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein, blasts ‘lies’ and ‘smears’

Nation

Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein, blasts ‘lies’ and ‘smears’

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

‘Losers.’ Trump jabs MAGA media figures critical of his Iran threats

Nation

‘Losers.’ Trump jabs MAGA media figures critical of his Iran threats

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. Here’s what we know.

Nation

Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. Here’s what we know.

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

Health

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race

Elections

Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

Washington

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Child endured painful surgeries after Millinocket hospital failed to diagnose condition, lawsuit says

Police and Courts

Child endured painful surgeries after Millinocket hospital failed to diagnose condition, lawsuit says

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

Elections

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

Elections

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Analysis: Trump’s abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Washington

Analysis: Trump’s abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

Washington

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

Washington

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

Washington

Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

Business

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

April 9, 2026

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

Elections

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

Police and Courts

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

Politics

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

Elections

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

April 8, 2026April 10, 2026

Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty

Housing

Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

Nation

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

State

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026