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Susan Collins worried about Iran cyberattacks during partial government shutdown

Susan Collins worried about Iran cyberattacks during partial government shutdown

by Kasey Turman

Elizabeth Warren to join Graham Platner campaign event this Saturday

by BDN staff reports

Caribou native to replace longtime Hampden Academy boys basketball head coach

by Larry Mahoney

Janet Mills calls transgender athlete referendum a Republican ‘political ploy’

Janet Mills calls transgender athlete referendum a Republican ‘political ploy’

The remarks on the heated issue come as Mills continues to tour the state as polls show her trailing progressive military veteran Graham Platner.

by Benjamin Kail and Michael Shepherd

These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.

These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.

by Joe Lawlor, Portland Press Herald

Maine teenager accused of double homicide to appear in court

Maine teenager accused of double homicide to appear in court

by Marie Weidmayer

Millions claimed new overtime tax break. Some may have gotten it wrong.

Millions claimed new overtime tax break. Some may have gotten it wrong.

by Reuters

This spring it is bears — not tourists — that MDI residents are talking about

This spring it is bears — not tourists — that MDI residents are talking about

by Sabrina Martin

What to do if you encounter a black bear while hiking in Maine

What to do if you encounter a black bear while hiking in Maine

by Sabrina Martin

Presque Isle man facing up to 20 years for possessing child sex abuse materials

Presque Isle man facing up to 20 years for possessing child sex abuse materials

by Paula Brewer

CMP seeks rate changes

CMP seeks rate changes

by CBS 13

Everything fans need to know to watch the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

Everything fans need to know to watch the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

by Pete Warner

Deer Isle teachers give school board members an earful over staff turnover

Deer Isle teachers give school board members an earful over staff turnover

by Jack Beaudoin, Island Ad-Vantages

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LATEST NEWS

Aroostook man pleads guilty to child sex abuse material charges

Firefighters battle blaze in Levant

Mainer accused of killing and dismembering Irish farmer assaulted in prison

Midcoast fire department picks 1st new chief since 1990s

OPINION

Letter: I enthusiastically support Joe Baldacci for Congress

Letter: I enthusiastically support Joe Baldacci for Congress

by Opinion Contributor

New state standards shouldn’t ignore value of library volunteers

New state standards shouldn’t ignore value of library volunteers

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Lewiston lockdowns lifted after report of armed gunman

Paralyzed Maine man wins $6.5M after jury finds Northern Light negligent

4 vehicles involved in pile-up crash at UMaine campus

NATIONAL NEWS

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’

Oil falls by 11% after Iran’s foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz open

US reportedly received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles since Thursday

POLITICS

Susan Collins unlikely to support ‘further hostilities’ against Iran

Susan Collins unlikely to support ‘further hostilities’ against Iran

by Christopher Burns

A judge has halted Trump’s ballroom. He says a hospital is part of White House project.

DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

Graham Platner and Janet Mills are running radically different campaigns

Jared Golden and Republicans kill latest bid to rein in Donald Trump’s Iran powers

BUSINESS

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

by Kathleen O'Brien

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

US home builder sentiment drops to 7-month low in April

United-American mega deal could raise fares and face antitrust roadblock

How tariffs are driving up the cost of a 45-unit housing development in Maine

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Maine’s ‘Big Night’ is happening now. Here’s what you can see this week.

Maine’s ‘Big Night’ is happening now. Here’s what you can see this week.

by Susan Bard

Sea-run smelting is underway in Down East Maine. Here’s what it looks like.

Sea-run smelting is underway in Down East Maine. Here’s what it looks like.

by Jake Scoville, Outdoors Contributor

Warden was surprised when he encountered this first-time angler

Warden was surprised when he encountered this first-time angler

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

A groundhog under my steps cost me thousands

A groundhog under my steps cost me thousands

by Bill Graves

SPORTS

UMaine men’s hockey navigates new transfer landscape while seeking bounceback season

UMaine men’s hockey adds 6 players in transfer portal including 2 from rival schools

UMaine softball edges Husson 2-1 on pinch-hit home run

Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic

Former high school teammate recruited UMaine baseball’s top hitter to Orono

UMaine defenseman picked as first team All-American

OPINION

Immigration rules should support families, not tear them apart

City Councilor Wayne Mallar represents all Bangor residents, not just those he deems worthy

Trump executive order doesn’t change the fact that mail-in ballots are valid

Without creative solutions, Maine will lose blueberry land to house lots

I’m supporting Janet Mills because I know where she stands. That’s not the case with Graham Platner.

When energy policy costs Maine jobs

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Bangor

How the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race became the biggest of its kind in New England

How the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race became the biggest of its kind in New England

hancock

Bucksport’s landmark Chinese restaurant is under new ownership

Bucksport’s landmark Chinese restaurant is under new ownership

MIDCOAST

Soaring fuel costs strain Maine farmers, offering no relief on food prices

Soaring fuel costs strain Maine farmers, offering no relief on food prices

PORTLAND

3 Mainers awarded Guggenheim fellowships

3 Mainers awarded Guggenheim fellowships

AROOSTOOK

Madawaska residents approve $1.15 million tax abatement payment to paper mill

Madawaska residents approve $1.15 million tax abatement payment to paper mill

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man thrown from motorcycle in deadly crash

Maine man thrown from motorcycle in deadly crash

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 sawmill will close this month due to rising costs, owner says

Milo sawmill will close this month due to rising costs, owner says

YORK

Man accused of molesting children in Rhode Island found hiding in Maine

Man accused of molesting children in Rhode Island found hiding in Maine

News

USDA targets Maine homeowners with new wave of foreclosure filings

Housing

USDA targets Maine homeowners with new wave of foreclosure filings

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RFK Jr. touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress

Washington

RFK Jr. touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to Congress

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Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush unveils tax plan

Elections

Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush unveils tax plan

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

Elections

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Republican ad uses an AI deepfake of Graham Platner

Elections

Republican ad uses an AI deepfake of Graham Platner

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Google and Pentagon reportedly negotiating classified AI deal

Washington

Google and Pentagon reportedly negotiating classified AI deal

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

US will punish fraud and insider trading, regulator tells Congress

Washington

US will punish fraud and insider trading, regulator tells Congress

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

Washington

Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Susan Collins joins with Republicans to block limits on Trump’s Iran war powers

Washington

Susan Collins joins with Republicans to block limits on Trump’s Iran war powers

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

State

When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Plans to revive Bucksport railroad delayed by complaints about the operator

Government

Plans to revive Bucksport railroad delayed by complaints about the operator

April 16, 2026

Republican candidates for governor are racing to get Donald Trump’s endorsement

Elections

Republican candidates for governor are racing to get Donald Trump’s endorsement

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Graham Platner proposes 5% tax on wealth over $1 billion

Elections

Graham Platner proposes 5% tax on wealth over $1 billion

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Janet Mills holds low-key town hall at Bowdoin College as questions surround Senate bid

Elections

Janet Mills holds low-key town hall at Bowdoin College as questions surround Senate bid

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Waldo County prosecutor considers charging Hancock probate judge with perjury

Police and Courts

Waldo County prosecutor considers charging Hancock probate judge with perjury

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus ‘Made in the USA’ claims

Nation

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus ‘Made in the USA’ claims

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Trump’s reversal on daycare upends a bipartisan push to lower costs

Nation

Trump’s reversal on daycare upends a bipartisan push to lower costs

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Lawmakers kick trans athlete referendum to Maine voters to decide in November

Elections

Lawmakers kick trans athlete referendum to Maine voters to decide in November

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Complaints mount as rural mail delivery in Maine gets more erratic

Government

Complaints mount as rural mail delivery in Maine gets more erratic

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Penobscot Bay is the latest focus of ‘forever chemicals’ testing in Maine

Penobscot Bay is the latest focus of ‘forever chemicals’ testing in Maine

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Disability rights group condemns Graham Platner’s use of slur in interview

Elections

Disability rights group condemns Graham Platner’s use of slur in interview

April 14, 2026April 17, 2026

Maine Legislature passes first in the nation ban on data centers

State

Maine Legislature passes first in the nation ban on data centers

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I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success.

Elections

I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success.

April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Bangor man who murdered friend sentenced to 35 years in prison

Police and Courts

Bangor man who murdered friend sentenced to 35 years in prison

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026