State Archives - Bangor Daily News

Mehmet Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine and other states

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health News March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

The Trump administration has signaled a willingness to halt billions of dollars in federal health payments mirroring moves it made against Minnesota.

Why Amazon is making an aggressive expansion into rural Maine

by Daniel O'Connor March 21, 2026

Where to find the best dive bars in Maine

by Emily Burnham March 21, 2026

Maine lawmakers advance bill to allow more ADUs, greater housing density

by Hannah LaClaire, Portland Press Herald March 20, 2026

Maine awards $12M to support affordable apartments in 3 cities

by Christopher Burns March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine’s courts push for more cybersecurity as all records move online

by Marie Weidmayer March 18, 2026

As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security

by Sean Scott, The Maine Monitor March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Maine could help convert empty schools into housing. But it’s tricky.

by Caitlin Andrews, The Maine Monitor March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Outgoing Maine hospital lobbyist says health costs can’t be stopped

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree

by Kristian Moravec, The Maine Monitor March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

See how much gas prices have increased in Maine and across the nation

by Leela Stockley March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Owner of 15 Subway shops in Maine files for bankruptcy

by Elizabeth Walztoni March 12, 2026March 16, 2026

50-year-old temperature record broken in Bangor during spring heat wave

by Leela Stockley March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

A Maine educator didn’t have a curriculum to teach a foundational skill for reading. So she created her own.

by Kristian Moravec, The Maine Monitor March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Paganism is becoming more popular in Maine

by Sean Scott, The Maine Monitor March 9, 2026March 11, 2026

Spring flood risk low as Maine drought continues

by Molly Enking, Maine Public March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

$4.6M awarded for wetland restoration around the Maine

by Sam Norton, The Maine Monitor March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

State

Man accused of fatally shooting Maine lawyer and philanthropist found fit to stand trial

by Ethan Andrews March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

These Maine towns have the most cannabis businesses

by Cameron Levasseur March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine National Guard deployed to Rhode Island for blizzard cleanup

by Ethan Andrews February 26, 2026February 26, 2026