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Joe Baldacci launches Democratic run for Maine’s 2nd District

by Michael Shepherd 5 hours agoJanuary 12, 2026

Bangor state Sen. Joe Baldacci is the latest Democrat to join a crowded primary for the right to represent the conservative-leaning half of the state.

How Maine could fix its physician shortage without a public medical school

by Kasey Turman 10 hours ago

Police and Courts

Bangor residents weigh in on rising crime and safety downtown

by Annie Rupertus 10 hours agoJanuary 12, 2026

State

Online casino gambling is coming to Maine. Here’s what that means.

by Michael Shepherd 10 hours agoJanuary 12, 2026

One of Maine’s most expensive road projects eyes spring groundbreaking

by Cameron Levasseur January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

How a new hockey team is finding its footing in Presque Isle

by Cameron Levasseur January 10, 2026

Judge rejects Juniper Ridge Landfill’s proposal to more than double in size

by Marie Weidmayer January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Criminal case focuses on immigrant health provider that billed millions to MaineCare

by Sawyer Loftus January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine sues Milford property owner for blocking a stream to build a driveway

by Marie Weidmayer January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

I’m the new Belfast reporter for the BDN

by Bridget Huber January 9, 2026

Bangor hires new homelessness response coordinator

by Annie Rupertus January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

State

Former Maine town manager denies council’s allegations of misspent money

by Daniel O'Connor January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Republican faces pushback Down East early in his Maine Senate run

by Daniel O'Connor January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

This ‘castle’ on a northern Maine lake is for sale

by Kathleen O'Brien January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Bangor residents have 12 days to build a 42,000-piece puzzle

by Annie Rupertus January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The most expensive homes sold in each Maine county last year

by Kathleen O'Brien January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

State

What’s next for a bill that would let Maine counties declare bankruptcy

by Daniel O'Connor January 7, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine’s public safety chief ducks lawmaker questions on excessive force lawsuit

by Callie Ferguson January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

Maine school board fires teacher over comments about Charlie Kirk

by Kasey Turman January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Northern Light EMMC makes Forbes’ top hospitals list

by Annie Rupertus January 6, 2026January 6, 2026