DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States has quietly acknowledged that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard successfully put an imaging satellite into orbit this week in a launch that […]
Posted inBangor
Where to find — or how to make — these classic Maine fall foods
Classic Maine recipes are made for the cool autumn mornings where you can start up your stove, warm up your kitchen and cook a hearty meal.
Posted inAroostook
A family discovery unlocks crucial links to Aroostook’s Swedish roots
New Sweden’s founding is a story of hardship and perseverance as families gave up their home country for unfamiliar territory.
Posted inCentral Maine
Maine vet shot in his home by police files federal lawsuit
The couple thought they were victims of a burglary attempt, the lawsuit said.
Posted inHancock
Maine couple buys Stonington restaurant space that once hosted Aragosta
New owners Laura and Erik Johnson own and operate Mainely Meat BBQ Dreamwood Hill restaurant in Bar Harbor.
Posted inOutdoors
An owl swoops down on a skunk in this remarkable trail cam photo
It doesn’t take a doctorate in wildlife biology to know that’s not a particularly astute move by the soon-to-be stinky owl.
Posted inUniversity of Maine Black Bear Sports
UMaine basketball’s Anna Kahelin gearing up for the season, 3 knee surgeries later
University of Maine guard Anna Kahelin has only played nine games since injuring her knee in 2020 freshman year, and is still healing.
Posted inPortland
From the NFL to Maine, a Bangor native’s company gives history a future
Digitally preserving venerable, old pictures, documents and artifacts is Kristen Gwinn-Becker’s business as founding CEO of HistoryIT.
Posted inPolitics
Why Maine mechanics say they need a ‘right to repair’ law
It is a war between generic parts manufacturers and independent repair shops and automakers alongside their affiliated dealerships.
Posted inOpinion Contributor
Congress has many problems to fix. It prioritized clothes.
“Pass an on-time budget? No way. Ensure that U.S. Sen. John Fetterman can wear shorts and hoodies in the Senate? Absolutely critical.”
Posted inNation
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in […]
Posted inNation
Trump won’t try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will not seek to get his Georgia election interference case transferred to federal court, his attorneys said in a filing Thursday, three weeks […]
Posted inHomestead
Sure, you could eat a decorative gourd. But don’t.
It’s decorative gourd season, Mainers.
Posted inNation
Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Emotional and physical abuse by parents who expected her to someday play a “supporting role” in her own life in deference to a future husband featured […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Praise for the BDN outdoor coverage
“It’s like I’m hiking with them while I’m reading their adventures.”
Posted inNation
What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be getting a little easier for adults to find but they’re still frustratingly scarce for young children. Health officials said Thursday the kid […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Pass Question 2 to close foreign government loophole
“A yes vote on Question 2 would close that loophole and put elections back in the hands of Maine people — and out of reach from foreign government-owned entities.”
Posted inLetters
Letter: Stop worrying about Joe Biden’s age
“It’s his age that gives him the experience, insight and knowledge to lead, and his accomplishments prove that.”
Posted inNation
Utah and Arizona will pay to keep national parks open if federal government shutdown occurs
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona and Utah will keep iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and […]
Posted inUncategorized
How Damian Lillard’s blockbuster trade to Milwaukee shapes the Eastern Conference race
The news presents an appropriate time to reset how the Boston Celtics and other East contenders spent their offseason.