Bangor Daily News

Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree use loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages

Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree use loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages

by Benjamin Kail

Electrical contractor sues New Balance for $255K in unpaid work on Skowhegan factory

by Marie Weidmayer

It will take years for a Penobscot County town to fully dissolve

by Kasey Turman

Woodland settles tax-acquired property lawsuit for $40K

by Cameron Levasseur

Everything we know about the plan to put condos in the Bangor Mall

Everything we know about the plan to put condos in the Bangor Mall

The BDN talked to Michael Cole, a spokesperson for the Bangor Marketplace and Residences LLC.

by Kathleen O'Brien

A developer wants to subdivide 25 acres in Winterport into house lots

A developer wants to subdivide 25 acres in Winterport into house lots

by Bridget Huber

UMaine baseball is finding some wins after slow start

UMaine baseball is finding some wins after slow start

by Larry Mahoney

Small Maine town on Mount Desert Island may allow deer hunt, ending 100-year ban

Small Maine town on Mount Desert Island may allow deer hunt, ending 100-year ban

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Judge declares mistrial for Maine man accused of murdering child in 1986

Judge declares mistrial for Maine man accused of murdering child in 1986

by Tribune Content Agency

Bangor rushes to temporarily ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

Bangor rushes to temporarily ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

by Annie Rupertus

Eliot Cutler’s attorney wants him released on ‘reasonable bail’

Eliot Cutler’s attorney wants him released on ‘reasonable bail’

by Sabrina Martin

Maine’s high court calls Democratic ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

Maine’s high court calls Democratic ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

by Michael Shepherd

Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate

Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate

by Randy Billings, Portland Press Herald

Round-the-clock fitness gym will open new location in Bucksport

Round-the-clock fitness gym will open new location in Bucksport

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Former Chinese restaurant razed in Presque Isle

Former Chinese restaurant razed in Presque Isle

by Cameron Levasseur

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

CIA deception, gun fights. How 2 stranded airmen were rescued in Iran

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

Cooper Flagg’s historic weekend catapults him back to Rookie of Year favorite

Casco Bay Lines proposes fare increase on roundtrip ferry tickets

OPINION

Millionaire tax could hurt small businesses, like doctors, electricians and plumbers

Millionaire tax could hurt small businesses, like doctors, electricians and plumbers

by Opinion Contributor

Why I am optimistic for the Wabanaki and Maine

Why I am optimistic for the Wabanaki and Maine

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

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

Inside Maine’s 1st uses of its new ‘red flag’ law

75-year-old woman killed in central Maine fire

NATIONAL NEWS

Tax Day is near. Here’s how you can still save money before filing.

US, Iran study ceasefire plan as deadline nears on Trump’s ‘hell’ threat

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

POLITICS

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

by Reuters

US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

There’s nearly $400M in unclaimed property in Maine. Some of it could be yours.

Maine Democrats vying to succeed Janet Mills won’t embrace her relief checks

A tiny Maine island once abandoned by lobstermen is set to be sold

BUSINESS

This little Maine island with a house you can live in all year is selling for $685K

This little Maine island with a house you can live in all year is selling for $685K

by Kathleen O'Brien

Value of billionaire’s MDI estate grows as construction continues on former Rockefeller property

These 5 Hermon homes sold in March

Bangor’s Airport Mall sold for $13 million

Owner of MDI mansion slashes price by $10M and still can’t find a buyer

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Dust, declutter, DONE: Your spring home refresh checklist

Dust, declutter, DONE: Your spring home refresh checklist

by Reuters

2 aggressive invasive fish are both living in a Maine river

2 aggressive invasive fish are both living in a Maine river

by Julie Harris

Maine could become the only state without Sunday hunting

Maine could become the only state without Sunday hunting

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

Coyote tries to chase down a bobcat in this tense Maine wildlife video

Coyote tries to chase down a bobcat in this tense Maine wildlife video

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

The biggest Maine star in college basketball has entered the transfer portal

Magic hold off Mavs despite rookie sensation Cooper Flagg’s 51 points

Here’s the full list of the 70th annual BDN All-Maine boys basketball team

Meet the unstoppable forces on the BDN’s All-Maine boys basketball team

Here’s what UMaine’s basketball court will look like in new $80 million arena

Maine fans can get a Cooper Flagg bobblehead at a Portland Sea Dogs game

OPINION

Other communities should join Rockland in saying ‘No’ to authoritarians

Reining in rising hospital prices is essential to controlling health care costs

Advocates who help survivors of sexual assault need more support

Lowering health care costs requires a cooperative approach

We need more leadership in the Iran conflict

All Mainers need relief from rising cost of health care

Latest news in your region

Bangor

These are the towns hit the hardest by Penobscot County’s swelling tax bill

These are the towns hit the hardest by Penobscot County’s swelling tax bill

hancock

Lamoine lawyer to challenge former DA for Hancock County probate judge seat

Lamoine lawyer to challenge former DA for Hancock County probate judge seat

MIDCOAST

Northport to allow green burials in cemetery

Northport to allow green burials in cemetery

PORTLAND

Judge gives green light for Portland apartment complex

Judge gives green light for Portland apartment complex

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook teen starts odd job business to help his family rebound from homelessness

Aroostook teen starts odd job business to help his family rebound from homelessness

CENTRAL MAINE

A fast-growing Maine community resists the idea of becoming a town again

A fast-growing Maine community resists the idea of becoming a town again

DOWN EAST

Labor complaint roils Maine lobstering community built on passing traditions to children

Labor complaint roils Maine lobstering community built on passing traditions to children

PISCATAQUIS

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

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

Maine joins multistate lawsuit challenging Donald Trump’s voter list order

Elections

Maine joins multistate lawsuit challenging Donald Trump’s voter list order

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Snow and sleet blanket northern Maine for Easter weekend

Aroostook

Snow and sleet blanket northern Maine for Easter weekend

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Report: Iran shoots down US fighter jet, 1 pilot rescued

Washington

Report: Iran shoots down US fighter jet, 1 pilot rescued

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

Nation

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Graham Platner referred to Jesus ‘zombie’ and Mary ‘skank’ jokes in old Reddit post

Elections

Graham Platner referred to Jesus ‘zombie’ and Mary ‘skank’ jokes in old Reddit post

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Janet Mills won’t sign a state budget without $300 relief checks

State

Janet Mills won’t sign a state budget without $300 relief checks

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Maine, 4 other Democratic states focus of Vance’s ‘fraud czar’ investigations

Washington

Maine, 4 other Democratic states focus of Vance’s ‘fraud czar’ investigations

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

Nation

Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

Nation

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Trump’s budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending

Nation

Trump’s budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

As enrollment declines, Islesboro wants to recruit more mainland students

Education

As enrollment declines, Islesboro wants to recruit more mainland students

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Maine Democrats flip their votes to put far-reaching data privacy bill in doubt

State

Maine Democrats flip their votes to put far-reaching data privacy bill in doubt

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Deer Isle needs millions to rebuild another causeway at risk from sea level rise

Government

Deer Isle needs millions to rebuild another causeway at risk from sea level rise

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Rural Maine homeless shelters say they could close without more state funding

Health

Rural Maine homeless shelters say they could close without more state funding

April 3, 2026

Inside Graham Platner’s Passover appeal to Maine’s Jewish community

Elections

Inside Graham Platner’s Passover appeal to Maine’s Jewish community

April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says

Nation

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Trump’s fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

Washington

Trump’s fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

Washington

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say

Washington

Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

State

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Watch: Donald Trump to address the nation on Iran war

Washington

Watch: Donald Trump to address the nation on Iran war

April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

State

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

Washington

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

Education

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026