Bangor Daily News

Suicide calls cut back sharply at Penobscot Narrows Bridge in year since fencing installed

Suicide calls cut back sharply at Penobscot Narrows Bridge in year since fencing installed

by Elizabeth Walztoni

MDI road damaged in 2024 storms still hasn’t been fixed

by Sabrina Martin

Winterport Open Stage returns after 3-year hiatus with comedy ‘The Dining Room’

by Judy Harrison

2nd credit rating agency upgrades Northern Light to ‘stable’

by Ethan Andrews

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

Here are a few takeaways from Thursday night’s debate.

by Benjamin Kail

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

by Michael Shepherd

A kid’s 1st fish nearly snapped his rod

A kid’s 1st fish nearly snapped his rod

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor

The trout fly some anglers once thought should be banned

The trout fly some anglers once thought should be banned

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

by Benjamin Kail

A man drove from Bangor to NJ where he was shot by police

A man drove from Bangor to NJ where he was shot by police

by Ethan Andrews

Maine’s high court hears arguments over inheritance in Belfast lobster pound case

Maine’s high court hears arguments over inheritance in Belfast lobster pound case

by Bridget Huber

Midcoast Villager newspaper cuts staff in bid for financial stability

Midcoast Villager newspaper cuts staff in bid for financial stability

by Bridget Huber

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

by Ethan Andrews

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

by Christopher Burns

Invasive beetle found in Bangor for 1st time

Invasive beetle found in Bangor for 1st time

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Andre Joseph Parent

Nancy Diane Frautten

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LATEST NEWS

Moody’s and S&P affirm Maine’s credit rating

Man accused of attacking Liberty selectman

14-year-old boy shot in Lewiston

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

OPINION

Letter: Graham Platner explained his priorities. Janet Mills did not.

Letter: Graham Platner explained his priorities. Janet Mills did not.

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Mainers don’t benefit from war

Letter: Mainers don’t benefit from war

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Decision on whether to try teen accused in midcoast killing as adult is months away

Contentious Belfast family lobster pound lawsuit makes it to Maine high court

Woman seriously injured after school bus crash in Westbrook

NATIONAL NEWS

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

POLITICS

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

by Christopher Burns

How to watch tonight’s Maine GOP gubernatorial debate hosted by BDN and CBS 13

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

BUSINESS

Bangor changed its rules to encourage more housing. Developers say it’s not enough.

Bangor changed its rules to encourage more housing. Developers say it’s not enough.

by Kathleen O'Brien

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

This harborfront island home selling for $495K comes with its own wharf

Maine’s housing market is stuck and there’s no sign of it getting better

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Browntail moth caterpillars have emerged again in Bangor

Browntail moth caterpillars have emerged again in Bangor

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Maine fly-fishing writer recalls Ted Turner’s trout conservation efforts

Maine fly-fishing writer recalls Ted Turner’s trout conservation efforts

by Susan Bard

Some of Maine’s biggest lake trout are older than you think

Some of Maine’s biggest lake trout are older than you think

by Gregory Burr, Outdoors Contributor

Skip the hatch charts. These 4 dry flies will catch brook trout right now.

Skip the hatch charts. These 4 dry flies will catch brook trout right now.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Albany ousts UMaine from America East softball tourney behind Kennebunk native’s 2-hitter

Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down

Brewer High School names new indoor track coach

Kaden Bedard, son of Maine basketball great Andy Bedard, commits to play at UMaine

Binghamton softball uses 9-run, 4th-inning rally to top UMaine in America East tourney

UMaine softball’s Kaelyn Larkin earns All-America East honors

OPINION

Respect and protect the Penobscot River

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

The closure of Fairmount School is a cost of delayed decisions in Bangor

I’m a mayor who supports Hannah Pingree for governor

1,752 reasons why higher education still works

Maine has a crowded June primary. Ranked-choice voting will prevent spoilers.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

2 men charged with kidnapping after allegedly locking Bangor woman in her bathroom

2 men charged with kidnapping after allegedly locking Bangor woman in her bathroom

hancock

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

MIDCOAST

Spat between volunteers and staff at midcoast theater prompts call to police

Spat between volunteers and staff at midcoast theater prompts call to police

PORTLAND

ICE to release 19-year-old Mainer detained in Texas since November

ICE to release 19-year-old Mainer detained in Texas since November

AROOSTOOK

New school is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Aroostook districts, consultant says

New school is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Aroostook districts, consultant says

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man accused of attacking woman with bat when she confronted him about allegedly sexually abusing her daughter

Maine man accused of attacking woman with bat when she confronted him about allegedly sexually abusing her daughter

DOWN EAST

Earthquake shook a small Down East town

Earthquake shook a small Down East town

PISCATAQUIS

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

YORK

Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport is back up for sale

Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport is back up for sale

News

Government

Newburgh residents push back against proposed AI-generated logo

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

Elections

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

Elections

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Washington

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff

Washington

Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Iran is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Washington

Iran is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault

Professional Football

Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Secretary of state says people’s veto of state supplemental budget will not move forward

Elections

Secretary of state says people’s veto of state supplemental budget will not move forward

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

A historic Bangor church is starting a $3M renovation as membership surges

Culture

A historic Bangor church is starting a $3M renovation as membership surges

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

What to know about Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program

Health

What to know about Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program

May 6, 2026

Meet the only Aroostook tennis player to auto-qualify for the state singles tournament

Education

Meet the only Aroostook tennis player to auto-qualify for the state singles tournament

May 6, 2026

Read the reports that powered our look at Bobby Charles’ war history

Government

Read the reports that powered our look at Bobby Charles’ war history

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

‘I am proud of my service’: Read Bobby Charles’ response to the BDN’s questions

Government

‘I am proud of my service’: Read Bobby Charles’ response to the BDN’s questions

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Bobby Charles ran a bureau that spent billions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Watchdogs say it failed.

Government

Bobby Charles ran a bureau that spent billions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Watchdogs say it failed.

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

4 moments from a Maine Democratic debate that took on Donald Trump

Elections

4 moments from a Maine Democratic debate that took on Donald Trump

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Janet Mills hasn’t formally exited Maine’s Democratic US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills hasn’t formally exited Maine’s Democratic US Senate primary

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

UMaine releases images of planned Alfond athletics village

Education

UMaine releases images of planned Alfond athletics village

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

UMaine softball prepares for America East tourney

College Softball

UMaine softball prepares for America East tourney

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Live updates: Watch Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate tonight

Elections

Live updates: Watch Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate tonight

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

How to watch tonight’s Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate

Elections

How to watch tonight’s Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate

May 5, 2026

Dueling court decisions about abortion drug leave Maine providers and patients scrambling

State

Dueling court decisions about abortion drug leave Maine providers and patients scrambling

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Chellie Pingree will visit Maine teenager held in Texas ICE facility

State

Chellie Pingree will visit Maine teenager held in Texas ICE facility

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Bangor tax bills expected to rise under proposed budget

Government

Bangor tax bills expected to rise under proposed budget

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Genealogists slammed as Mainers rush to prove Canadian ancestry and gain citizenship

Culture

Genealogists slammed as Mainers rush to prove Canadian ancestry and gain citizenship

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026