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Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

by Cameron Levasseur

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

by Kathleen O'Brien

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

by Callie Ferguson

Local news for local lives well-lived

by Jo Easton

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

The list of donors to Maine Dream Inc. shows Bush’s deep national connections and the unconventional coalition that is trying to help him.

by Benjamin Kail

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

by Benjamin Kail

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

by Tom Roth, Outdoors Contributor

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

by Michael Shepherd

Judge denies bail for Eliot Cutler after 4th violation

Judge denies bail for Eliot Cutler after 4th violation

by Sabrina Martin

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

by Kathleen O'Brien

Southern Aroostook school consolidation will prepare students for jobs, superintendents say

Southern Aroostook school consolidation will prepare students for jobs, superintendents say

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

UMaine faculty outline ‘grave concerns’ with administration in scathing letter

UMaine faculty outline ‘grave concerns’ with administration in scathing letter

by Kasey Turman

4 men arrested on Golden Road for allegedly entering the US illegally

4 men arrested on Golden Road for allegedly entering the US illegally

by Marie Weidmayer

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

by Larry Mahoney

These women are buying 150 acres of midcoast blueberry fields to preserve them

These women are buying 150 acres of midcoast blueberry fields to preserve them

by Jim Leonard, Midcoast Villager

Latest Obituaries

Trudy M. Wilson

Deborah Joyce Welch

Mary Glennon Domareki

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LATEST NEWS

Belfast officials defend controversial decision to drain beaver pond

Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty

Midcoast driver’s ed teacher running for Knox County sheriff

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

OPINION

A stable Fund for a Healthy Maine is essential for our kids and communities

A stable Fund for a Healthy Maine is essential for our kids and communities

by Opinion Contributor

US-Iran ceasefire is great news. But Trump’s threats and cryptic war plans demand attention.

US-Iran ceasefire is great news. But Trump’s threats and cryptic war plans demand attention.

by The BDN Editorial Board

CRIME & COURTS

Aroostook County drug court will launch this summer

Police found a diagram of Palermo homicide victim’s property in suspect’s garbage

Sister of Lewiston victim sues the US over ‘preventable’ mass shooting

NATIONAL NEWS

After months without updates, a trademark has been filed for Trump Mobile plan

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war as Hezbollah pauses attacks

Donald Trump says he has agreed to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

POLITICS

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

by Benjamin Kail

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

Explainer: What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

Pete Hegseth claims decisive military victory over Iran

Trump says US will work closely with Iran and discuss sanctions

BUSINESS

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

by Reuters

A $600K Victorian mansion for sale in Maine has been a hospital, farm and restaurant

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

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

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

by Pete Warner

When fishing friends get sick, it changes how you spend time

When fishing friends get sick, it changes how you spend time

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

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

A homeowner’s guide to spring cleaning

A homeowner’s guide to spring cleaning

by Reuters

SPORTS

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel and NY Times’ Dianna Russini respond to resort photos

UMaine football looking to fill hole in schedule after California school changes divisions

UMaine baseball is finding some wins after slow start

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

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

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

OPINION

A ward system makes sense for Bangor, as does raising councilor pay

Broken rural EMS system puts older Mainers at needless risk

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

Why I am optimistic for the Wabanaki and Maine

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

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

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

hancock

Bucksport marijuana grow house seeks after-the-fact local license

Bucksport marijuana grow house seeks after-the-fact local license

MIDCOAST

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

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

PORTLAND

Portland venue and book shop will close next week

Portland venue and book shop will close next week

AROOSTOOK

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine mobile home park residents have faced nearly 3 years of unsafe water amid rent hikes

Maine mobile home park residents have faced nearly 3 years of unsafe water amid rent hikes

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

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

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

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

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

Washington

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

Politics

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

Elections

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

Washington

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Penobscot County town won’t reveal result of a vote taken at annual meeting

Government

Penobscot County town won’t reveal result of a vote taken at annual meeting

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

State

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

Elections

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

Elections

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

State

Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

US- Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue, sources say

Nation

US- Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue, sources say

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

‘Vile.’ Trump’s threat to Iran’s infrastructure inflames MAGA tensions

Nation

‘Vile.’ Trump’s threat to Iran’s infrastructure inflames MAGA tensions

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

US government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare’

Nation

US government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare’

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

‘A whole civilization will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

Washington

‘A whole civilization will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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

Elections

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

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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

Government

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

April 7, 2026

Bangor rushes to ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

Government

Bangor rushes to ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

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

Nation

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

Nation

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate

Elections

Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate

April 6, 2026

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

State

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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

Nation

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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

Nation

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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

Nation

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

Nation

US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026