Bangor Daily News

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

by Benjamin Kail and Michael Shepherd

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

by Kasey Turman

Portland venue and book shop will close next week

by Peggy Grodinsky, Portland Press Herald

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

by Bridget Huber

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

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

Iran said talks would begin on Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan.

by Reuters

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

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

by Benjamin Kail

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

by Molly Enking, Maine Public

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

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

by Christopher Burns

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

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

by Marie Weidmayer

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

by Christopher Burns

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

by Christopher Burns

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

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

New nonprofit to buy adult day care center in Blue Hill from dissolving agency

New nonprofit to buy adult day care center in Blue Hill from dissolving agency

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Billy Idol will perform at the Bangor waterfront this summer

Billy Idol will perform at the Bangor waterfront this summer

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Father Fredrick “Fred” H. Morse

Stuart Robert Dexter

Elaine Alice Cote

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LATEST NEWS

Closure of Eddington Elementary School likely to go to voters

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

US- Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue, sources say

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

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

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

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

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

NATIONAL NEWS

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

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

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

POLITICS

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

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

by Reuters

Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate

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

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

BUSINESS

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

by Kathleen O'Brien

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

These 5 Hermon homes sold in March

Bangor’s Airport Mall sold for $13 million

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

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

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

SPORTS

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

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

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

Bangor rushes to ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

Bangor rushes to ban data centers, citing sudden industry pressure

hancock

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

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

MIDCOAST

Northport to allow green burials in cemetery

Northport to allow green burials in cemetery

PORTLAND

Casco Bay Lines proposes fare increase on roundtrip ferry tickets

Casco Bay Lines proposes fare increase on roundtrip ferry tickets

AROOSTOOK

Woodland settles tax-acquired property lawsuit for $40K

Woodland settles tax-acquired property lawsuit for $40K

CENTRAL MAINE

75-year-old woman killed in central Maine fire

75-year-old woman killed in central Maine fire

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

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

22 hours ago

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

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

State

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

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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

State

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

April 5, 2026

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

Government

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

April 4, 2026

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

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

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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

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

Baseball

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

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

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

Government

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

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