Bangor Daily News

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

by Benjamin Kail

Police investigating early-morning aggravated assault in downtown Bangor

by Michael Shepherd

2 teens charged with intentionally setting Belfast fire

by Michael Shepherd

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

Maine’s maple industry is expanding amidst rising demand and production. Climate change and technology are shaping its future.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Why Trump is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion

Why Trump is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

by Sawyer Loftus and Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

by Michael Shepherd

Waldo County approves 16% budget increase after months of negotiations

Waldo County approves 16% budget increase after months of negotiations

by Bridget Huber

Bath Iron Works, union reach tentative agreement on four-year contract

Bath Iron Works, union reach tentative agreement on four-year contract

by Keith Shortall, Maine Public

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

by Marie Weidmayer

Hundreds of harlequin ducks and more spotted off the Maine coast

Hundreds of harlequin ducks and more spotted off the Maine coast

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

by Daniel O'Connor

Work begins at proposed Amazon warehouse site in Hermon

Work begins at proposed Amazon warehouse site in Hermon

by Kasey Turman

Latest Obituaries

Elaine (Conant) Henris

Donald Everett Umbro Jr.

Shawn Alan Richards

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LATEST NEWS

Topsham 12-year-old hospitalized with serious burns after fire pit accident

Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids

Fire damages Open Hearth Motel in Trenton; cause under investigation

BIW union vote set for Saturday on new agreement

OPINION

Letter: Trump backers are the real aliens

Letter: Trump backers are the real aliens

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Climate superfund would drive up energy prices

Letter: Climate superfund would drive up energy prices

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Howland woman charged with burning convenience store in 2022

Alleged Deer Isle stalker held without bail after multi-agency police search

Two 18-year-olds allegedly broke into Maine store to steal booze and candy

NATIONAL NEWS

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 6-month high as Iran war drags on

Senate votes to restore airport security funding, but immigration dispute remains unresolved

Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded

POLITICS

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

by Reuters

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online

Trump extends deadline for striking Iranian energy plants to April 7

The Iran war is causing road paving problems in Maine

State senate rejects bill to establish direct state oversight of probate judges

BUSINESS

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

by Reuters

How much Maine fuel prices have changed since the start of Iran war

Ellsworth looks to assist workforce housing project with $1M state grant

5 things you need before buying a house in Maine

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

This midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife

This midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife

by Aislinn Sarnacki

These flies outfish traditional streamers every spring

These flies outfish traditional streamers every spring

by Bill Graves

This is one rock every Mainer should visit

This is one rock every Mainer should visit

by Outdoors Contributor

Opening day fishing in Maine kind of sucks. Here’s why it’s still worth it.

Opening day fishing in Maine kind of sucks. Here’s why it’s still worth it.

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Major League pitcher from a small Maine town took ‘interesting’ road back to the Twins

Meet the 49th annual BDN All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball Team

Talented trio of champions leads BDN All-Maine schoolgirl basketball team

UMaine hockey’s alternate captain is leaving to play in the AHL

How J.P. Estrella became Maine’s next national basketball star

Why Josh Nadeau made a ‘tough decision’ to leave UMaine hockey for the AHL

OPINION

Lawmakers should invest in a Maine where we can all age well

Maine must protect reproductive care

Maine can’t build its future on higher energy costs

Free community college is a sound investment in Maine

Now’s the time for Maine to extend passenger rail service

Summer learning works. Maine lawmakers should fund it.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Hermon firefighters will be conducting live training Saturday

Hermon firefighters will be conducting live training Saturday

hancock

Bucksport might lay off staff to avoid spike in next year’s budget

Bucksport might lay off staff to avoid spike in next year’s budget

MIDCOAST

Belfast Grasshopper Shop’s last day will be Saturday

Belfast Grasshopper Shop’s last day will be Saturday

PORTLAND

FBI increases reward to $25K for help finding Massachusetts man who disappeared in Maine almost 20 years ago

FBI increases reward to $25K for help finding Massachusetts man who disappeared in Maine almost 20 years ago

AROOSTOOK

Houlton faces new reality of visible homelessness

Houlton faces new reality of visible homelessness

CENTRAL MAINE

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

DOWN EAST

2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in iconic Maine industry

2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in iconic Maine industry

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

Maine’s 1st youth psychiatric facility expected to open within the next year

Maine’s 1st youth psychiatric facility expected to open within the next year

News

Belfast Soup Kitchen plans to open health care hub

Health

Belfast Soup Kitchen plans to open health care hub

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Watchdog criticizes Maine’s management of billions in Medicaid funding

Government

Watchdog criticizes Maine’s management of billions in Medicaid funding

March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

Feds to investigate Maine over transgender inmates in women’s prison

Washington

Feds to investigate Maine over transgender inmates in women’s prison

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

How a judge took apart arguments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit over Maine voter data

Elections

How a judge took apart arguments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit over Maine voter data

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Bangor’s poorest neighborhoods are going years without representation

Government

Bangor’s poorest neighborhoods are going years without representation

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

Nation

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

Nation

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

New poll gives Graham Platner wide lead over Janet Mills in Democratic primary

Elections

New poll gives Graham Platner wide lead over Janet Mills in Democratic primary

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Old Town man carries on his late wife’s legacy through their woodlot and observatory

Culture

Old Town man carries on his late wife’s legacy through their woodlot and observatory

March 26, 2026

Get re-acquainted with these Maine basketball legends heading into the hall of fame

High School Basketball

Get re-acquainted with these Maine basketball legends heading into the hall of fame

March 26, 2026

Graham Platner responds to Janet Mills’ ad blitz at rural Maine town hall event

Elections

Graham Platner responds to Janet Mills’ ad blitz at rural Maine town hall event

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Maine sues USDA over school meal funding

State

Maine sues USDA over school meal funding

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

UMaine basketball’s Adrianna Smith wins another player of the year award

College Basketball

UMaine basketball’s Adrianna Smith wins another player of the year award

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Maine radio legend isn’t mad about his firing. But it’s not how he would have handled it.

Sports

Maine radio legend isn’t mad about his firing. But it’s not how he would have handled it.

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Susan Collins maintains skepticism over Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination

Nation

Susan Collins maintains skepticism over Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Some of Trump’s Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

Nation

Some of Trump’s Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

Nation

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

‘If you believe in it, you can do it’: How Matt Pushard made it from Brewer to the Major Leagues

Professional Baseball

‘If you believe in it, you can do it’: How Matt Pushard made it from Brewer to the Major Leagues

March 25, 2026

Nirav Shah voted in Georgia during the 2024 election

Elections

Nirav Shah voted in Georgia during the 2024 election

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Bangor group gets $2M in federal funding to build tiny home village for homeless

Housing

Bangor group gets $2M in federal funding to build tiny home village for homeless

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Inside the years-long effort to dissolve a Penobscot County town

Government

Inside the years-long effort to dissolve a Penobscot County town

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Bobby Charles hit with late attack at Maine Republican gubernatorial debate

Elections

Bobby Charles hit with late attack at Maine Republican gubernatorial debate

March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

Maine passes law to prioritize affordable electric rates

State

Maine passes law to prioritize affordable electric rates

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Attorneys argue over Trump administration’s demand for Maine student-athlete data

State

Attorneys argue over Trump administration’s demand for Maine student-athlete data

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026