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The 10 most expensive homes that sold in Maine in October

The 10 most expensive homes that sold in Maine in October

A Hermon High grad could be the new face of the Trump White House

Fowler scores early to lead UMaine hockey to win over UMass

Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message

What could happen next in razor-thin rejection of moving the Penobscot County Jail

What could happen next in razor-thin rejection of moving the Penobscot County Jail

County officials have hinged their plans for a new $70 million to $80 million jail on moving the facility out of Bangor.

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Former Brunswick police officer accused of excessive force, false arrest

Former Brunswick police officer accused of excessive force, false arrest

Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

Why this Aroostook veteran wishes more could experience Honor Flight

Why this Aroostook veteran wishes more could experience Honor Flight

A tree stand fall left a Massachusetts hunter paralyzed. It was a wake-up call for me, too.

A tree stand fall left a Massachusetts hunter paralyzed. It was a wake-up call for me, too.

Cheverus, Foxcroft Academy defend state field hockey titles; Nokomis wins first since 2013

Cheverus, Foxcroft Academy defend state field hockey titles; Nokomis wins first since 2013

Maine’s most popular game bird is declining in other states. Why is it thriving here?

Maine’s most popular game bird is declining in other states. Why is it thriving here?

How to keep your game meat from spoiling, starting the moment you pull the trigger

How to keep your game meat from spoiling, starting the moment you pull the trigger

You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders

You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders

Troy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout

Troy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

Greene man faces drug charge after undercover investigation

AP Top 25 live updates: Notre Dame and Georgia are in line for No. 1

Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

OPINION

Letter: Susan Collins’ career ended like Tom Brady’s

Letter: Susan Collins’ career ended like Tom Brady’s

Letter: Democrats need to focus on the economy to stay in power

Letter: Democrats need to focus on the economy to stay in power

Public Safety

Rockland man charged in connection with Damariscotta hit-and-run

Four-vehicle crash snarls northbound traffic along I-95 in Bangor

A 79-year-old Caribou woman is missing

NATIONAL NEWS

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections

Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape’s food by drone amid Florida floods

POLITICS

Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Ken Fredette wins back his old job leading Maine House Republicans

How the BDN tracked down every vote in Penobscot County’s tight jail referendum

Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff

These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

BUSINESS

Maine heating oil prices are up 79% from a year ago

Maine heating oil prices are up 79% from a year ago

Undeveloped 30-acre island in Blue Hill Bay hits the market for $1.75M

$2.2M property tops list of Bangor home sales, Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

When she wanted to buy a home in Bangor, she turned to AI

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Every deer camp has a story about the buck that got away. This was ours.

Every deer camp has a story about the buck that got away. This was ours.

An illegally killed bull moose became an unusual classroom lesson for Maine students

An illegally killed bull moose became an unusual classroom lesson for Maine students

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

SPORTS

Late goal gives Cape Elizabeth girls 2-1 win over John Bapst in B soccer final

Yarmouth boys soccer wins another state title

UMass hockey edges UMaine

Foxcroft Academy seeking 2nd-straight state field hockey title on Saturday

John Bapst soccer girls to play in 1st state title game Saturday

UMaine women’s soccer advances to America East semis with win over Albany

OPINION

More than blue wave swept away Susan Collins

The Trump fever has broken

Donald Trump dared voters to pretend he was on the ballot. They did, and Republicans lost big.

Blue Dog Democrats have a plan to reduce the debt and fix our broken budget process

Looking a bit scruffy for a good cause during No Shave November

Hemp drinks are about to be illegal. There’s a better way.

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Only 29% of faculty say they would choose UMaine again

Only 29% of faculty say they would choose UMaine again

HANCOCK

Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy

Maine Lobstermen’s Association welcomes change in federal whale policy

MIDCOAST

Deven Young does not enter plea in 1st adult court appearance in slaying of Maine paddleboarder

Deven Young does not enter plea in 1st adult court appearance in slaying of Maine paddleboarder

PORTLAND

One of three remaining Shakers has died

One of three remaining Shakers has died

AROOSTOOK

Police rule Aroostook pedestrian death accidental

Police rule Aroostook pedestrian death accidental

CENTRAL MAINE

Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

DOWN EAST

Machias fire chief arrested on OUI charge while responding to emergency call

Machias fire chief arrested on OUI charge while responding to emergency call

PISCATAQUIS

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

YORK

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

News

Deven Young will be tried as an adult in slaying of Maine paddleboarder

Police and Courts

Deven Young will be tried as an adult in slaying of Maine paddleboarder

North Haven welcomes Hannah Pingree home after election win

Elections

North Haven welcomes Hannah Pingree home after election win

How Susan Collins’ 30-year run ended in an anti-Trump wave

Elections

How Susan Collins’ 30-year run ended in an anti-Trump wave

I was inside Susan Collins’ campaign in its final hours. Here’s what I saw.

Elections

I was inside Susan Collins’ campaign in its final hours. Here’s what I saw.

House Democrats pick Ambureen Rana of Bangor as new assistant leader

State

House Democrats pick Ambureen Rana of Bangor as new assistant leader

Bangor looking to upset Oxford Hills in football playoffs for 2nd-straight season

High School Football

Bangor looking to upset Oxford Hills in football playoffs for 2nd-straight season

Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes

Elections

Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes

Maine’s professional soccer teams opening Bangor pop-up store

Business

Maine’s professional soccer teams opening Bangor pop-up store

UMaine men’s hockey looking to bounce back against visiting UMass this weekend

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey looking to bounce back against visiting UMass this weekend

The 2028 election begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout

Elections

The 2028 election begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout

Tiny towns in Maine are holding up results in key races

Elections

Tiny towns in Maine are holding up results in key races

Oxford County sheriff’s race likely headed to recount with 17-vote margin

Elections

Oxford County sheriff’s race likely headed to recount with 17-vote margin

Hannah Pingree taps former Republican and tribal leader to build her Cabinet

Elections

Hannah Pingree taps former Republican and tribal leader to build her Cabinet

Matt Dunlap concedes as 2nd District race heads to ranked-choice runoff

Elections

Matt Dunlap concedes as 2nd District race heads to ranked-choice runoff

After GOP midterm debacle, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war

Elections

After GOP midterm debacle, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war

Maine’s 2nd District race is heading toward a ranked-choice runoff

Elections

Maine’s 2nd District race is heading toward a ranked-choice runoff

Susan Collins had her Margaret Chase Smith moment. Just not the one she envisioned.

Elections

Susan Collins had her Margaret Chase Smith moment. Just not the one she envisioned.

8 more Maine towns adopt data center bans in lopsided elections

Elections

8 more Maine towns adopt data center bans in lopsided elections

These Maine towns flipped for Troy Jackson

Elections

These Maine towns flipped for Troy Jackson

Animal rights group petitions Maine to adopt rules for salmon farms

State

Animal rights group petitions Maine to adopt rules for salmon farms

Fort Kent and Maranacook girls soccer teams face off for Class C state final rematch

High School Soccer

Fort Kent and Maranacook girls soccer teams face off for Class C state final rematch

After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

Government

After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

Gorham elects Maine’s 1st openly nonbinary state lawmaker

Elections

Gorham elects Maine’s 1st openly nonbinary state lawmaker

Penobscot County budget with 23% hike advances without cuts

Government

Penobscot County budget with 23% hike advances without cuts