Bangor Daily News

Maine gubernatorial candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

Maine gubernatorial candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

by Benjamin Kail

Boyfriend of Maine woman slain in 1987 charged with her murder

by Ethan Andrews

Vassalboro man dies after ATV rolls on top of him

by Wendy Watkins

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

“Fortunately, we had some contingencies in the budget that are going to support this process,” Superintendent Marie Robinson told city councilors.

by Annie Rupertus

Watch: UMaine morning commencement ceremony

Watch: UMaine morning commencement ceremony

by Paul Koenig

Billionaire’s megayacht anchors off Bar Harbor

Billionaire’s megayacht anchors off Bar Harbor

by Sabrina Martin

Missing paddleboarder’s equipment found but search on Ellsworth lake continues

Missing paddleboarder’s equipment found but search on Ellsworth lake continues

by Sabrina Martin

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

by Ethan Andrews

Kidnapping charges dropped against men accused of locking Bangor woman in her bathroom

Kidnapping charges dropped against men accused of locking Bangor woman in her bathroom

by Marie Weidmayer

Bangor may reorganize multiple grades next year during Fairmount closure

Bangor may reorganize multiple grades next year during Fairmount closure

by Annie Rupertus

Why bird identification gets so confusing in spring

Why bird identification gets so confusing in spring

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Search underway for missing 76-year-old Trescott man

Search underway for missing 76-year-old Trescott man

by Wendy Watkins

Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend

Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend

by Larry Mahoney

Latest Obituaries

Audrey L. Mullins

Paula Joan Hays

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LATEST NEWS

Brothers combine for 7 hits to lead Bangor High baseball past Oxford Hills

Maine man accused of threatening to kill vice president found competent

Kaden Bedard looks forward to continuing UMaine legacy of his Hall-of-Fame father

New MMA training ship to make 1st appearance in Castine in July

OPINION

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Why I’m ranking Troy Jackson first

Letter: Why I’m ranking Troy Jackson first

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Maine Turnpike Authority worker injured after tractor-trailer crashes into truck

Maine motorcyclist dies after colliding with Lexus

Midcoast church seeks court injunction against religious order

NATIONAL NEWS

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

POLITICS

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

by Benjamin Kail

Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.

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

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

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

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

I’ve found the fountain of youth in the Maine woods

I’ve found the fountain of youth in the Maine woods

by Aislinn Sarnacki

This is one of midcoast Maine’s most unique treks

This is one of midcoast Maine’s most unique treks

by Ron Chase, 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

A kid’s 1st fish nearly snapped his rod

A kid’s 1st fish nearly snapped his rod

by John Floyd, 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

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

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

hancock

Bar Harbor considers downtown parking relief for residents during crowded tourist season

Bar Harbor considers downtown parking relief for residents during crowded tourist season

MIDCOAST

8 apply for Camden police chief job

8 apply for Camden police chief job

PORTLAND

Woman seriously injured after school bus crash in Westbrook

Woman seriously injured after school bus crash in Westbrook

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

14-year-old boy shot in Lewiston

14-year-old boy shot in Lewiston

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

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

News

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

Elections

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

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

State

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

Police and Courts

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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

Education

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

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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

State

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

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Government

Newburgh residents push back against proposed AI-generated logo

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

Washington

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

May 6, 2026May 7, 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