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Bangor plans to add syringe delivery alongside HIV services

Bangor plans to add syringe delivery alongside HIV services

by Annie Rupertus

Orono puts limits on fines for loud parties

by Kasey Turman

Baby eel prices in Maine hit lowest point since global demand surged in 2011

by Sabrina Martin

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles to skip this week’s TV debates

by Michael Shepherd

Maine prisoner splits from midcoast job site

by Ethan Andrews

Susan Collins says she’s not worried about insurgent energy behind Graham Platner

Susan Collins says she’s not worried about insurgent energy behind Graham Platner

The Republican senator on Monday touted a track record of working for decades with both sides of the aisle. “That’s how you get things done,” she said.

by Benjamin Kail

Graham Platner doesn’t rule out an interview with Tucker Carlson

Graham Platner doesn’t rule out an interview with Tucker Carlson

by Michael Shepherd

Pussycat Dolls cancel North American tour, including Bangor concert

Pussycat Dolls cancel North American tour, including Bangor concert

by Ethan Andrews

Ospreys electrocuted after CMP removed nesting platform

Ospreys electrocuted after CMP removed nesting platform

by Bridget Huber

Meet BDN reporters at the Bangor library this week

Meet BDN reporters at the Bangor library this week

by Annie Rupertus

National Democrats back Joe Baldacci in crowded Maine 2nd District primary

National Democrats back Joe Baldacci in crowded Maine 2nd District primary

by Michael Shepherd

Orland Variety store closes less than a year after opening

Orland Variety store closes less than a year after opening

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Challenged absentee votes to be counted in Clifton election, Maine’s high court rules

Challenged absentee votes to be counted in Clifton election, Maine’s high court rules

by Kasey Turman

Maine woman dies after rear-ending camper on New Jersey Turnpike

Maine woman dies after rear-ending camper on New Jersey Turnpike

by Christopher Burns

Bangor’s aging schools are facing a multimillion-dollar repair backlog

Bangor’s aging schools are facing a multimillion-dollar repair backlog

by Annie Rupertus

180 acres are for sale in Bar Harbor for $2.5M

180 acres are for sale in Bar Harbor for $2.5M

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

Husson’s spring sports teams had a banner weekend

Former MDI pastor accused of skirting sex offender registry

UMaine baseball wins weekend series against Binghamton

UMaine men’s basketball adds 2 forwards after losing top rebounder

OPINION

To end sexual violence we must believe survivors

To end sexual violence we must believe survivors

by Opinion Contributor

Bangor’s schools are our best investment

Bangor’s schools are our best investment

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Police will lead search for missing man in Hampden on Tuesday

14-year-old Maine bicyclist hit by pickup truck

Fire burns Maine duplex

NATIONAL NEWS

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

US medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday

POLITICS

Analysis: Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

Analysis: Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

by Reuters

Warned off vaccines, RFK Jr. seeks quick health wins before midterms

Amid leaks, Neil Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for ‘candid conversations’

Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz, while US denies missile strike

Graham Platner fires up Maine Democrats at convention

BUSINESS

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

by Kathleen O'Brien

How borrowers can find better interest rates since Fed left them high

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

March existing home sales hit slowest pace since 2009. Here’s why.

Off-grid $400K cabin on a private Down East island selling for the first time in 40 years

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Skip the hatch charts. These 4 dry flies will catch brook trout right now.

Skip the hatch charts. These 4 dry flies will catch brook trout right now.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

Two break course record in fast-moving Aroostook River race

Two break course record in fast-moving Aroostook River race

by Cameron Levasseur

These midcoast Mainers resurrected a 70-year-old horse show club after a 4-year gap

These midcoast Mainers resurrected a 70-year-old horse show club after a 4-year gap

by Elizabeth Walztoni

How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring

How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring

by Aislinn Sarnacki

SPORTS

NAC lacrosse championships will be held in Bangor and Castine this weekend

Cooper Flagg wanted to be his ‘best every single night’ during Rookie of the Year season

Young tosses 3-hitter as Brewer softball upends Bangor

UMaine is 5th seed for next week’s America East softball tourney in Orono

Fort Kent High boys basketball coach steps down after winning state title

Hermon softball team looking to defend B North title with transformed roster

OPINION

How Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary before voting started

Why Republicans are confident after their state convention

The political moment that ended Janet Mills’ Senate campaign

What Maine’s candidates are missing about aging

The king’s speech

Trump administration missed wargaming lessons on Iran

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Versant Power names new president

Versant Power names new president

hancock

Bar Harbor hospital unites with affiliates under ‘unified’ brand

MIDCOAST

Knox County sheriff candidate has history of being disciplined as a deputy

Knox County sheriff candidate has history of being disciplined as a deputy

PORTLAND

Gorham planners will review proposed Amazon facility tonight

Gorham planners will review proposed Amazon facility tonight

AROOSTOOK

Presque Isle homeowners wake to find fire consuming their van

Presque Isle homeowners wake to find fire consuming their van

CENTRAL MAINE

Hospital security reunites Maine duck with her ducklings

Hospital security reunites Maine duck with her ducklings

DOWN EAST

Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students

Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students

PISCATAQUIS

Maine man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

Maine man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

YORK

Maine motorcyclist killed in collision

Maine motorcyclist killed in collision

News

Can you guess how much these Maine homes cost?

Housing

Can you guess how much these Maine homes cost?

22 hours agoMay 4, 2026

Democrats shrug off concerns about Graham Platner’s electability at Maine convention

Elections

Democrats shrug off concerns about Graham Platner’s electability at Maine convention

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

Education

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

May 2, 2026

Nurses demand MaineHealth cancel contract with Palantir

State

Nurses demand MaineHealth cancel contract with Palantir

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026

Maine paid family leave has started. Who needs it most?

State

Maine paid family leave has started. Who needs it most?

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Bangor school department shares possibilities for Fairmount student relocation

Education

Bangor school department shares possibilities for Fairmount student relocation

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Donald Trump backs Jared Golden’s bill to extend pause on federal lobster rules

Washington

Donald Trump backs Jared Golden’s bill to extend pause on federal lobster rules

May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

Janet Mills and Graham Platner will be at a Democratic banquet on Friday

Elections

Janet Mills and Graham Platner will be at a Democratic banquet on Friday

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Criminal justice measures largely flounder in Maine’s latest legislative session

State

Criminal justice measures largely flounder in Maine’s latest legislative session

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Bangor Mall owner fails to pay city $1.1M in fines by court-ordered deadline

Police and Courts

Bangor Mall owner fails to pay city $1.1M in fines by court-ordered deadline

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

State

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls

Washington

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

White House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives

Washington

White House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Trump names Nicole Saphier as surgeon general pick, withdraws Casey Means

Washington

Trump names Nicole Saphier as surgeon general pick, withdraws Casey Means

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Trump’s Iran war approaches critical deadline for Susan Collins

Washington

Trump’s Iran war approaches critical deadline for Susan Collins

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

Elections

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse

Elections

Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Deer Isle retiree collects roadside trash for gas money while cleaning up hometown

Culture

Deer Isle retiree collects roadside trash for gas money while cleaning up hometown

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Sour economy looms over Maine’s upcoming tourist season

Business

Sour economy looms over Maine’s upcoming tourist season

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate

Politics

Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate

April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Live updates: Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold 1st TV debate

Politics

Live updates: Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold 1st TV debate

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

How Janet Mills’ US Senate exit landed in a Maine Democratic stronghold

Elections

How Janet Mills’ US Senate exit landed in a Maine Democratic stronghold

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Democrats line up behind Graham Platner after Janet Mills leaves US Senate primary

Elections

Democrats line up behind Graham Platner after Janet Mills leaves US Senate primary

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Maine investigates oil spill along the Kennebec River

Maine investigates oil spill along the Kennebec River

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026