Bangor Daily News

Graham Platner referred to Jesus ‘zombie’ and Mary ‘skank’ jokes in old Reddit post

Graham Platner referred to Jesus ‘zombie’ and Mary ‘skank’ jokes in old Reddit post

by Christopher Burns

Milford baby froze to death, medical examiner’s office says

by Marie Weidmayer

Police say gun threat at MDI High School ‘most likely’ a hoax

by Sabrina Martin

Police investigating early-morning aggravated assault in downtown Bangor

by Michael Shepherd

Janet Mills won’t sign a state budget without $300 relief checks

Janet Mills won’t sign a state budget without $300 relief checks

But Gov. Janet Mills’ standing in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary race has weakened her hand in Augusta.

by Michael Shepherd

Maine Democrats flip their votes to put far-reaching data privacy bill in doubt

Maine Democrats flip their votes to put far-reaching data privacy bill in doubt

by Michael Shepherd

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

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

by Daniel O'Connor

Deer Isle needs millions to rebuild another causeway at risk from sea level rise

Deer Isle needs millions to rebuild another causeway at risk from sea level rise

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Value of billionaire’s MDI estate grows as work continues on former Rockefeller home

Value of billionaire’s MDI estate grows as work continues on former Rockefeller home

by Kathleen O'Brien

Maine’s highest court rules Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in taxes

Maine’s highest court rules Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in taxes

by CBS 13

Rural Maine homeless shelters say they could close without more state funding

Rural Maine homeless shelters say they could close without more state funding

by Cameron Levasseur

Prospective buyer wants to convert portion of Bangor Mall into condos

Prospective buyer wants to convert portion of Bangor Mall into condos

by Marie Weidmayer

Man charged in Sugarloaf killing threatened girlfriend before shooting, court records say

Man charged in Sugarloaf killing threatened girlfriend before shooting, court records say

by Marie Weidmayer

Making a living as a Maine guide is tough. I did it anyway.

Making a living as a Maine guide is tough. I did it anyway.

by Timothy Rafford, Outdoors Contributor

Where to go fishing in Maine during the spring ice melt

Where to go fishing in Maine during the spring ice melt

by Pete Warner

Latest Obituaries

William P. Arceneaux

Nancy A. Cassidy

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LATEST NEWS

Snow and sleet blanket northern Maine for Easter weekend

Report: Iran shoots down US fighter jet, 1 pilot rescued

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say

Maine, 4 other Democratic states focus of Vance’s ‘fraud czar’ investigations

OPINION

We need more leadership in the Iran conflict

We need more leadership in the Iran conflict

by Jared Golden, U.S. Representative

Letter: Wayne Mallar should resign from Bangor City Council

Letter: Wayne Mallar should resign from Bangor City Council

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Vehicle engulfed in flames after crash on Maine’s I-295

2 arrested in Greenbush drug bust

Maine man accused of 3 arson fires dating back to 2023

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

Trump’s budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending

POLITICS

Inside Graham Platner’s Passover appeal to Maine’s Jewish community

Inside Graham Platner’s Passover appeal to Maine’s Jewish community

by Benjamin Kail

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says

Trump’s fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

Trump has discussed firing Pam Bondi, media reports say

BUSINESS

These 5 Hermon homes sold in March

These 5 Hermon homes sold in March

by Kathleen O'Brien

Bangor’s Airport Mall sold for $13 million

Owner of MDI mansion slashes price by $10M and still can’t find a buyer

Maine electric ratepayers could get refunds for 15 years of overpaying for power transmission

You can buy this remote Maine island near the Canadian border for $259K

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

A Maine hunting and fishing guide gets this question all the time. The answer isn’t simple.

A Maine hunting and fishing guide gets this question all the time. The answer isn’t simple.

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor

Why your first spring fishing trip often goes wrong

Why your first spring fishing trip often goes wrong

by Bill Graves

Have you been waiting forever to draw a Maine moose tag?

Have you been waiting forever to draw a Maine moose tag?

by Susan Bard

Even a nudist colony got a Maine moose permit. Guides want to change that.

Even a nudist colony got a Maine moose permit. Guides want to change that.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

SPORTS

Patriots head coach adds more fuel to A.J. Brown trade speculation

Last year’s playoff disappointment is fueling Red Sox pitcher this season

‘It’s a culture thing’: How the Celtics defied expectations with another 50-win season

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

OPINION

All Mainers need relief from rising cost of health care

Consider benefits, drawbacks of ranked-choice voting as Maine weighs expansion

Integrating mental health experts with law enforcement could save lives

Maine needs more teachers. Flexible certification can help.

ICE pledged to go after the ‘worst of the worst.’ That’s not what happened in Maine.

Speeding in highway construction zones is deadly. Maine can stop it.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Ramp connecting Route 202 and I-395 will be temporarily closed again

Ramp connecting Route 202 and I-395 will be temporarily closed again

hancock

New housing complex for Acadia’s seasonal employees won’t open this summer

New housing complex for Acadia’s seasonal employees won’t open this summer

MIDCOAST

As enrollment declines, Islesboro wants to recruit more mainland students

As enrollment declines, Islesboro wants to recruit more mainland students

PORTLAND

A Maine chef and a restaurateur are finalists for James Beard Awards

A Maine chef and a restaurateur are finalists for James Beard Awards

AROOSTOOK

Middle Earth cosplay fandom is slated for northern Maine’s Comicon

Middle Earth cosplay fandom is slated for northern Maine’s Comicon

CENTRAL MAINE

Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57

Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57

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

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 sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

News

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

State

Maine’s high court takes up ranked-choice voting ahead of fall elections

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Watch: Donald Trump to address the nation on Iran war

Washington

Watch: Donald Trump to address the nation on Iran war

April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

State

Child labor case against Republican escalated after tense meeting with Janet Mills staffer

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

Washington

Donald Trump seeks US voter list after DOJ told a Maine judge there wouldn’t be one

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

Education

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Susan Collins says she may retire after 6th term

Elections

Susan Collins says she may retire after 6th term

April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

Nation

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

Nation

Trump says US may exit Iran war soon and threatens to quit NATO, as oil crisis escalates

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

ICE agents to work in airports as long as needed, says US transportation secretary

Nation

ICE agents to work in airports as long as needed, says US transportation secretary

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

With Trump present, Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship arguments

Nation

With Trump present, Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship arguments

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Judge gives Trump administration access to school sports rosters amid trans athletes lawsuit

State

Judge gives Trump administration access to school sports rosters amid trans athletes lawsuit

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Liberty wants to leave RSU 3 after elementary school closed last year

Education

Liberty wants to leave RSU 3 after elementary school closed last year

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Janet Mills needs help to turn around her flagging US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills needs help to turn around her flagging US Senate primary

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Maine Democrats tack millionaire tax onto Janet Mills’ final spending plan

Politics

Maine Democrats tack millionaire tax onto Janet Mills’ final spending plan

March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Bangor city councilor violated ethics code, board says

Government

Bangor city councilor violated ethics code, board says

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Janet Mills will not attend a tribal group’s US Senate candidate forum

Elections

Janet Mills will not attend a tribal group’s US Senate candidate forum

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’

Nation

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

Nation

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

US says coming days in Iran war will be decisive, urges Tehran to make a deal

Nation

US says coming days in Iran war will be decisive, urges Tehran to make a deal

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Bangor’s councilors are among the lowest paid of Maine’s biggest cities

Government

Bangor’s councilors are among the lowest paid of Maine’s biggest cities

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

Police and Courts

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

March 30, 2026April 1, 2026

Is AI denying your insurance claim? It’s happening way more than you think

Housing

Is AI denying your insurance claim? It’s happening way more than you think

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

Washington

Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

Washington

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026