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Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question

by Daniel O'Connor

Child endured painful surgeries after Millinocket hospital failed to diagnose condition, lawsuit says

by Marie Weidmayer

Ellsworth to buy new $866K fire truck to upgrade aging fleet

by Sabrina Martin

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

During a tour at Bath Iron Works both senators said they’ll work together to pressure the Trump administration and Congress to order more U.S. Navy ships built at the Maine naval yard.

by Benjamin Kail

Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race

Maine gubernatorial candidate who was denied clean elections funding drops out of race

by Ethan Andrews

Brewer High hires new basketball and volleyball head coaches

Brewer High hires new basketball and volleyball head coaches

by Larry Mahoney

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

This coastal Maine rental house is designed for sex

by Kathleen O'Brien

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run

by Benjamin Kail

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

by Tim Cebula, Portland Press Herald

Local news for local lives well-lived

Local news for local lives well-lived

by Jo Easton

Northern Maine’s junior hockey team signs 4-year deal to stay in Presque Isle

Northern Maine’s junior hockey team signs 4-year deal to stay in Presque Isle

by Cameron Levasseur

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

Democrats narrowly muscle $529M budget through Maine House

by Michael Shepherd

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

by Callie Ferguson

Latest Obituaries

Brian Phillips Knowles

Lucinda “Cindy” Woo

Joe Stockbridge Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

The most expensive street in Maine

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

UMaine football coach Jordan Stevens among those named to school’s All Quarter-Century team

Northern Maine’s most prominent outdoor expo opens in Presque Isle this weekend

OPINION

Maine needs a broader conversation about vaccination

Maine needs a broader conversation about vaccination

by Opinion Contributor

Gov. Mills must fill state vacancies on Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission

Gov. Mills must fill state vacancies on Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

1 airlifted after stabbing on Matinicus

Man killed in Skowhegan rollover crash

Man arrested in nearly decade-old Maine cold case slaying

NATIONAL NEWS

Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings

After months without updates, a trademark has been filed for Trump Mobile plan

Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war as Hezbollah pauses attacks

POLITICS

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

by Christopher Burns

Analysis: Trump’s abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

Chinese firm hired lobbyists with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

BUSINESS

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

Glass roof and spiral staircase star in new image of planned Bangor Mall condos

by Kathleen O'Brien

Fix for gray area in Maine’s modular housing industry dies, leaving uncertainty

US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says

A $600K Victorian mansion for sale in Maine has been a hospital, farm and restaurant

Everything we know about the plan to put condos in the Bangor Mall

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Spring trout fishing is here. Tie these 10 flies now.

Spring trout fishing is here. Tie these 10 flies now.

by Marc McDonald, Outdoors Contributor

I went hunting with a hawk for the first time. It was over in seconds.

I went hunting with a hawk for the first time. It was over in seconds.

by Christi Holmes Elliott, Outdoors contributor

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

This iconic fishing rod holder hasn’t changed since 1946. It’s still made in Maine.

by Tom Roth, Outdoors Contributor

He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

He found a dream buck in the Maine woods. There was just one catch.

by Pete Warner

SPORTS

Rising men’s basketball star from Maine commits to Michigan

UMaine hockey ticket prices increasing as much as 40% next year

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel and NY Times’ Dianna Russini respond to resort photos

UMaine football looking to fill hole in schedule after California school changes divisions

UMaine baseball is finding some wins after slow start

Cooper Flagg’s historic weekend catapults him back to Rookie of Year favorite

OPINION

A stable Fund for a Healthy Maine is essential for our kids and communities

US-Iran ceasefire is great news. But Trump’s threats and cryptic war plans demand attention.

A ward system makes sense for Bangor, as does raising councilor pay

Broken rural EMS system puts older Mainers at needless risk

Millionaire tax could hurt small businesses, like doctors, electricians and plumbers

Why I am optimistic for the Wabanaki and Maine

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Bangor

George Hale will lead Bangor’s Fourth of July parade this year

George Hale will lead Bangor’s Fourth of July parade this year

hancock

Maine public advocate questions whether new Bar Harbor water rates are ‘just’

Maine public advocate questions whether new Bar Harbor water rates are ‘just’

MIDCOAST

New midcoast downtown cafe opens with quirky and nostalgic vibe

New midcoast downtown cafe opens with quirky and nostalgic vibe

PORTLAND

Portland venue and book shop will close next week

Portland venue and book shop will close next week

AROOSTOOK

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

Developer scraps idea for southern Aroostook data center

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine man dies after crashing truck into light pole

Maine man dies after crashing truck into light pole

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

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

Milo man charged after police find numerous dead pets in his home

YORK

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

York County sheriff candidate is eligible to run, secretary of state rules

News

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

Elections

Graham Platner urges Democrats not to write off Donald Trump voters

April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

State

Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Explainer: What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

Washington

Explainer: What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Pete Hegseth claims decisive military victory over Iran

Washington

Pete Hegseth claims decisive military victory over Iran

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Trump says US will work closely with Iran and discuss sanctions

Washington

Trump says US will work closely with Iran and discuss sanctions

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

Washington

Analysis: Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

Politics

This western Maine mountain town is desperate for more housing

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

Health

A Maine man broke his tooth 2 weeks ago. He still can’t find a dentist to fix it.

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

Health

Bangor bus riders are frustrated with service cuts as fare hike looms

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

Elections

Here’s when Maine’s upcoming primary debates are

April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

Washington

Susan Collins criticizes Donald Trump’s ‘incendiary language’ on Iran

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Penobscot County town won’t reveal result of a vote taken at annual meeting

Government

Penobscot County town won’t reveal result of a vote taken at annual meeting

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

State

Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

Elections

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

Elections

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

State

Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Sister of Lewiston victim sues the US over ‘preventable’ mass shooting

Police and Courts

Sister of Lewiston victim sues the US over ‘preventable’ mass shooting

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

US- Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue, sources say

Nation

US- Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue, sources say

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

‘Vile.’ Trump’s threat to Iran’s infrastructure inflames MAGA tensions

Nation

‘Vile.’ Trump’s threat to Iran’s infrastructure inflames MAGA tensions

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

US government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare’

Nation

US government accounts and pro‑Iranian voices wage ‘memetic warfare’

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

‘A whole civilization will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

Washington

‘A whole civilization will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree use loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages

Elections

Nirav Shah and Hannah Pingree use loophole to push tough-on-Trump messages

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

A developer wants to subdivide 25 acres in Winterport into house lots

Housing

A developer wants to subdivide 25 acres in Winterport into house lots

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026