Bangor Daily News

5 ideas from other cities that could help Bangor solve its homelessness crisis

by Annie Rupertus

Unity Environmental University sells its Unity campus for $6M

by Christopher Burns

David Marshall elected chair for Penobscot County Commissioners

by Kasey Turman

Maine’s pivotal ranked-choice voting count will stretch into Thursday

“It’s a time-consuming process,” said Kate McBrien, who is administering the count in place of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

by Michael Shepherd

Aroostook team wraps up massive Acadian star sculpture

by Christopher Bouchard

Bangor’s Dan Cashman wins 2 Emmys for final episode of his late show

by Christopher Burns

Fire at Orrington trash plant extinguished

by Marie Weidmayer

Graham Platner calls Susan Collins ‘corrupt’ while trying to pivot from controversies

by Benjamin Kail

This $16.5M coastal mansion is the most expensive home for sale in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien

95-year-old pedestrian killed in Bradford crash has been identified

by Christopher Burns

Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund

by Kaiser Health News

This Maine nonprofit is making outdoor dreams come true for sick children

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor

Black bears eat fawns, and this video is proof

by Susan Bard

Latest Obituaries

Frank “Sam” Mahan Jr.

Cheri Dow

Thomas and Adella Neill

See more obituaries

OPINION

Coming out is an ongoing process

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Why I don’t trust Maine’s secretary of state

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

Man killed in Corinth ATV crash has been identified

Police release identity of driver killed in Eddington crash

Driver kills Portland pedestrian

NATIONAL NEWS

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

POLITICS

Rick Bennett voted in Maine’s Democratic primaries but won’t say who he backed

by Michael Shepherd

Maine GOP gubernatorial candidates may skip party’s unity breakfast if Bobby Charles wins

Maine House candidate could win primary despite dropping out of race

Maine’s property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets

Maine’s Susan Collins-Graham Platner race expected to draw nearly $400M in ads

BUSINESS

Real estate Q&A: Should we walk away from buying a home where inspection found issues?

by Tribune Content Agency

Maine is a top destination for people moving within the US

5 homes for sale the average Maine family can afford

A ‘magical’ Maine island estate reachable only by boat is selling for $3.8M

This former Maine mill turned into a house is selling for $2M

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

These are the trout flies you should be fishing this summer

by Bill Graves

The 2026 Maine moose lottery is Saturday. Here’s what to know.

by Susan Bard

I spent a day with some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen. Here’s how it went.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

The surprising history behind Maine’s moose hunt

by Pete Warner

SPORTS

Surging Hampden Academy softball team earns 1st regional title

Bangor baseball rallies past Oxford Hills for Class A North title

Farley’s triple leads Penobscot Valley softball to 3rd straight regional title

Follow the results of Maine’s regional baseball and softball championships

Finalists named for Miss Maine Softball, Mr. Maine Baseball

Patriots’ stadium owner sues town over ‘abuse’ of state licensing system

OPINION

Letter: Graham Platner is better than Trump-backer Susan Collins

Don’t believe the worst about Maine, or the US

Aroostook County shouldn’t use a failed approach to reduce youth substance use

Maine US Senate race has echoes of 1972 defeat of Sen. Margaret Chase Smith

We all have a role in preventing elder abuse

UMaine men’s hockey proves fiscal restraint and athletic ambition can coexist

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News

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

High School Sports

Bangor baseball playing Oxford Hills as part regional softball and baseball title games

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

College sports

Husson University student wins Downeast-Metro golf tourney

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Government

Bangor City Council has no plans to punish its chair for not registering her vacant home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Government

After a lifetime in politics, a former Maine congressman finds his biggest fight at home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Culture

Atlantic Explorer pilot recounts historic 3,000-mile flight from Maine to Europe

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Environment

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

Homestead Weekly

Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

Police and Courts

The many chances given to Eliot Cutler are an ‘anomaly,’ DA says

June 13, 2026

Sports

4 former titlists playing in Downeast-Metro Amateur golf tourney this weekend

June 13, 2026

Sports

Bangor area coaches say US will see boost in soccer interest from World Cup

June 13, 2026

College Ice Hockey

UMaine women’s ice hockey coach tapped for assistant coaching spot on PWHL Detroit expansion team

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

Where Maine’s elections stand going into a ranked-choice count

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

See the 97 billionaires and their spouses backing Susan Collins

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

Graham Platner says Donald Trump is ‘scared’ after his primary victory

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

Maine candidates fish, fret and spin results during a ranked-choice voting lull

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Government

Inside the National Guard operation at the former Loring Air Force Base

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine restaurateur faces liens and lawsuits amid purchase of coastal winery

June 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine lawmaker sets the stage for a civil rights lawsuit against Hancock County officials

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball adds guard from Arizona Christian

June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

Elections

Graham Platner gets more primary votes than any other Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Elections

Maine judge upholds decision to keep transgender sports question off 2026 ballot

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Bangor man pleads guilty to murdering his 10-year-old son

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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