Bangor Daily News

Newburgh residents push back against proposed AI-generated logo

by Kasey Turman

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

by Daniel O'Connor

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

by Sabrina Martin

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.

One cited the growing cost of land, construction materials and labor as the biggest barriers.

by Kathleen O'Brien

Browntail moth caterpillars have emerged again in Bangor

Browntail moth caterpillars have emerged again in Bangor

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Election-deciding absentee ballots in Clifton sent back to Maine supreme court

Election-deciding absentee ballots in Clifton sent back to Maine supreme court

by Kasey Turman

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

by Benjamin Kail

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

by Ethan Andrews

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

by Ethan Andrews

Maine man accused of assaulting cop after repeatedly calling 911 for beer delivery

Maine man accused of assaulting cop after repeatedly calling 911 for beer delivery

by Marie Weidmayer

Aroostook woman indicted for voting twice in 2024 election

Aroostook woman indicted for voting twice in 2024 election

by Cameron Levasseur

Rescue crews searching for 20-year-old missing paddleboarder at Ellsworth lake

Rescue crews searching for 20-year-old missing paddleboarder at Ellsworth lake

by Sabrina Martin

Presque Isle council adopts vacant building ordinance

Presque Isle council adopts vacant building ordinance

by Paula Brewer

Latest Obituaries

Lorna Rachel Alley

Adella E. Neill

George and Delores Mayo

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LATEST NEWS

ICE to release 19-year-old Mainer detained in Texas since November

Maine cannabis business burglarized twice in less in a week

Earthquake shook a small Down East town

Caribou school board advances revised budget up $1.5M from previous year

OPINION

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

by The BDN Editorial Board

The closure of Fairmount School is a cost of delayed decisions in Bangor

The closure of Fairmount School is a cost of delayed decisions in Bangor

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Clifton man arrested on drug charges

Guest charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to Waldo County home

Man dies after Maine crash

NATIONAL NEWS

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

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

POLITICS

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

by Reuters

Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff

Iran is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Secretary of state says people’s veto of state supplemental budget will not move forward

Read the reports that powered our look at Bobby Charles’ war history

BUSINESS

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

by Kathleen O'Brien

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

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Maine fly-fishing writer recalls Ted Turner’s trout conservation efforts

Maine fly-fishing writer recalls Ted Turner’s trout conservation efforts

by Susan Bard

Some of Maine’s biggest lake trout are older than you think

Some of Maine’s biggest lake trout are older than you think

by Gregory Burr, Outdoors Contributor

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

SPORTS

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

Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault

Meet the only Aroostook tennis player to auto-qualify for the state singles tournament

UMaine releases images of planned Alfond athletics village

UMaine softball prepares for America East tourney

OPINION

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.

More transparency needed in Fairmount School decisions

Maine voters want action on health insurance costs

To end sexual violence we must believe survivors

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights from Bangor to Raleigh-Durham

Budget airline will offer nonstop flights from Bangor to Raleigh-Durham

hancock

Bucksport welcomes step to close troubled landfill but contamination worries linger

Bucksport welcomes step to close troubled landfill but contamination worries linger

MIDCOAST

Visitors must bring their own water to Camden Hills State Park

Visitors must bring their own water to Camden Hills State Park

PORTLAND

Man accused of killing employee at Maine group home

Man accused of killing employee at Maine group home

AROOSTOOK

Twin Rivers acquires New York specialty paper maker

Twin Rivers acquires New York specialty paper maker

CENTRAL MAINE

Madison town manager resigns after improper dismissal by Select Board

Madison town manager resigns after improper dismissal by Select Board

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

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

YORK

Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport is back up for sale

Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport is back up for sale

News

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

‘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

Live updates: Watch Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate tonight

Elections

Live updates: Watch Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate tonight

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

How to watch tonight’s Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate

Elections

How to watch tonight’s Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate

May 5, 2026

Dueling court decisions about abortion drug leave Maine providers and patients scrambling

State

Dueling court decisions about abortion drug leave Maine providers and patients scrambling

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Chellie Pingree will visit Maine teenager held in Texas ICE facility

State

Chellie Pingree will visit Maine teenager held in Texas ICE facility

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Bangor tax bills expected to rise under proposed budget

Government

Bangor tax bills expected to rise under proposed budget

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Genealogists slammed as Mainers rush to prove Canadian ancestry and gain citizenship

Culture

Genealogists slammed as Mainers rush to prove Canadian ancestry and gain citizenship

May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

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

Business

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Husson’s spring sports teams had a banner weekend

Sports

Husson’s spring sports teams had a banner weekend

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

UMaine baseball wins weekend series against Binghamton

College Baseball

UMaine baseball wins weekend series against Binghamton

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

College Basketball

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Washington

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Washington

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Washington

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Washington

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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

Elections

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

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026