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Bangor Daily News

Thousands cancel Maine ACA plans over rising costs

Thousands cancel Maine ACA plans over rising costs

by Joe Lawlor, Portland Press Herald

Crews work to restore power to thousands after storm

by Wendy Watkins

Rising jail costs strain Maine county budgets

by Michael Livingston, Maine Public

Half of a Bangor-area school board abruptly resigns

Half of a Bangor-area school board abruptly resigns

With just half of the members remaining, the Holden-based school board will be unable to conduct business, meet or vote.

by Kasey Turman

Janet Mills will allow ghost gun regulations to become law in Maine

Janet Mills will allow ghost gun regulations to become law in Maine

by Randy Billings, Portland Press Herald

People remain at Bangor homeless encampment on day of closing

People remain at Bangor homeless encampment on day of closing

by Annie Rupertus

Letter campaign unites Aroostook residents with students in Quebec

Letter campaign unites Aroostook residents with students in Quebec

by Christopher Bouchard

Richmond school board keeps transgender policy in place despite lawsuit

Richmond school board keeps transgender policy in place despite lawsuit

by Madi Smith, Maine Public

Why the chickadee is fitting as Maine’s state bird

Why the chickadee is fitting as Maine’s state bird

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

These immigrants do one of Maine’s most dangerous jobs. Then came Trump’s crackdown.

These immigrants do one of Maine’s most dangerous jobs. Then came Trump’s crackdown.

by Callie Ferguson

Fire damages multiple units at Bangor storage facility

Fire damages multiple units at Bangor storage facility

by Marie Weidmayer

Judge orders feds to halt changes to homelessness assistance program

Judge orders feds to halt changes to homelessness assistance program

by Paul Koenig

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

by Susan Bard

Latest Obituaries

Therrien (Morrison), Barbara

Joshua James Stevens

Charles “Charlie” W. Birdsall Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest

OPINION

Letter: Character matters in life

Letter: Character matters in life

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Maine wrong on law restricting work with ICE

Letter: Maine wrong on law restricting work with ICE

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Man accused of starting Bangor police chase has 44 driving convictions

Penobscot County police chase exceeds 100 mph, ends in crash

Maine bicyclist seriously injured when car hits him

NATIONAL NEWS

How surveillance technology and the ‘Reddit Detective Agency’ helped search for a killer

A brief encounter, two attacks and then a break in investigations into the Brown and MIT shootings

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling

POLITICS

Angus King says he ‘saw nothing’ in classified video to justify double-strike on boat

Angus King says he ‘saw nothing’ in classified video to justify double-strike on boat

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public

Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

Oversight panel mulls probing interpreters helping noncitizens get Maine driving permits

BUSINESS

Maine home sales plummeted during federal shutdown

Maine home sales plummeted during federal shutdown

by Christopher Burns

Maine loggers are used to hard times. Then came the tariffs.

As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?

Beware of these fire hazards with your holiday decor

Here’s why you might see photos of deer in Maine real estate listings

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Tell us your Maine hunting hot takes

Tell us your Maine hunting hot takes

by Susan Bard

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

by Susan Bard

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

by Susan Bard

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Hampden sports complex’s 1st artificial turf field should ready in spring

Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener

Cooper Flagg will turn 19 this weekend in rare NBA company

Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy

‘He has a gift’: UMaine hockey freshman is nation’s 2nd-leading goal scorer

4 anonymous Maine high school basketball coaches on what it’s really like to do their job right now

OPINION

Federal actions threaten the essential work of Maine’s nonprofits

How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus

Honor Christ by welcoming refugees

Maine can’t wait for Washington to fix our health care crisis

Former Maine AGs: We must send Janet Mills to the US Senate

A Maine health care lifeline is under threat

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

hancock

Jamaican restaurant to open in downtown Ellsworth

Jamaican restaurant to open in downtown Ellsworth

MIDCOAST

Local businesses applaud opening of new Tophsham-Brunswick bridge

Local businesses applaud opening of new Tophsham-Brunswick bridge

PORTLAND

14-year-old Maine boy allegedly was plotting attack

14-year-old Maine boy allegedly was plotting attack

AROOSTOOK

Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home

Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home

CENTRAL MAINE

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

DOWN EAST

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

PISCATAQUIS

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

YORK

2 Maine towns have finally ended their yearslong border dispute

2 Maine towns have finally ended their yearslong border dispute

News

Strong winds temporarily shut down Maine ski lifts

Weather

Strong winds temporarily shut down Maine ski lifts

17 hours agoDecember 19, 2025

Tens of thousands lose power across Maine due to strong winds and heavy rain

Weather

Tens of thousands lose power across Maine due to strong winds and heavy rain

17 hours agoDecember 19, 2025

Bangor now expected to see winds up to 60 mph

Weather

Bangor now expected to see winds up to 60 mph

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

Business

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

Business

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

December 19, 2025

Waldo County commissioners cut their own pay and benefits amid budget problems

Government

Waldo County commissioners cut their own pay and benefits amid budget problems

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

Weather

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

Housing

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

Government

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

Government

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Trump in White House speech says US economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation

Nation

Trump in White House speech says US economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

Business

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

Government

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes

Nation

Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Nation

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

Culture

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

Government

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players

High School Basketball

10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players

December 17, 2025

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

Business

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall

College Football

UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

Government

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

Police and Courts

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025