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FBI joins Bangor investigation into out-of-state addiction recruiters

by Annie Rupertus March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The FBI’s involvement comes after it was reported that recruiters have been offering plane tickets and other freebies to homeless people.

Police and Courts

Bangor had no homicides in 2025

by Marie Weidmayer January 3, 2026January 2, 2026

Police and Courts

Dash camera video shows moment Bangor police shot a man

by Marie Weidmayer July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

Police and Courts

Answers are scarce a year after couple died in Bangor police chase

by Marie Weidmayer July 23, 2025July 22, 2025

Bangor police officer who caused U-turn crash is 9-year veteran

by Marie Weidmayer July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Bangor has transformed its handling of non-emergency police calls

by Kathleen O'Brien March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

You can send anonymous tips to Bangor PD through new app

by Valerie Royzman December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

The Bangor police are trying to dispel Facebook rumors that a Saturday kidnapping at Target is part of a human trafficking ring.

Police: Stabbing on Union Street leads to Bangor man’s arrest

by Leigh Tauss February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Bangor school staff can now call police with the touch of a button

by Kathleen O'Brien January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Bangor 10-year-old gets recognition for calling 911 to help neighbor struggling to breathe

by Kathleen O'Brien September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

Bangor cop who made a stuffed duck viral and solved murders leaves the force

by Judy Harrison July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

After decades of engaging teens in sports, Bangor’s police athletic league is no more

by Lia Russell July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

A search for a missing Bangor man (seen wearing an orange hat) is still ongoing.

Mother of missing man says Bangor police left family in the dark about search efforts

by Lia Russell June 13, 2022June 6, 2024

Human remains found near Bangor railroad tracks

by Judy Harrison April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Bangor police seek to identify package theft suspect

by Timothy Epperson and December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Photos and ‘Granpa G’s ashes’ found in ceiling light box to be returned to family

by Rosemary Lausier December 12, 2021December 13, 2021

Bangor police warns residents of holiday package thefts

by Rosemary Lausier December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Spread of social media scanner pages leads police to shield information

by Lia Russell October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

A Bangor woman is accused of helping her boyfriend escape prosecution, but no warrant for his arrest had been issued

by Judy Harrison July 27, 2021July 28, 2021

News

Retirements present newest challenge for struggling Maine police departments

by Lia Russell July 18, 2021July 18, 2021