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Penobscot Theatre’s ‘The Fantasticks’ is fantastic in every way

by Judy Harrison 2 hours agoJune 17, 2026

Director and choreographer Rachel Ballasy expertly captures all the joy, adventure, heartache and happy ending of this iconic American musical.

Letter: Consider Rick Bennett in race for governor

by Opinion Contributor June 15, 2026June 14, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I don’t like hiking or the ocean. Then I visited one of Maine’s most famous coastal walks.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor June 14, 2026June 13, 2026

Live updates: Graham Platner’s 1st post-primary ad targets the ‘Epstein Class’

by Michael Shepherd June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

I asked 4 Maine lure makers for their best catches. Here’s what caught them.

by Susan Bard June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Letter: Income inequality should be a top concern

by Opinion Contributor June 8, 2026June 6, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

This wild stretch of Maine coast almost became a subdivision

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor June 7, 2026June 6, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

A mysterious boot in the Maine woods raises questions no one can answer

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine June 7, 2026June 6, 2026

Trail camera captures an unusual gathering of deer and wild turkeys

by Susan Bard June 6, 2026June 5, 2026

Hydrogen balloon that launched from Maine is over the ocean in bid for historic crossing

by Paula Brewer June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Aroostook, Culture

Aroostook ‘Hats off to America’ 2-day bash kicks off on July 3

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli June 4, 2026June 3, 2026

Team attempting 1st trans-Atlantic trip in hydrogen balloon will launch from Maine tonight

by Cameron Levasseur June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

The remarkable story behind Maine’s record Atlantic salmon that vanished for decades

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Caribou’s summer street fair returns next week

by Cameron Levasseur June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I went sea kayaking near the site of a recent drowning. Here’s what I learned.

by Aislinn Sarnacki May 31, 2026May 30, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Maine trout anglers revealed their go-to flies. These patterns topped the list.

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Maine woman battles challenging river to land a trophy trout

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor May 25, 2026May 24, 2026

New novel from Welsh writer examines unexpected companionship on remote island

by RJ Heller, Down East contributor May 24, 2026May 23, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

Something crazy happened during this spring’s bird migration in Maine

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding May 23, 2026May 22, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Announcing the 2025-2026 BDN Impact Report

by Jo Easton May 20, 2026May 19, 2026