Labor Day Archives - Bangor Daily News

Affordability, gloom and Trump anxiety shape Maine’s Labor Day rallies

by Elizabeth Walztoni September 7, 2026September 8, 2026

Affordability and concerns about the Trump administration were major themes for Democratic candidates and voters in eastern Maine on Labor Day.

Drivers face highest gas prices for Labor Day weekend in more than a decade

by Christopher Burns September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

State

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

by The Associated Press September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Life is no picnic for American workers this Labor Day

by The BDN Editorial Board September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Graham Platner’s voice for the working class must be welcomed on Labor Day

by Opinion Contributor August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Democrats blast activists for featuring Graham Platner at Labor Day rally

by Benjamin Kail August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

State

Graham Platner will headline Ellsworth Labor Day rally

by Christopher Burns August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

President Donald Trump’s policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day

by The Associated Press September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

200 attend Labor Day protest of Trump administration in downtown Bangor

by Sasha Ray September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

We're taking a look back at 65 years of the Labor Day holiday through photos of fairs, beaches and 5-mile runs.

Take a look back at these historic Labor Day photos

by Natalie Williams September 1, 2025August 31, 2025

Opinion Contributor

This Labor Day, remember what unions have accomplished

by Opinion Contributor August 30, 2025August 29, 2025

10 recipes to shake up your Labor Day BBQ this year

by Sam Schipani August 30, 2025August 29, 2025

These businesses are closed on Labor Day

by Leela Stockley August 30, 2025August 29, 2025

Opinion Contributor

This Labor Day, we’re honoring the past and building the future

by Opinion Contributor August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Lessons from Frances Perkins this Labor Day

by Opinion Contributor August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Bernie Sanders will hold Labor Day rally with Susan Collins’ newest challenger

by Christopher Burns August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Matt Damon spotted at Maine juice bar over the weekend

by Christopher Burns September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Orono man wins Bangor’s Labor Day road race by 3 seconds

by Sam Canfield September 2, 2024September 3, 2024

Labor Day hotel strikes reflect the frustrations of a workforce largely made up of women of color

by The Associated Press September 2, 2024September 3, 2024

Labor Day special

by George Danby September 2, 2024August 31, 2024