Sexual Assault Archives - Bangor Daily News

Police and Courts

2 men allegedly sexually assaulted 5 Maine girls

by Christopher Burns 8 hours agoOctober 29, 2026

The men allegedly plied the girls, who range in age from 12 to 14, with alcohol and cannabis before sexually assaulting them.

Police and Courts

Jury finds man guilty of Calais teen’s 1984 slaying

by Christopher Burns October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

by Christopher Burns October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Police and Courts

For a Penobscot survivor, pain lingers after Catholic church sex abuse settlement

by Sean Scott, The Maine Monitor September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Police and Courts

New Hampshire man accused of sexually abusing child at Maine campground for years

by Christopher Burns September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man accused of sexually assaulting girl under 14

by Christopher Burns August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man accused of sexually exploiting child and assaulting dog not mentally competent, judge rules

by Marie Weidmayer August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Police and Courts

Midcoast man gets 50 years for sexually abusing young child for years

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Police and Courts

High court rules woman suffered emotional distress from cousin’s sexual behavior

by Paula Brewer July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Women warned each other against dating Graham Platner on social media a year before campaign launch

by Christopher Burns July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Listening to survivors of sexual violence is a needed cultural shift

by Opinion Contributor July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Nirav Shah is joining the race to replace Graham Platner after rape allegation

by Christopher Burns July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Republicans are preparing for an ad blitz attacking whoever replaces Graham Platner

by Christopher Burns July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to step aside after rape allegation

by Christopher Burns July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

In their own words: Maine politicians react to the rape allegation against Graham Platner

by Christopher Burns July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Opinion Contributor

Justice requires that Graham Platner stay in the US Senate race

by Opinion Contributor July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Stephen King defends Graham Platner amid rape allegation

by Christopher Burns July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Police and Courts

Bangor man accused of sexually abusing young child

by Christopher Burns June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man allegedly assaulted several officers as they tried to arrest him on sex assault charges

by Christopher Burns June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Man accused of sexually abusing 80-year-old Bucksport woman

by Christopher Burns May 20, 2026May 20, 2026