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Ousted Freedom town official falls short in return bid

Ousted Freedom town official falls short in return bid

by Ethan Andrews

Proposed Maine data-center ban would kill plans for an old paper mill

by Lori Valigra

Former Houlton town manager set for plea hearing in domestic assault case

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Bucksport grocer who expanded business to neighboring counties dies at 73

by Bridget Huber

Trump doesn’t need approval for Iran war with ‘no boots on the ground,’ Susan Collins says

Trump doesn’t need approval for Iran war with ‘no boots on the ground,’ Susan Collins says

The Republican senator spoke on a visit to a wastewater plant in Hartland that was partially funded by earmarks she secured.

by Kasey Turman

Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ after easing sanctions on Russian oil

Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ after easing sanctions on Russian oil

by Reuters

Vermont women earn another trip to NCAA tournament with win over UMaine

Vermont women earn another trip to NCAA tournament with win over UMaine

by Larry Mahoney

Boston College ends season for UMaine hockey with convincing 5-0 playoff win

Boston College ends season for UMaine hockey with convincing 5-0 playoff win

by Larry Mahoney

Bangor killer still believes demons controlled him 15 years ago when he pushed man out window

Bangor killer still believes demons controlled him 15 years ago when he pushed man out window

by Marie Weidmayer

Arrest warrant issued for Hancock County probate judge after missing court hearing

Arrest warrant issued for Hancock County probate judge after missing court hearing

by Sabrina Martin

UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree

UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree

by Kristian Moravec, The Maine Monitor

EMMC nurses preparing to strike

EMMC nurses preparing to strike

by Christopher Burns and Annie Rupertus

Someone dumped a bunch of trash in a Penobscot County stream

Someone dumped a bunch of trash in a Penobscot County stream

by Christopher Burns

No one has used the free housing plans Bangor spent $182K designing

No one has used the free housing plans Bangor spent $182K designing

by Kathleen O'Brien

How to watch UMaine women’s basketball play for a spot in the NCAA tournament

How to watch UMaine women’s basketball play for a spot in the NCAA tournament

by Matt Junker

Latest Obituaries

Arthur “Archie” Verow

Michael A. DeVeau Sr.

Arthur G. Liberty Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

Ellsworth case highlight pitfalls of electing probate judges

A murdered millionaire’s money is going toward ads for a Maine candidate

For 1st time in a generation, UMaine hockey has 2 players on top all-conference team

Bar Harbor breakwater to be rebuilt this summer

OPINION

Janet Mills is accomplished. Graham Platner is rough. Why is he taking all the political oxygen in Maine?

Janet Mills is accomplished. Graham Platner is rough. Why is he taking all the political oxygen in Maine?

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: We must stop Donald Trump

Letter: We must stop Donald Trump

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Feds identify man accused of assaulting border officer in Maine

1 stabbed during alleged Mattawamkeag home invasion

Man allegedly held woman against her will at gunpoint at Bangor motel

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump tells Fox News US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz ‘if needed’

Cuba says it has opened talks with US as oil blockade takes toll

US trade deficit narrows in January as exports jump to record high

POLITICS

Maine Senate Democrats shelve resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

Maine Senate Democrats shelve resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

by Lauren McCauley, Maine Morning Star

Congressional candidate Jordan Wood responds to angry rant at Houlton town hall

Janet Mills offers a tax-cut compromise to a sweeping tribal-rights bill

Senate to consider bill that would end partial government shutdown, fund DHS

How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

BUSINESS

See how much gas prices have increased in Maine and across the nation

See how much gas prices have increased in Maine and across the nation

by Leela Stockley

Real estate Q&A: How do I get a relative who was staying with me to leave my home?

Maine could boost funding for historic building owners to update properties

US lawmakers advance bill to lower housing prices

Maine’s home sales slumped in February

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Quebec magical hiking trails are really accessible to Maine hikers

Quebec magical hiking trails are really accessible to Maine hikers

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Now is the time to prune your fruit trees

Now is the time to prune your fruit trees

by Aislinn Sarnacki

What backyard birds are really doing at your feeder

What backyard birds are really doing at your feeder

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

What a trapper learned about wildlife after 60 years in the Maine woods

What a trapper learned about wildlife after 60 years in the Maine woods

by Anne Favolise, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

How to watch UMaine hockey take on Boston College in Friday’s playoff battle

New country, new language haven’t stopped this Spanish point guard on the court in Maine

What it’s like to play and coach alongside one of Maine’s biggest basketball stars

UMaine hockey players know they are 1 win away from filling the TD Garden again

Searsport’s decision not to rehire softball coach draws outcry from players

UMaine women need this rare type of win to make the NCAA tournament

OPINION

America is no longer great

Limiting what Maine hospitals can charge offers relief from rising health care costs

Trump’s election takeover threats are the real election fraud

Maine needs to make school funding more equitable

Hannah Pingree has right health care prescription for Maine

Jared Golden: My thoughts on the conflict in Iran

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor man accused of assaulting child with a wooden dowel

Bangor man accused of assaulting child with a wooden dowel

hancock

Owner of 15 Subway shops in Maine files for bankruptcy

Owner of 15 Subway shops in Maine files for bankruptcy

MIDCOAST

‘Blair Witch’ star addresses trespassing complaint on eve of Maine town’s elections

‘Blair Witch’ star addresses trespassing complaint on eve of Maine town’s elections

PORTLAND

French wine bar and restaurant opening in Portland this spring

French wine bar and restaurant opening in Portland this spring

AROOSTOOK

2 Madawaska natives are behind the brewery plan at former border station

2 Madawaska natives are behind the brewery plan at former border station

CENTRAL MAINE

Fryeburg Fair will return to 8 days after last year’s controversial expansion

Fryeburg Fair will return to 8 days after last year’s controversial expansion

DOWN EAST

Washington County auditor resigns because he can’t meet bank’s deadline

Washington County auditor resigns because he can’t meet bank’s deadline

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville firefighter was convicted of having child sexual abuse images in 2021

Greenville firefighter was convicted of having child sexual abuse images in 2021

YORK

FBI was in Maine town to help California deputies with investigation

FBI was in Maine town to help California deputies with investigation

News

Bangor Mall owner pays $39K fine for leaking sewage

Police and Courts

Bangor Mall owner pays $39K fine for leaking sewage

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Arby’s is returning to Bangor

Business

Arby’s is returning to Bangor

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

UMaine hockey’s top scorer not expected back this season due to undisclosed injury

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey’s top scorer not expected back this season due to undisclosed injury

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Jaycie Christopher is one of the best comeback stories that Maine has seen in a while

College Basketball

Jaycie Christopher is one of the best comeback stories that Maine has seen in a while

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Maine’s public defense commission out of money, issues notices to lawyers

State

Maine’s public defense commission out of money, issues notices to lawyers

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Early budgets show how Penobscot County’s financial crisis may trickle down taxpayers

Government

Early budgets show how Penobscot County’s financial crisis may trickle down taxpayers

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Susan Collins reacts to bombshell report linking ‘Havana Syndrome’ to Russia

Washington

Susan Collins reacts to bombshell report linking ‘Havana Syndrome’ to Russia

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Maine’s shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places

Elections

Maine’s shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

UMaine men’s hockey will rely on its top-scoring line in quarterfinal game

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey will rely on its top-scoring line in quarterfinal game

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Republican who nearly beat Jared Golden wants to return to the Maine House

Elections

Republican who nearly beat Jared Golden wants to return to the Maine House

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Donald Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil

Nation

Donald Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

UMaine’s Brandon Holt and Owen Fowler earn Hockey East awards

College Ice Hockey

UMaine’s Brandon Holt and Owen Fowler earn Hockey East awards

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Maine’s most decorated field hockey coach Paula Doughty out at Skowhegan

High School Field Hockey

Maine’s most decorated field hockey coach Paula Doughty out at Skowhegan

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Stephen King endorses Hannah Pingree for governor

Elections

Stephen King endorses Hannah Pingree for governor

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

UMaine to lay off staff as it slashes $5.6M from budget

Education

UMaine to lay off staff as it slashes $5.6M from budget

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Maine Library Commission unveils draft rule that could restrict libraries’ access to state support

State

Maine Library Commission unveils draft rule that could restrict libraries’ access to state support

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?

Nation

How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran?

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel

Nation

Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Former sporting camp on northern Maine island is for sale for $2.4M

Housing

Former sporting camp on northern Maine island is for sale for $2.4M

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Downtown Bangor shops get a new way to pay for exterior upgrades

Business

Downtown Bangor shops get a new way to pay for exterior upgrades

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

This Maine unified basketball team is about more than hoops

Education

This Maine unified basketball team is about more than hoops

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Reality TV star’s dispute over a Maine camp is heading to court

Police and Courts

Reality TV star’s dispute over a Maine camp is heading to court

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Ellsworth residents imagine life without downtown dam as relicensing drags on

Ellsworth residents imagine life without downtown dam as relicensing drags on

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Garrett Mason criticized over wealthy backers at Maine Republican gubernatorial debate

Elections

Garrett Mason criticized over wealthy backers at Maine Republican gubernatorial debate

March 10, 2026March 11, 2026