Bangor Daily News

Landlord’s negligence may force 6 businesses out of Aroostook shopping plaza

Landlord’s negligence may force 6 businesses out of Aroostook shopping plaza

by Cameron Levasseur

These sailors don’t need water. They speed along Aroostook’s longest runway.

by Christopher Bouchard

Canadian clock collector sells decaying Bucksport church

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Brook trout explode on mouse flies in remote Maine pond

by Susan Bard

Game warden crashed plane while helping stock fish in western Maine

Game warden crashed plane while helping stock fish in western Maine

Officials said Joshua Tibbetts’ looping route was not out of the ordinary and that his itinerary did not deviate from his plan.

by Marie Weidmayer and Sawyer Loftus

A mother and daughter saw the seconds before a Maine warden’s plane crash

A mother and daughter saw the seconds before a Maine warden’s plane crash

by Marie Weidmayer

A disabled veteran was violently sick. The next day, he kept landing big bass.

A disabled veteran was violently sick. The next day, he kept landing big bass.

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

Read a full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments

Read a full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments

by Josh Keefe, The Maine Monitor

Opponents of Maine transgender sports referendum allege fraud at high-stakes hearing

Opponents of Maine transgender sports referendum allege fraud at high-stakes hearing

by Benjamin Kail

Jail, police and unorganized territory push final Aroostook budget up 11%

Jail, police and unorganized territory push final Aroostook budget up 11%

by Cameron Levasseur

Calls to remove Ellsworth dam grow after state issues 2nd water quality denial

Calls to remove Ellsworth dam grow after state issues 2nd water quality denial

by Sabrina Martin

Adrianna Smith, Brandon Holt cap UMaine careers with top student-athlete award

Adrianna Smith, Brandon Holt cap UMaine careers with top student-athlete award

by Larry Mahoney

These will be the newest members of the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame

These will be the newest members of the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame

by Larry Mahoney

Susan Collins asks if Pentagon anticipated Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz

Susan Collins asks if Pentagon anticipated Iran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz

by Benjamin Kail

Former Maine prison official sentenced to 5 years in prison for taking bribe

Former Maine prison official sentenced to 5 years in prison for taking bribe

by Marie Weidmayer

Latest Obituaries

Lawrence G. Cole

Justin Lee Dunton

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LATEST NEWS

2 arrested after Hermon home invasion

Officials identify game warden who died in western Maine plane crash

Watch: Maine fish and wildlife officials identify pilot in fatal plane crash

Lincoln hires interim town manager without background check

OPINION

Why I’ll still rank Janet Mills on the primary ballot

Why I’ll still rank Janet Mills on the primary ballot

by Opinion Contributor

Suspending the gas tax is not the answer to high prices caused by war with Iran

Suspending the gas tax is not the answer to high prices caused by war with Iran

by The BDN Editorial Board

CRIME & COURTS

20-year-old killed in Rockport crash

Maine game warden dies in plane crash

Maine woman accused of stealing an ambulance outside hospital

NATIONAL NEWS

Energy Secretary says Trump ‘open’ to pausing gas tax amid climbing prices

Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

POLITICS

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

by Reuters

Hormuz standoff drives oil higher as Iran-US peace hopes ebb

Hearing set on validity of signatures for Maine transgender athlete referendum

Graham Platner calls to end gas and diesel tax

Janet Mills’ inner circle reluctant to join Democrats in rallying behind Graham Platner

BUSINESS

A unique MDI home that looks like a prism is selling for $1.1M

A unique MDI home that looks like a prism is selling for $1.1M

by Kathleen O'Brien

This couple moved to Bangor to flee climate change in Texas

Maine bucked nationwide drop in home sales in April

Bangor changed its rules to encourage more housing. Developers say it’s not enough.

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

This is spring salmon fishing in Maine

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Maine has dozens of fishing waters where adults can’t fish

Maine has dozens of fishing waters where adults can’t fish

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

The best Maine river for an overnight paddling trip

The best Maine river for an overnight paddling trip

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor

Hike Barren Mountain for one of the best views in Maine

Hike Barren Mountain for one of the best views in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki

SPORTS

Husson softball and baseball facing Endicott in regional tournaments

UMaine baseball suffers 1st conference home sweep in 10 years

No-hitter lifts Husson softball to 8th consecutive conference title

Husson baseball notches 7th straight conference title

Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend

Brothers combine for 7 hits to lead Bangor High baseball past Oxford Hills

OPINION

Trump administration’s focus on fraud misses bigger problems for Maine’s aging population

Modivcare’s goal is ensuring healthcare access through reliable transportation

Public health can’t be a political gamble in the face of the next pandemic

How Hungary’s election could foreshadow Maine’s Senate race

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

Respect and protect the Penobscot River

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Man accused of burglarizing vehicle in Brewer

Man accused of burglarizing vehicle in Brewer

hancock

Small MDI town votes to reverse nearly 100-year ban on deer hunting

Small MDI town votes to reverse nearly 100-year ban on deer hunting

MIDCOAST

Maine town will create harbormaster post as lobster co-op and seafood giant feud over wharf access

Maine town will create harbormaster post as lobster co-op and seafood giant feud over wharf access

PORTLAND

ICE activity is increasing in Maine, immigration rights advocates warn

ICE activity is increasing in Maine, immigration rights advocates warn

AROOSTOOK

It will be raining rabies vaccines in Aroostook starting tomorrow

It will be raining rabies vaccines in Aroostook starting tomorrow

CENTRAL MAINE

Man and woman accused of kidnapping, beating and burning another man in Lewiston

Man and woman accused of kidnapping, beating and burning another man in Lewiston

DOWN EAST

Calais hospital is shedding staff

Calais hospital is shedding staff

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

Greenville set to add much-needed supply to its housing stock

YORK

Safety inspections on interstate bridge connecting Maine and NH will close shoulders

Safety inspections on interstate bridge connecting Maine and NH will close shoulders

News

New dental hygiene office opens in Bangor

Business

New dental hygiene office opens in Bangor

May 12, 2026

Hampden residents challenge surging home values during town reassessment

Government

Hampden residents challenge surging home values during town reassessment

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Bangor bans storing belongings on sidewalk amid homelessness debate

Government

Bangor bans storing belongings on sidewalk amid homelessness debate

May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

With Graham Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices

Elections

With Graham Platner as likely Democratic nominee, Maine voters grapple with their choices

May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

JD Vance will speak in Bangor on Thursday

State

JD Vance will speak in Bangor on Thursday

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Trump plans to fire FDA chief Marty Makary, sources say

Washington

Trump plans to fire FDA chief Marty Makary, sources say

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Washington

Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Early voting in Maine’s June primaries starts Monday

Elections

Early voting in Maine’s June primaries starts Monday

May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

How a community is reimagining a historic Aroostook train station

Culture

How a community is reimagining a historic Aroostook train station

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

State

A Maine island where almost nobody lives will restart a police department

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Gerald Talbot, Maine’s 1st Black legislator, dies at 94

Politics

Gerald Talbot, Maine’s 1st Black legislator, dies at 94

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

Education

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Maine Democrats shelve criticism of national party’s Joe Baldacci endorsement

Elections

Maine Democrats shelve criticism of national party’s Joe Baldacci endorsement

May 9, 2026May 10, 2026

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

Education

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

May 9, 2026May 10, 2026

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

Elections

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Maine candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

Elections

Maine candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts

May 8, 2026May 11, 2026

Kaden Bedard looks forward to continuing UMaine legacy of his Hall-of-Fame father

College Basketball

Kaden Bedard looks forward to continuing UMaine legacy of his Hall-of-Fame father

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

Elections

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.

State

Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Moody’s and S&P affirm Maine’s credit rating

State

Moody’s and S&P affirm Maine’s credit rating

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

Elections

A missing Bobby Charles and new alliance mark Maine Republican debate

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Albany ousts UMaine from America East softball tourney behind Kennebunk native’s 2-hitter

College Softball

Albany ousts UMaine from America East softball tourney behind Kennebunk native’s 2-hitter

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

Elections

Penobscot Democrats plan vote to condemn national endorsement in Maine’s 2nd District race

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down

High School Basketball

Southern Aroostook girls basketball’s 5-time state champion coach is stepping down

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026