Bangor Daily News

‘Veep’ actor Timothy Simons sees off UMaine’s graduating class of 2026

‘Veep’ actor Timothy Simons sees off UMaine’s graduating class of 2026

by Annie Rupertus

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

by Michael Shepherd

Portland teen championed by Ms. Rachel released from ICE custody

by CBS 13

Maine gardeners find fertilizer help from things they get from the ocean

Maine gardeners find fertilizer help from things they get from the ocean

Using resources like fish waste, shells and seaweed can improve soil structure and add nutrients for growing crops.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Maine prisoner who walked off job site arrested with woman in New Hampshire

Maine prisoner who walked off job site arrested with woman in New Hampshire

by Michael Shepherd

Threat drawing police to Brewer Walmart was a hoax

Threat drawing police to Brewer Walmart was a hoax

by Michael Shepherd

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

Aroostook students’ Holocaust artwork heads to Augusta exhibit

by Paula Brewer

Maine anglers still talk about this legendary brook trout

Maine anglers still talk about this legendary brook trout

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

Boyfriend of Maine woman slain in 1987 charged with her murder

Boyfriend of Maine woman slain in 1987 charged with her murder

by Ethan Andrews

See photos from Husson University’s 127th commencement

See photos from Husson University’s 127th commencement

by Wendy Watkins

Vassalboro man dies after ATV rolls on top of him

by Wendy Watkins

Northern Maine Community College marks 61st commencement

Northern Maine Community College marks 61st commencement

by Paula Brewer

State expands quarantine area for destructive emerald ash borer

State expands quarantine area for destructive emerald ash borer

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story

Latest Obituaries

Audrey L. Mullins

Paula Joan Hays

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LATEST NEWS

Mechanic Falls resident killed in Gray crash

University of Maine at Presque Isle holds 117th commencement

Perseverance, empathy emphasized at UFMK’s 144th graduation

Nearly 7,000 attend USM commencement

OPINION

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

Shalom House killing highlights challenges of mental health crisis

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Why I’m ranking Troy Jackson first

Letter: Why I’m ranking Troy Jackson first

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Missing Trescott man found Saturday

Maine man accused of threatening to kill vice president found competent

Kidnapping charges dropped against men accused of locking Bangor woman in her bathroom

NATIONAL NEWS

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

POLITICS

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

Mitt Romney holds fundraiser for Susan Collins in Utah

by Ethan Andrews

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

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

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

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

BUSINESS

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

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

by Kathleen O'Brien

$464K sale leads Bangor’s weekly property transfers

This harborfront island home selling for $495K comes with its own wharf

Maine’s housing market is stuck and there’s no sign of it getting better

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

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

I’ve found the fountain of youth in the Maine woods

I’ve found the fountain of youth in the Maine woods

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Why bird identification gets so confusing in spring

Why bird identification gets so confusing in spring

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

This is one of midcoast Maine’s most unique treks

This is one of midcoast Maine’s most unique treks

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes begins second WNBA season this weekend

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

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

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

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

Brewer High School names new indoor track coach

OPINION

Respect and protect the Penobscot River

Not enrolled in a political party? You can still vote in Maine’s primary election.

The closure of Fairmount School is a cost of delayed decisions in Bangor

I’m a mayor who supports Hannah Pingree for governor

1,752 reasons why higher education still works

Maine has a crowded June primary. Ranked-choice voting will prevent spoilers.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Watch: UMaine afternoon commencement ceremony

Watch: UMaine afternoon commencement ceremony

hancock

Missing paddleboarder’s equipment found but search on Ellsworth lake continues

Missing paddleboarder’s equipment found but search on Ellsworth lake continues

MIDCOAST

8 apply for Camden police chief job

8 apply for Camden police chief job

PORTLAND

Woman seriously injured after school bus crash in Westbrook

Woman seriously injured after school bus crash in Westbrook

AROOSTOOK

New school is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Aroostook districts, consultant says

New school is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Aroostook districts, consultant says

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine Turnpike Authority worker injured after tractor-trailer crashes into truck

Maine Turnpike Authority worker injured after tractor-trailer crashes into truck

DOWN EAST

Earthquake shook a small Down East town

Earthquake shook a small Down East town

PISCATAQUIS

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

From rural Piscataquis County to UMaine valedictorian

YORK

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

Owner hopes to save iconic Maine diner from foreclosure

News

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

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

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

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

Elections

A Maine Republican is joining his rival’s campaign while staying in the race

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

Elections

These new ads from Susan Collins and Graham Platner couldn’t be more different

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

State

Janet Mills proclaims Friday ‘George Hale Day’

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

How to watch tonight’s Maine GOP gubernatorial debate hosted by BDN and CBS 13

Elections

How to watch tonight’s Maine GOP gubernatorial debate hosted by BDN and CBS 13

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

Police and Courts

Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Kaden Bedard, son of Maine basketball great Andy Bedard, commits to play at UMaine

College Basketball

Kaden Bedard, son of Maine basketball great Andy Bedard, commits to play at UMaine

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

Education

Endowment and innovation keep Bar Harbor college viable, new interim leader says

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

State

3 lessons from Maine’s election-year rash of local budget disputes

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Government

Newburgh residents push back against proposed AI-generated logo

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

Washington

Susan Collins reveals condition that causes shaking

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Binghamton softball uses 9-run, 4th-inning rally to top UMaine in America East tourney

College Softball

Binghamton softball uses 9-run, 4th-inning rally to top UMaine in America East tourney

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

UMaine softball’s Kaelyn Larkin earns All-America East honors

College Softball

UMaine softball’s Kaelyn Larkin earns All-America East honors

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

Elections

Maine Republicans move aggressively to take down Bobby Charles

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

Elections

Graham Platner has raised $1.5M since Janet Mills ended her US Senate campaign

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Washington

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff

Washington

Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Iran is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Washington

Iran is reviewing new US proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault

Professional Football

Former Patriot Stefon Diggs found not guilty of strangulation and assault

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Secretary of state says people’s veto of state supplemental budget will not move forward

Elections

Secretary of state says people’s veto of state supplemental budget will not move forward

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

A historic Bangor church is starting a $3M renovation as membership surges

Culture

A historic Bangor church is starting a $3M renovation as membership surges

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

What to know about Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program

Health

What to know about Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program

May 6, 2026