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Family and friends identify 3 victims in deadly Bangor plane crash

Family and friends identify 3 victims in deadly Bangor plane crash

by Christopher Burns

Confusion swirls around fatal Bangor plane crash

by Marie Weidmayer and Annie Rupertus

Stone honoring George Floyd in Ellsworth prompts temporary ban on memorials

by Sabrina Martin

Northport moves forward with solar power project

by Bridget Huber

A longtime fixture on Presque Isle’s Main Street is for sale

by Cameron Levasseur

Houlton passes annual budget with 8.6% increase

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Lawyer for immigrant removed from Maine jail accuses ICE of lying in court

Lawyer for immigrant removed from Maine jail accuses ICE of lying in court

Judges freed two immigrants who were held at the Cumberland County jail until Thursday, when they were abruptly removed following Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce’s criticism of immigration agents.

by Sawyer Loftus

Feds say ICE has arrested more than 200 illegal immigrants in Maine

Feds say ICE has arrested more than 200 illegal immigrants in Maine

by Ethan Andrews

How Maine Republicans see Donald Trump’s immigration policy after a fatal shooting

How Maine Republicans see Donald Trump’s immigration policy after a fatal shooting

by Daniel O'Connor

In the Maine woods, humans are the deadliest predators

In the Maine woods, humans are the deadliest predators

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

This small Maine creature was my introduction to wild game

This small Maine creature was my introduction to wild game

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor

UMaine’s oldest building to be demolished despite student objections

UMaine’s oldest building to be demolished despite student objections

by Kasey Turman

Maine wardens search for missing Brunswick woman

Maine wardens search for missing Brunswick woman

by Ethan Andrews

Sunday’s crash is the deadliest aviation disaster in Bangor’s history

Sunday’s crash is the deadliest aviation disaster in Bangor’s history

by Christopher Burns

Kid Cudi joins summer concert lineup at Bangor Waterfront

Kid Cudi joins summer concert lineup at Bangor Waterfront

by Leela Stockley

Shenna Bellows denounces use of voter rolls as ‘ransom’ for ICE to withdraw from states

Shenna Bellows denounces use of voter rolls as ‘ransom’ for ICE to withdraw from states

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public

Man found dead along the side of a Maine road

Man found dead along the side of a Maine road

by Christopher Burns

Biggest fish tops 16 pounds at Long Lake derby

Biggest fish tops 16 pounds at Long Lake derby

by Christopher Bouchard

Latest Obituaries

Deborah Ann Bowden

Charles Alfred Spencer

Frederick E. Seward

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages

Minnesota killing produces backlash against Trump administration from Second Amendment advocates

NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing

Texas official identifies 1 Bangor plane crash victim

OPINION

Maine congressional delegation must do more to rein in Donald Trump

Maine congressional delegation must do more to rein in Donald Trump

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Collins, King must vote against funding bill to rein in ICE

Letter: Collins, King must vote against funding bill to rein in ICE

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Bangor airport disputes FAA report, says 6 people died in plane crash

7 dead in Bangor plane crash, according to FAA

Plane that crashed at Bangor International Airport was upside down

NATIONAL NEWS

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on US economy, but how much?

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

POLITICS

The Latest: Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting

The Latest: Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting

by The Associated Press

Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

He left Myanmar for Michigan. Trump’s travel ban cut off his US college studies midway

Susan Collins joins growing Republican calls for Minneapolis shooting probe

Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting

BUSINESS

With rental registries, cities try to track housing and hold bad actors accountable

With rental registries, cities try to track housing and hold bad actors accountable

by Robbie Sequeira, Stateline

5 Maine properties you can buy for under $30K

CMP’s new Maine power line begins delivering power to New England

4 homes that recently sold in Waldo County

Maine home sales rose nearly 12% in December

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

I discovered a hidden ice fishing spot few anglers know about

I discovered a hidden ice fishing spot few anglers know about

by Dylan Savageau, Outdoors Contributor

Sub-zero temperatures didn’t stop Maine’s largest ice fishing derby

Sub-zero temperatures didn’t stop Maine’s largest ice fishing derby

by Christopher Bouchard

Here are some of the winter pleasures of Moosehead Lake

Here are some of the winter pleasures of Moosehead Lake

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Maine ice fishing events you can’t miss this winter

Maine ice fishing events you can’t miss this winter

by Susan Bard

SPORTS

How much do these high school players love hockey? They travel 100 miles just to practice.

New England Patriots advance to their 12th Super Bowl

UMaine hockey rallies for wild overtime win over UMass Lowell

Late 3-pointer enables Binghamton to survive UMaine women’s basketball rally

What makes Maine the ‘golfiest state’ in America? Tougher golfers.

Falmouth freshman’s 1st collegiate goal helps UMaine hockey top UMass Lowell

OPINION

The US Senate must end ICE’s reign of terror

We can choose a more affordable direction for Maine

People of Greenland are lost amidst Trump’s geopolitical maneuvering

Maine can revitalize its ATV trails as a path out of rural economic stagnation

Maine’s future depends on a fully funded NOAA

Fear and uncertainty have characterized Donald Trump’s chaotic first year in office

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor declares citywide parking ban tonight

Bangor declares citywide parking ban tonight

hancock

Winter storm drops more than a foot of snow across Maine

Winter storm drops more than a foot of snow across Maine

MIDCOAST

New Waldo County deputy accused of using excessive force at his former job

New Waldo County deputy accused of using excessive force at his former job

PORTLAND

6 Portland protesters arrested outside downtown hotels

6 Portland protesters arrested outside downtown hotels

AROOSTOOK

Film on Bangor’s homelessness crisis debuts in Aroostook

Film on Bangor’s homelessness crisis debuts in Aroostook

CENTRAL MAINE

Hundreds gather in Lewiston for ‘Ice Them Out’ rally

Hundreds gather in Lewiston for ‘Ice Them Out’ rally

DOWN EAST

Former Down East school bus driver gets 18.5 years for sexually assaulting student

Former Down East school bus driver gets 18.5 years for sexually assaulting student

PISCATAQUIS

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

YORK

York officials don’t know why ICE detained a county corrections officer

York officials don’t know why ICE detained a county corrections officer

News

Why these granite posts are outside some Maine homes

Culture

Why these granite posts are outside some Maine homes

January 26, 2026

Angus King joins Dems in opposing homeland security funding, raising shutdown risk

Washington

Angus King joins Dems in opposing homeland security funding, raising shutdown risk

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Some Republicans express concern over the tactics used in Minnesota and urge shooting investigation

Nation

Some Republicans express concern over the tactics used in Minnesota and urge shooting investigation

January 25, 2026January 26, 2026

The coldest temperatures recorded across Maine last night

Weather

The coldest temperatures recorded across Maine last night

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Major winter storm to bring up to 20 inches of snow to Maine

Weather

Major winter storm to bring up to 20 inches of snow to Maine

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Hampden asks Penobscot County for tax break if it builds new jail in town

Government

Hampden asks Penobscot County for tax break if it builds new jail in town

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown

Nation

Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown

January 25, 2026January 26, 2026

Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions

Nation

Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions

January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

Janet Mills demands Donald Trump withdraw ICE from Maine after another Minnesota shooting

Politics

Janet Mills demands Donald Trump withdraw ICE from Maine after another Minnesota shooting

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Maine delegation divided over ICE funding amid immigration crackdown

Washington

Maine delegation divided over ICE funding amid immigration crackdown

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

More dangerous cold, heavy snow on way for Maine

Weather

More dangerous cold, heavy snow on way for Maine

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York

Nation

How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York

January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

Penobscot commissioners oppose bill allowing counties to declare bankruptcy

Government

Penobscot commissioners oppose bill allowing counties to declare bankruptcy

January 24, 2026

Why it’s hard to figure out where Maine immigrants go after ICE arrests them

Police and Courts

Why it’s hard to figure out where Maine immigrants go after ICE arrests them

January 24, 2026

More than 1,000 people protest ICE surge in downtown Portland

State

More than 1,000 people protest ICE surge in downtown Portland

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Maine State Bar Association questions constitutionality of ICE practices

State

Maine State Bar Association questions constitutionality of ICE practices

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Maine made $45.6M in improper payments for autism services, federal audit finds

State

Maine made $45.6M in improper payments for autism services, federal audit finds

January 23, 2026

Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation ‘belongs in dustbin of history’

Nation

Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation ‘belongs in dustbin of history’

January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

Deep freeze from arctic blast hits Maine

Weather

Deep freeze from arctic blast hits Maine

January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

Ace Flagg steps up for UMaine basketball after another key injury

College Basketball

Ace Flagg steps up for UMaine basketball after another key injury

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Janet Mills calls on Congress to cut ICE’s funding until in ends ‘aggressive tactics’

State

Janet Mills calls on Congress to cut ICE’s funding until in ends ‘aggressive tactics’

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Where to get warm in Aroostook over the frigid weekend

Health

Where to get warm in Aroostook over the frigid weekend

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Susan Collins, Janet Mills take different tacks on ICE’s sweeping action in Maine

State

Susan Collins, Janet Mills take different tacks on ICE’s sweeping action in Maine

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Maine basketball team will wear pink jerseys after donating thousands to fight cancer

High School Basketball

Maine basketball team will wear pink jerseys after donating thousands to fight cancer

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026