Bangor Daily News

Janet Mills defends her data center ban veto after harsh Democratic criticism

Janet Mills defends her data center ban veto after harsh Democratic criticism

by Benjamin Kail

Jury awards $102M in dispute over rights to Robert Indiana works

by Ethan Andrews

Orono library receives anonymous $500K gift for expansion

by Kasey Turman

Spark from generator suspected in fire at Augusta farmhouse

by Ethan Andrews

Bangor to add police detail outside library to watch homeless camp

Bangor to add police detail outside library to watch homeless camp

The increased regulation of the park comes about a week after the city told a church it couldn’t let homeless people camp on its property.

by Annie Rupertus

Bangor councilor sent to ethics board again over hot mic comments about ‘illegals’

Bangor councilor sent to ethics board again over hot mic comments about ‘illegals’

by Annie Rupertus

Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year

Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year

by Reuters

How the Bangor Mall developer sold his lofty plans to the city

How the Bangor Mall developer sold his lofty plans to the city

by Annie Rupertus

Cause of fire that killed Winn woman cannot be determined, state says

Cause of fire that killed Winn woman cannot be determined, state says

by Marie Weidmayer

A Maine family is sending letters in quest to find a sheep farm

A Maine family is sending letters in quest to find a sheep farm

by Kathleen O'Brien

UMaine baseball wins 4th-straight conference series

UMaine baseball wins 4th-straight conference series

by Larry Mahoney

Bangor woman creates a free seedling library to help gardeners and find community

Bangor woman creates a free seedling library to help gardeners and find community

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Legendary Meduxnekeag Canoe Race set to run Saturday

Legendary Meduxnekeag Canoe Race set to run Saturday

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

This Maine schoolhouse-turned-home has students’ names carved on the walls

This Maine schoolhouse-turned-home has students’ names carved on the walls

by Kathleen O'Brien

Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers

Legislators greenlight low-cost residential plug-in solar for Mainers

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Latest Obituaries

Robin Rae (Tozier) Theriault

Ronald J. Tinkham

Michael E. Ambrose

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LATEST NEWS

Bangor baseball rallies from 2-run deficit to beat Messalonskee and stay unbeaten

UMaine linebacker signs undrafted free agent deal with Raiders

Fire destroys unoccupied house in Ashland

Maine apartment building fire injures 2

OPINION

Letter: Donald Trump is wasting our tax dollars on an undeclared war

Letter: Donald Trump is wasting our tax dollars on an undeclared war

by Opinion Contributor

Jonathan Bush will build a Maine where young people can stay and thrive

Jonathan Bush will build a Maine where young people can stay and thrive

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Firefighters save home from Milo fire

Woman arrested after Maine crash that left man seriously injured

That bad smell in Hampden is nothing to worry about, town says

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

Union says federal bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

POLITICS

King Charles’ U.S. visit under review after Washington shooting

King Charles’ U.S. visit under review after Washington shooting

by Reuters

Maine GOP projects unity around crowded gubernatorial field at convention

Tariffs, price-fixing allegations drive fire truck costs out of reach for Maine towns

Susan Collins jabs Democratic rivals and boosts Paul LePage at GOP gathering

Janet Mills vetoes Maine data center ban

BUSINESS

Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers

Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers

by Kelley Bouchard, Portland Press Herald

A church built by one of Maine’s premier architects is on the market

Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept ‘predictive’ credit scores, officials say

Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

We have an alternative to Atlantic salmon fishing

We have an alternative to Atlantic salmon fishing

by Bill Graves

Killing spring turkeys is easy. A bow changed how I hunt them.

Killing spring turkeys is easy. A bow changed how I hunt them.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

It was my secret fishing spot. Then a land trust bought the property and ruined it.

It was my secret fishing spot. Then a land trust bought the property and ruined it.

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

A photographer captured ospreys fishing in Maine

A photographer captured ospreys fishing in Maine

by Julie Harris

SPORTS

Jeremy Swayman turns ire at Bruins’ bench in 3rd playoff loss to Sabres

Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora in stunning move amid disappointing start

Former Leavitt High teammates in prominent roles for UMaine football

Bangor golf course hosting senior amateur tourney for 1st time

UMaine women’s basketball adds Egyptian forward and Spanish guard

UMaine football will play annual spring game Saturday

OPINION

Volunteering for Maine’s upcoming Special Olympics offers a path to redemption for Graham Platner

The Trump cabinet resignations I’d like to see

Janet Mills should not let data centers define Maine’s climate legacy

A vision for a new Bangor Mall neighborhood

Congress must find the courage to rein in Donald Trump

It’s not too late for Congress to resume ACA subsidies

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Brewer man arrested after fleeing crash that sent woman to hospital

Brewer man arrested after fleeing crash that sent woman to hospital

hancock

Acadia’s bus system will start 3 routes before Memorial Day for 1st time

Acadia’s bus system will start 3 routes before Memorial Day for 1st time

MIDCOAST

Maine school board member censured after saying music program ‘sucked’

Maine school board member censured after saying music program ‘sucked’

PORTLAND

Portland police warn of potent drugs after 7 suspected overdoses in under 20 hours

Portland police warn of potent drugs after 7 suspected overdoses in under 20 hours

AROOSTOOK

Northern Maine’s largest trade show kicks off with a big crowd

Northern Maine’s largest trade show kicks off with a big crowd

CENTRAL MAINE

Firefighters battle blaze at Maine farmhouse

Firefighters battle blaze at Maine farmhouse

DOWN EAST

Free Down East dental clinic sees record number of patients

Free Down East dental clinic sees record number of patients

PISCATAQUIS

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

This private island with a rustic camp is selling for just $150K

YORK

Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions

Federal government terminates contracts with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers unions

News

Maine sees sudden April snow flurries

State

Maine sees sudden April snow flurries

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Brewer basketball star Oli Higgins is transferring to Massachusetts prep school

High School Basketball

Brewer basketball star Oli Higgins is transferring to Massachusetts prep school

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Hezbollah says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ as fighting continues in south

Politics

Hezbollah says ceasefire ‘meaningless’ as fighting continues in south

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Drought conditions ease, but potential for spring fires remains

Weather

Drought conditions ease, but potential for spring fires remains

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Why independent Rick Bennett is an early target in Maine’s race for governor

Elections

Why independent Rick Bennett is an early target in Maine’s race for governor

April 24, 2026

Hampden needs to fix an aging bridge to 6 homes or build a new road

Government

Hampden needs to fix an aging bridge to 6 homes or build a new road

April 24, 2026

Maine’s lobster pounds are becoming wedding venues, oyster farms and homes

Housing

Maine’s lobster pounds are becoming wedding venues, oyster farms and homes

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Patriots ‘confident’ in Vrabel amid Russini photo leaks

Professional Football

Patriots ‘confident’ in Vrabel amid Russini photo leaks

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Dave Morris stepping down as Bangor High baseball coach after season

High School Baseball

Dave Morris stepping down as Bangor High baseball coach after season

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Susan Collins ‘disappointed’ after Pete Hegseth’s firing of top Navy official

Washington

Susan Collins ‘disappointed’ after Pete Hegseth’s firing of top Navy official

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Susan Collins and Republicans advance $70 billion for ICE, Border Patrol

Washington

Susan Collins and Republicans advance $70 billion for ICE, Border Patrol

April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

Elections

Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

Washington

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Longtime Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

Washington

Longtime Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

UMaine baseball’s 1st win over ranked team since 2018 provides momentum for weekend series

College Baseball

UMaine baseball’s 1st win over ranked team since 2018 provides momentum for weekend series

April 23, 2026

Donald Trump’s low Maine approval is making things hard for Susan Collins

Elections

Donald Trump’s low Maine approval is making things hard for Susan Collins

April 23, 2026

Here’s why electric rates are spiking on Maine’s most remote island

Government

Here’s why electric rates are spiking on Maine’s most remote island

April 23, 2026

High health insurance costs are driving Mainers to unregulated alternatives

Health

High health insurance costs are driving Mainers to unregulated alternatives

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

He just graduated from a rural Maine high school. Now he’s on the school board.

Education

He just graduated from a rural Maine high school. Now he’s on the school board.

April 23, 2026

Sen. Tim Scott to give keynote at Maine GOP banquet

Elections

Sen. Tim Scott to give keynote at Maine GOP banquet

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Hampden waste center to bring recycling back to the Bangor area after 6 years

Business

Hampden waste center to bring recycling back to the Bangor area after 6 years

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot

Elections

Maine’s transgender sports referendum is on the verge of dropping off the ballot

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

After musing about moon, Trump Org plans tower on planet’s far side

Politics

After musing about moon, Trump Org plans tower on planet’s far side

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Eliot Cutler accused of 5th probation violation

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler accused of 5th probation violation

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026