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Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

by Leela Stockley

Waldo County commissioners cut their own pay and benefits amid budget problems

by Elizabeth Walztoni

$100K anonymous donation will fund emergency heating for hundreds of Maine families

by Annie Rupertus

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

This year’s vigil fell on the eve of the deadline for a homeless encampment by the train tracks near the Penobscot River to disband.

by Annie Rupertus

Bangor Housing is closing its waitlist for public housing units

Bangor Housing is closing its waitlist for public housing units

by Annie Rupertus

Woman accused of illegally growing 600 marijuana plants in Maine to plead guilty

Woman accused of illegally growing 600 marijuana plants in Maine to plead guilty

by Marie Weidmayer

County finance director named interim administrator

County finance director named interim administrator

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

by Susan Bard

College of the Atlantic will provide full scholarships for 6 Maine students

College of the Atlantic will provide full scholarships for 6 Maine students

by Leela Stockley

Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy

Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy

by Larry Mahoney

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

by Annie Rupertus

Howland man gets time served for passport fraud

Howland man gets time served for passport fraud

by Leela Stockley

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Bruce Arthur Harriman

Karen E. Coombs

Joyce A. Arthurs

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LATEST NEWS

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead, officials say

Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of North Carolina plane crash that killed 7

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case

These immigrants do one of Maine’s most dangerous jobs. Then came Trump’s crackdown.

OPINION

Letter: Never again to dehumanizing immigrants

Letter: Never again to dehumanizing immigrants

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Licenses are essential

Letter: Licenses are essential

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Box truck crash snarls traffic on Broadway in Bangor

14-year-old Maine boy allegedly was plotting attack

Feds will investigate Maine bus crash that killed 5-year-old

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US

California school district near Nevada caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policies

Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effort

POLITICS

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

by The Associated Press

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

Oversight panel mulls probing interpreters helping noncitizens get Maine driving permits

Trump in White House speech says US economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation

Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes

BUSINESS

Maine loggers are used to hard times. Then came the tariffs.

Maine loggers are used to hard times. Then came the tariffs.

by Emmett Gartner, The Maine Monitor

As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?

Beware of these fire hazards with your holiday decor

Here’s why you might see photos of deer in Maine real estate listings

The owners of this huge Maine house can’t find a buyer. They raised the price anyway.

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

by Susan Bard

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

by Susan Bard

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

I learned the hard way what to pack for the Maine outdoors

I learned the hard way what to pack for the Maine outdoors

by Eloise Hale, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Cooper Flagg will turn 19 this weekend in rare NBA company

‘He has a gift’: UMaine hockey freshman is nation’s 2nd-leading goal scorer

4 anonymous Maine high school basketball coaches on what it’s really like to do their job right now

UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice

10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players

UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall

OPINION

Maine can’t wait for Washington to fix our health care crisis

Former Maine AGs: We must send Janet Mills to the US Senate

A Maine health care lifeline is under threat

Penobscot County residents need straight answers about budget crisis

Maine should embrace the Trump agenda

America responds to a shooting with complacency. Australia pledges action.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

hancock

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

MIDCOAST

Video captures student assaulting freshman at Maine high school

Video captures student assaulting freshman at Maine high school

PORTLAND

School bus driver in crash that killed 5-year-old Maine boy has been identified

School bus driver in crash that killed 5-year-old Maine boy has been identified

AROOSTOOK

Disaster training classes will teach County residents emergency preparedness

Disaster training classes will teach County residents emergency preparedness

CENTRAL MAINE

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

DOWN EAST

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

PISCATAQUIS

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

YORK

NH man accused of driving wrong way on Maine Turnpike

NH man accused of driving wrong way on Maine Turnpike

News

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

Business

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

5 hours ago

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

Government

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

Business

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

Government

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Nation

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

Culture

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

Government

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

Business

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

Government

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

Police and Courts

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns

High School Basketball

‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Nation

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points

Professional Basketball

Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Eliot Cutler pleads not guilty to probation violation

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler pleads not guilty to probation violation

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine

Elections

Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Washington County sheriff calls out commissioners over plan to solve budget crisis

Government

Washington County sheriff calls out commissioners over plan to solve budget crisis

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Railroad company will enforce Friday deadline for Bangor homeless encampment closure

Government

Railroad company will enforce Friday deadline for Bangor homeless encampment closure

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Bangor City Council plans to bring back Zoom comments with new restrictions

Government

Bangor City Council plans to bring back Zoom comments with new restrictions

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Janet Mills will let bill limiting Maine police cooperation with ICE become law

State

Janet Mills will let bill limiting Maine police cooperation with ICE become law

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Belfast Opera House renovation paused indefinitely as owners focus on other projects

Business

Belfast Opera House renovation paused indefinitely as owners focus on other projects

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Bucksport High School trying to bring theater back

Education

Bucksport High School trying to bring theater back

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

A long train grinds life to a halt every day in this rural Maine town

A long train grinds life to a halt every day in this rural Maine town

December 15, 2025

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

Nation

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

December 14, 2025December 15, 2025