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Bangor doctor sued again after performing 2nd wrong-limb surgery

Bangor doctor sued again after performing 2nd wrong-limb surgery

by Marie Weidmayer

Maine game wardens recover body of missing paddleboarder

by Bill Trotter

Motorcyclist dies in Route 1 crash

by Leela Stockley

Bangor Mall’s sprinkler malfunction destroyed $1.3M of inventory, lawsuit says

Bangor Mall’s sprinkler malfunction destroyed $1.3M of inventory, lawsuit says

The damage allegedly occurred in the former Sears space where Furniture, Mattresses & More had been storing inventory.

by Marie Weidmayer

Belmont firefighter injured in Searsmont lumber mill explosion released from hospital

Belmont firefighter injured in Searsmont lumber mill explosion released from hospital

by Carolyn Zachary, Midcoast Villager

Wildfire smoke and high temperatures settle over Maine today

Wildfire smoke and high temperatures settle over Maine today

by Leela Stockley

House destroyed in Naples fire that likely killed family pets

House destroyed in Naples fire that likely killed family pets

by Leela Stockley

$334K home purchase leads Bangor property sales, June 14-20

$334K home purchase leads Bangor property sales, June 14-20

by Kathleen O'Brien

UMaine basketball teams announce opponents in America East-MAAC challenge

UMaine basketball teams announce opponents in America East-MAAC challenge

by Larry Mahoney

Man arrested on burglary charges after break-in at Belfast smoke shop

Man arrested on burglary charges after break-in at Belfast smoke shop

by Jim Leonard, Midcoast Villager

Camden town manager to leave at the end of the year

Camden town manager to leave at the end of the year

by Daniel Dunkle, Midcoast Villager

5 upcoming Gulf of Maine wildlife cruises you won’t want to miss

5 upcoming Gulf of Maine wildlife cruises you won’t want to miss

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards

Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards

by Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald

Latest Obituaries

Chester R. Michaud

Robert McKinley Frank Jr.

Mary L. Knowlton

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LATEST NEWS

Transformer fire knocks out power to downtown Bangor apartment building

Robbins Lumber co-owner dies of injuries from mill fire and explosion

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

Police investigate a shopping mall shooting that left 2 dead in suburban Detroit

OPINION

Letter: I won’t be celebrating on July 4

Letter: I won’t be celebrating on July 4

by Opinion Contributor

Many Americans disapprove of America on its 250th birthday

Many Americans disapprove of America on its 250th birthday

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

Corinna man accused of sexually exploiting a child online

He allegedly used an excavator to damage a Cianbro worksite

Maine man drowns after his kayak tips over on pond

NATIONAL NEWS

Preliminary report didn’t flag an engine failure before a skydiving plane crash that killed 12

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

POLITICS

Federal lawsuit adds new front in fight over Maine transgender sports referendum

Federal lawsuit adds new front in fight over Maine transgender sports referendum

by Michael Shepherd

Maine’s supreme court takes up ballot fight over transgender athletes

Maine’s policy on transgender athletes unaffected by Supreme Court ruling

Poll shows Hannah Pingree with comfortable lead in Maine governor’s race

The Supreme Court just flooded more money into Maine’s Senate race

BUSINESS

See how much new housing is being built in your Maine town

See how much new housing is being built in your Maine town

by Caitlin Andrews, The Maine Monitor

This $950K Augusta house comes with a 240-year-old mill

Bangor permitted fewer houses last year than towns a fraction of its size

$499K home tops list of Bangor property sales, June 7-13

5 charts that show where the most housing is being built in Maine

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

In praise of Maine’s dead zones

In praise of Maine’s dead zones

by Ryan Brod, Outdoors contributor

9 ways to repel deer flies and horse flies

9 ways to repel deer flies and horse flies

by Aislinn Sarnacki

This corner of Maine just keeps getting better for hikers

This corner of Maine just keeps getting better for hikers

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

Did anglers stop calling themselves fishermen?

Did anglers stop calling themselves fishermen?

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

SPORTS

Successful Ellsworth High baseball coach steps down to follow son’s career

Chris Mantis becomes 1st former UMaine player to make NBA Summer League roster

Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and picks in blockbuster deal

Brewer track stars among latest inductees into school’s Sports Hall of Fame

Jack Cosgrove to become 6th inductee into UMaine football’s Ring of Honor

UMaine men’s hockey will play most of its non-conference games at home this season

OPINION

Happy 250th birthday, America

The founders’ forgotten ideal

The Iran deal: Success, failure or simply an intermission?

Maine’s new rodenticide ban is an opportunity for new pest control measures

Rural libraries hurt by FCC decisions

As Pride Month ends, real faith must trump political performance

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Rolling robots will be collecting sidewalk data in Bangor

Rolling robots will be collecting sidewalk data in Bangor

HANCOCK

State tightens rules on bringing animals into Maine to keep away flesh-eating flies

State tightens rules on bringing animals into Maine to keep away flesh-eating flies

MIDCOAST

Fatal fall from Rockport bridge under investigation

Fatal fall from Rockport bridge under investigation

PORTLAND

Woman killed in Scarborough collision

Woman killed in Scarborough collision

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook sees record-breaking heat

Aroostook sees record-breaking heat

CENTRAL MAINE

A man allegedly shot 2 people in the face with a pellet gun in Lewiston

A man allegedly shot 2 people in the face with a pellet gun in Lewiston

DOWN EAST

State picks contractor for $25M Lubec breakwater project

State picks contractor for $25M Lubec breakwater project

PISCATAQUIS

Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

YORK

Maine man killed in New Hampshire crash

Maine man killed in New Hampshire crash

News

Bangor is poised to shatter an 85-year-old heat record

Bangor is poised to shatter an 85-year-old heat record

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

These Maine librarians are helping patrons resist AI and Big Tech

Culture

These Maine librarians are helping patrons resist AI and Big Tech

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Aroostook could tie or break heat records Thursday

Aroostook

Aroostook could tie or break heat records Thursday

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Weather service declares extreme heat watch for eastern Maine

Weather service declares extreme heat watch for eastern Maine

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Bangor councilor registers vacant property but will not be charged back fees

Government

Bangor councilor registers vacant property but will not be charged back fees

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

How Old Town’s new economic development director plans to lure businesses to the city

Government

How Old Town’s new economic development director plans to lure businesses to the city

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Graham Platner is worried about a massive Republican ad spending advantage

Elections

Graham Platner is worried about a massive Republican ad spending advantage

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

Nation

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

June 30, 2026July 1, 2026

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

Nation

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Maine could face $50M in penalties from federal food assistance policy changes

State

Maine could face $50M in penalties from federal food assistance policy changes

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Truck traffic has plummeted in Brewer since I-395 connector’s debut

Government

Truck traffic has plummeted in Brewer since I-395 connector’s debut

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

It only takes 2 people to make big decisions for Penobscot County

Government

It only takes 2 people to make big decisions for Penobscot County

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Lincoln suspends deep budget cuts that caused outcry

State

Lincoln suspends deep budget cuts that caused outcry

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Susan Collins wants guardrails on Donald Trump’s $300B Iran deal

Washington

Susan Collins wants guardrails on Donald Trump’s $300B Iran deal

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

UMaine men’s hockey lands 1st-round NHL draft pick

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey lands 1st-round NHL draft pick

June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

Bangor may see record-breaking heat on Thursday

Weather

Bangor may see record-breaking heat on Thursday

June 29, 2026July 1, 2026

Lincoln may vote to overturn budget that slashed spending

Elections

Lincoln may vote to overturn budget that slashed spending

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

3 lessons from a poll showing a close Graham Platner-Susan Collins race

Elections

3 lessons from a poll showing a close Graham Platner-Susan Collins race

June 29, 2026July 1, 2026

Preserving Maine’s blueberry landscape proves difficult as barrens put up for sale

Business

Preserving Maine’s blueberry landscape proves difficult as barrens put up for sale

June 29, 2026

Susan Collins’ stock law with ‘no teeth’ is under attack from both parties

Washington

Susan Collins’ stock law with ‘no teeth’ is under attack from both parties

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Why Aroostook has become a ballooning hotspot

Culture

Why Aroostook has become a ballooning hotspot

June 28, 2026June 30, 2026

Democratic nominees join hundreds celebrating diversity at Bangor Pride parade

Culture

Democratic nominees join hundreds celebrating diversity at Bangor Pride parade

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

SCOTUS decision could put hundreds of Maine residents at risk of deportation

Washington

SCOTUS decision could put hundreds of Maine residents at risk of deportation

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Bangor Savings Bank issued $711M in home loans last year after steep drop in 2024

Business

Bangor Savings Bank issued $711M in home loans last year after steep drop in 2024

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

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