Bangor Daily News

Reality TV star says she spent $1M to build Maine camp at center of court battle

Reality TV star says she spent $1M to build Maine camp at center of court battle

by Marie Weidmayer

National parks educator hired as Houlton’s rec director

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Supreme Court won’t hear Maine case about parental rights on gender in schools

by Riley Board, Portland Press Herald

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

Only 11 arrested during ICE’s Maine surge had criminal records, new data show

The expansive dataset undercuts the federal government’s claim that agents targeted the “worst of the worst” criminals during a five-day sweep of southern Maine.

by Callie Ferguson

Veazie Community School named best in the country

Veazie Community School named best in the country

by Kasey Turman

Trial begins for Stetson man accused of 1986 kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old girl

Trial begins for Stetson man accused of 1986 kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old girl

by Tribune Content Agency

Surging diesel prices squeeze Maine truckers and loggers, as Iran war rolls on

Surging diesel prices squeeze Maine truckers and loggers, as Iran war rolls on

by Ari Snider, Maine Public

3 Bangor police officers acted in self-defense when they shot man

3 Bangor police officers acted in self-defense when they shot man

by Christopher Burns

Belfast plans to have rules ready for recreational marijuana stores this year

Belfast plans to have rules ready for recreational marijuana stores this year

by Bridget Huber

Controversy follows Bangor housing developer as she plans next project

Controversy follows Bangor housing developer as she plans next project

by Kathleen O'Brien

New York man accused of trafficking cocaine out of Maine Airbnb

New York man accused of trafficking cocaine out of Maine Airbnb

by Christopher Burns

What it would take to add voting wards in Bangor

What it would take to add voting wards in Bangor

by Annie Rupertus

These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects

These are some of Maine’s most expensive upcoming road projects

by Paula Brewer

Latest Obituaries

Priscilla C. Smith

Richard W. Hallowell III

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LATEST NEWS

Maine now accepting applications for paid family and medical leave

‘It’s a culture thing’: How the Celtics defied expectations with another 50-win season

Is AI denying your insurance claim? It’s happening way more than you think

Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio

OPINION

Child labor law case threatens Maine lobster industry

Child labor law case threatens Maine lobster industry

by Opinion Contributor

Agriculture and forestry bond would provide lifeline to Maine logging industry

Agriculture and forestry bond would provide lifeline to Maine logging industry

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Maine woman injured in NH snowmobile crash

Fire that destroyed Trenton motel ruled accidental

Topsham 12-year-old hospitalized with serious burns after fire pit accident

NATIONAL NEWS

US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 6-month high as Iran war drags on

Senate votes to restore airport security funding, but immigration dispute remains unresolved

Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded

POLITICS

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

by Reuters

Trump says White House ballroom is ahead of schedule

In Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship, a great-grandson hears echoes of 1898

Graham Platner raised money with health care lobbyists days before taking pledge not to

Why Trump is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion

BUSINESS

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here’s what to do.

by Reuters

How much Maine fuel prices have changed since the start of Iran war

Ellsworth looks to assist workforce housing project with $1M state grant

5 things you need before buying a house in Maine

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Photos and video capture Maine’s season-opening whitewater race

Photos and video capture Maine’s season-opening whitewater race

by Susan Bard

This Maine girl had the best reaction after finding her 1st deer antler

This Maine girl had the best reaction after finding her 1st deer antler

by Susan Bard

The best places to fish in Maine before you die

The best places to fish in Maine before you die

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

This midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife

This midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife

by Aislinn Sarnacki

SPORTS

Major League pitcher from a small Maine town took ‘interesting’ road back to the Twins

Meet the 49th annual BDN All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball Team

Talented trio of champions leads BDN All-Maine schoolgirl basketball team

UMaine hockey’s alternate captain is leaving to play in the AHL

How J.P. Estrella became Maine’s next national basketball star

Why Josh Nadeau made a ‘tough decision’ to leave UMaine hockey for the AHL

OPINION

Data center moratorium would stop Jay mill redevelopment

Lawmakers should invest in a Maine where we can all age well

Maine must protect reproductive care

Maine can’t build its future on higher energy costs

Free community college is a sound investment in Maine

Now’s the time for Maine to extend passenger rail service

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Police investigating early-morning aggravated assault in downtown Bangor

Police investigating early-morning aggravated assault in downtown Bangor

hancock

Fire damages Open Hearth Motel in Trenton; cause under investigation

Fire damages Open Hearth Motel in Trenton; cause under investigation

MIDCOAST

2 teens charged with intentionally setting Belfast fire

2 teens charged with intentionally setting Belfast fire

PORTLAND

FBI increases reward to $25K for help finding Massachusetts man who disappeared in Maine almost 20 years ago

FBI increases reward to $25K for help finding Massachusetts man who disappeared in Maine almost 20 years ago

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids

Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids

CENTRAL MAINE

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

Amazon plans new distribution hub in Waterville

DOWN EAST

2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in iconic Maine industry

2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in iconic Maine industry

PISCATAQUIS

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

3 co-workers are running against each other in one of Maine’s most contested sheriff’s races

YORK

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing

News

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

Homestead Weekly

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

Elections

Graham Platner’s supporters don’t see him as a risky foe for Susan Collins

March 29, 2026

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

Politics

Maine Republican facing child labor fines accuses state of ‘political weaponization’

March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

Bangor

Hundreds line downtown Bangor in 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest of Donald Trump

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

Police and Courts

3 months after 1-year-old’s death in Milford, questions remain

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

Washington

US can only confirm about a third of Iran’s missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online

Washington

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Trump extends deadline for striking Iranian energy plants to April 7

Nation

Trump extends deadline for striking Iranian energy plants to April 7

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Belfast Soup Kitchen plans to open health care hub

Health

Belfast Soup Kitchen plans to open health care hub

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The Iran war is causing road paving problems in Maine

State

The Iran war is causing road paving problems in Maine

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Watchdog criticizes Maine’s management of billions in Medicaid funding

Government

Watchdog criticizes Maine’s management of billions in Medicaid funding

March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

State senate rejects bill to establish direct state oversight of probate judges

Police and Courts

State senate rejects bill to establish direct state oversight of probate judges

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Feds to investigate Maine over transgender inmates in women’s prison

Washington

Feds to investigate Maine over transgender inmates in women’s prison

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

How a judge took apart arguments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit over Maine voter data

Elections

How a judge took apart arguments in Donald Trump’s lawsuit over Maine voter data

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Bangor’s poorest neighborhoods are going years without representation

Government

Bangor’s poorest neighborhoods are going years without representation

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

Nation

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

Nation

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

New poll gives Graham Platner wide lead over Janet Mills in Democratic primary

Elections

New poll gives Graham Platner wide lead over Janet Mills in Democratic primary

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Old Town man carries on his late wife’s legacy through their woodlot and observatory

Culture

Old Town man carries on his late wife’s legacy through their woodlot and observatory

March 26, 2026

Get re-acquainted with these Maine basketball legends heading into the hall of fame

High School Basketball

Get re-acquainted with these Maine basketball legends heading into the hall of fame

March 26, 2026

Graham Platner responds to Janet Mills’ ad blitz at rural Maine town hall event

Elections

Graham Platner responds to Janet Mills’ ad blitz at rural Maine town hall event

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Maine sues USDA over school meal funding

State

Maine sues USDA over school meal funding

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

UMaine basketball’s Adrianna Smith wins another player of the year award

College Basketball

UMaine basketball’s Adrianna Smith wins another player of the year award

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Maine radio legend isn’t mad about his firing. But it’s not how he would have handled it.

Sports

Maine radio legend isn’t mad about his firing. But it’s not how he would have handled it.

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026