Submit your news → See all stories in Bangor →
Akeem Harris (left) stands with his attorney Jeffrey Silverstein during his arraignment at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor on Friday. Harris is currently being held without bail on charges related to the April 9, 2013, stabbing death of Thomas N. Taylor of Bangor.

‘Knife war’ led to fatal stabbing at Bangor apartments in April, witness says

BANGOR, Maine — The man accused of fatally stabbing Thomas N. Taylor wasn’t the only person with a knife in the parking lot of Birch ...

Memorial Day Weekend events

AROOSTOOK COUNTY Prayer services will be held at 12 Catholic cemeteries in Aroostook County over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, as follows: 11:30 a.m. May ...

Downtown Bangor one of 100 North American cities competing for free spruce-up from Benjamin Moore

BANGOR, Maine — Vote for Bangor and the downtown could get a free makeover courtesy of Benjamin Moore. Bangor has been selected as one of ...

Sheriff’s deputies investigate Orrington car burglaries

ORRINGTON, Maine — Penobscot County sheriff’s deputies are investigating four car burglaries that occurred overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Sgt. James Kennedy said the burglaries ...
From the community

A.C. MOORE LAUNCHES FREE SUMMER CRAFTS PROGRAM 2013 WITH EVENT TO SUPPORT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION

June 26, at all 139 A.C. Moore stores, purchase a canvas tote bag for $1. All monies raised directly benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. From ...

Downtown streets in Bangor to close for Memorial Day parade

BANGOR, Maine — Multiple roads in the downtown area will be closed Monday morning for the Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m., ...
Russell Johnsen

Man arrested after refusing to leave Hope House in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine — A local transient who lists his address as the Hope House was arrested Wednesday afternoon when he refused to leave the center ...

Bangor man accused of kicking man in face during altercation at Diamond’s

BANGOR, Maine — A 31-year-old Bangor man was charged with assault early Thursday morning after an argument at a strip club got out of control, ...
Nichole Cable

Complete coverage of the disappearance of Glenburn teen Nichole Cable

BANGOR, Maine — The disappearance of 15-year-old Nichole Cable ended in tragedy after an extensive police search discovered what turned out to be the remains ...
BDN BLOGS

CULTURE SHOCK

4Points BBQ in Winterport to hold Oklahoma tornado relief benefit on Saturday

More articles in Culture Shock →
BDN BLOGS

POSTCARDS FROM A WORK IN PROGRESS

This Memorial Day, I would like you to remember . . .

More articles in Postcards From A Work In Progress →
BDN BLOGS

WPC PRESENTS

Band Profile- Mad Anthony

More articles in WPC Presents →
BDN BLOGS

DR. TECH

Clouds Rain Cash For Merchants. Cha~Ching!

More articles in Dr. Tech →
BDN BLOGS

UNDERCOVER PORCUPINE

Open Letter To Governor Paul LePage

More articles in Undercover Porcupine →
BDN BLOGS

OH, HONESTLY!

Letters to My Children: Part Three

More articles in Oh, Honestly! →

BANGOR EVENTS

Submit your event →

Gangnam Style Dance Contest: A Bangor Reads Event

More articles in Bangor events →
VIDEO
WorkStore, a screenprinting and embroidery company in Glenburn, has been making T-shirts and stickers in honor of Nichole Cable, the 15-year-old who went missing and was found dead earlier this week. Proceeds from the shirt sales will go to Nichole's family to help pay for funeral costs and other expenses.

Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned

VIDEO
Dana Wilson enters the courtroom at the Penobscot Judicial Center with his attorney Jeffrey Silverstein on Thursday morning where he pleaded no contest to possession of child pornography.

Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession

Jessica Brideau (left) and Ashley Pattershall, friends of Nichole Cable, speak to media outside the Penobscot Judicial Center after the arraignment hearing of Kyle Dube on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Dube is charged with the murder of 15-year-old Cable. Dube did not enter a plea and the judge ordered him to be held without bail.

Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance

Sewer line replacement detours Webster Avenue traffic in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine — Replacement of a sewer line has begun ...

Shirtless Bangor man accused of assaulting pair at Court Street park

BANGOR, Maine — A 21-year old transient accused of assaulting ...
Penobscot Judicial Center in downtown Bngor

Carmel man charged with marijuana possession while at court to pay fines for previous drug charge

From the community
Ken Nadeau, PA-C, Named Outstanding Maine Physician Assistant

Ken Nadeau, PA-C, named outstanding Maine PA

VIDEO
Kyle Dube, the 20-year-old charged with murder in the death of Nichole Cable, made his first court appearance at the Penobscot Judicial Center Wednesday in Bangor.

Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says

Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau announces tourism award winners

BANGOR, Maine — The Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau ...
ADVERTISEMENT | Grow your business

  1. LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’
  2. Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearanceNichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
  3. Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doorsLincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
  4. Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possessionMaine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
  5. Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers plannedCommunity members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned
ADVERTISEMENT | Grow your business

Bangor Sports

Penobscot Valley Conference championships on busy slate of track title meets Friday, Saturday

The intensity will pick up across the state this week — weather permitting — as runners, jumpers and throwers compete for their conference championships. The ...
  • Bangor High interim hockey coach Paradis elevated to full-time coach
  • Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
  • Brewer softball players brighten games with orange sunglasses
  • Brewer’s Eric White having breakout season with UMaine baseball team

    • Bangor Businesses

    Business Press Releases

    EMMC recognized for care of stroke victims
    BANGOR, Maine — Eastern Maine Medical Center has received recognition for its timely care of stroke victims with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With ...
     
    Maine company one of 18 in U.S. to win OSS Tibbetts Award
    BANGOR, Maine — Orono Spectral Solutions, Inc. of Bangor received the prestigious SBIR Tibbetts Award on May 16, 2013, at the White House, South Court ...
     
    State chooses five companies for Environmental Excellence Awards
    WINSLOW, Maine – The 2013 Environmental Excellence awards, administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, were presented by DEP Commissioner Patricia Aho and Senior Natural ...
     
    EMDC launches Small Business Initiative
    BANGOR- For more than 45 years, Eastern Maine Development Corp. has been helping small business owners succeed and grow. This week, in honor of 2013 ...
     
    Workplace regulations classes set for Wilton, Bangor, Augusta
    AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Labor has added three sessions of its free course that educates employers and the public about regulations governing ...