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Bangor Daily News

The big property tax ideas coming from Maine’s candidates for governor

The big property tax ideas coming from Maine’s candidates for governor

by Daniel O'Connor

Janet Mills’ plan to send Mainers $300 relief checks is in danger

by Michael Shepherd

Thousands of Mainers are on the verge of losing their affordable apartments

by Kathleen O'Brien

Maine woman allegedly burned car belonging to her boyfriend’s relative after argument

by Christopher Burns

Why Bangor is changing the way it reports crime

Why Bangor is changing the way it reports crime

Weeks after a statewide report showed that Bangor had the highest crime rate in the state, police will change how they report some crimes.

by Marie Weidmayer

Dog poop and roommate disputes drive up Bangor’s crime rate

Dog poop and roommate disputes drive up Bangor’s crime rate

by Marie Weidmayer

We drove onto the ice. Seconds later, the truck sank

We drove onto the ice. Seconds later, the truck sank

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

A Victorian home that’s been in the same Maine family for 130 years is now for sale

A Victorian home that’s been in the same Maine family for 130 years is now for sale

by Alex Seitz-Wald, Midcoast Villager

Maine school board to vote on removing George Mitchell’s name from elementary school

Maine school board to vote on removing George Mitchell’s name from elementary school

by CBS 13

Ahead of midterms, Republicans confront cooling support from young men over Trump policies

Ahead of midterms, Republicans confront cooling support from young men over Trump policies

by Reuters

Spring flood risk low as Maine drought continues

Spring flood risk low as Maine drought continues

by Molly Enking, Maine Public

Coast Guard to break ice on Penobscot, Kennebec rivers

Coast Guard to break ice on Penobscot, Kennebec rivers

by Wendy Watkins

Maine AG breaks with Democrats to call ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

Maine AG breaks with Democrats to call ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

by Michael Shepherd

Shuttered Aroostook school is being turned into a year-round outdoors destination

Shuttered Aroostook school is being turned into a year-round outdoors destination

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Coastal Maine boatyard gets $1.5M to expand further into new technology

Coastal Maine boatyard gets $1.5M to expand further into new technology

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Latest Obituaries

Gloria Ellen Grant

James John Herlan

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LATEST NEWS

Young skier hospitalized after injury on Maine mountain

Camden school superintendent may stay on payroll as consultant

How Donald Trump is pushing the Supreme Court to weaken federal judges

House Republicans seek path for Trump agenda amid war and election headwinds

OPINION

Smart stream crossings benefit wildlife, public safety

Smart stream crossings benefit wildlife, public safety

by Opinion Contributor

Like Watergate, Epstein case needs a select committee investigation

Like Watergate, Epstein case needs a select committee investigation

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Man accused of fatally shooting Maine lawyer and philanthropist found fit to stand trial

Bangor plane crash caused multiple explosions, NTSB report says

Maine woman suffers life-threatening burns in a flash fire

NATIONAL NEWS

US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say

US lawmakers slam State Dept over lack of help for Americans stuck in Mideast amid Iran war

Iran fallout pushes market views of next Fed rate cut further away

POLITICS

Syria’s Kurds caution Iran’s Kurds against aligning with US

Syria’s Kurds caution Iran’s Kurds against aligning with US

by Reuters

Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war

Trump says he won’t sign other legislation until Congress passes voter act

Mills blasts Trump’s fraud inquiry to federal MaineCare requests

Judges reject Trump administration’s call to recuse themselves from Maine trans athlete lawsuit

BUSINESS

Maine’s lobster catch dropped for the 4th straight year

Maine’s lobster catch dropped for the 4th straight year

by Christopher Burns

5 homes in Penobscot County that sold last month

There are fewer vacant houses in Maine, but it’s not helping homebuyers

The hidden barrier to solving Maine’s housing crisis

A contractor didn’t finish work on my Maine home, what can I do?

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

I discovered this epic 12-mile ski loop in Acadia National Park

I discovered this epic 12-mile ski loop in Acadia National Park

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

This bird ID mistake happens all the time

This bird ID mistake happens all the time

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Wild animals you’re likely to see in Acadia National Park

Wild animals you’re likely to see in Acadia National Park

by Aislinn Sarnacki

What happened when I brought a fly rod ice fishing

What happened when I brought a fly rod ice fishing

by Kevin McKay, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

UMaine hockey drops season finale but claims fifth seed for Hockey East tourney as BU loses

Men’s UMaine basketball ends season with loss to NJIT

York holds off Hampden Academy co-op team for first Class B hockey title in 15 years

Watch Cooper Flagg describe the ‘incredible’ energy at his Boston homecoming

After dreaming about it for years, Nolan Ames is Mr. Maine Basketball

From super-sub to Miss Maine Basketball, her career has come full circle

OPINION

The path to America’s war with Iran is full of impatience, incoherence and hubris

Agriculture bond benefits all of Maine

Despite lower lobster catch this year, what I’m seeing on the water gives me hope

Where have all the heroes gone?

Maine state historic sites need legislative investment

Hannah Pingree shows the leadership that Maine needs

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Hampden school district given deadline to spend $2M of surplus

Hampden school district given deadline to spend $2M of surplus

hancock

Maine supreme court weighs MDI dispute over $230K code violation

Maine supreme court weighs MDI dispute over $230K code violation

MIDCOAST

Searsport voters approve mobile home rent stabilization measure

Searsport voters approve mobile home rent stabilization measure

PORTLAND

Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe to fund its free meals program

Taj launching South Portland brunch cafe to fund its free meals program

AROOSTOOK

Presque Isle Bypass work will start Monday

Presque Isle Bypass work will start Monday

CENTRAL MAINE

A price hike led Palmyra to ditch its fire protection deal with Newport

A price hike led Palmyra to ditch its fire protection deal with Newport

DOWN EAST

3 arrested in drug bust at Down East motel

3 arrested in drug bust at Down East motel

PISCATAQUIS

Greenville firefighter was convicted of having child sexual abuse images in 2021

Greenville firefighter was convicted of having child sexual abuse images in 2021

YORK

FBI conducting investigation in Maine town

FBI conducting investigation in Maine town

News

Belfast-area school board to vote Monday on closing Swanville school

Government

Belfast-area school board to vote Monday on closing Swanville school

March 7, 2026

UMaine hockey looks to extend unbeaten streak to 6 in regular season finale at Vermont

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey looks to extend unbeaten streak to 6 in regular season finale at Vermont

March 7, 2026

Cooper Flagg has ‘dream come true’ playing in Boston

Professional Sports

Cooper Flagg has ‘dream come true’ playing in Boston

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Maine fans take over the TD Garden for Cooper Flagg’s New England return

Professional Basketball

Maine fans take over the TD Garden for Cooper Flagg’s New England return

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Here are the Miss and Mr. Maine Basketball winners

High School Basketball

Here are the Miss and Mr. Maine Basketball winners

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Watch: This Celtics legend says Cooper Flagg reminds him of Larry Bird

Professional Basketball

Watch: This Celtics legend says Cooper Flagg reminds him of Larry Bird

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

‘He had this game circled’: How Cooper Flagg got healthy in time to play the Celtics

Professional Basketball

‘He had this game circled’: How Cooper Flagg got healthy in time to play the Celtics

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

UMaine men’s hockey can only host home playoff game if they lose Saturday

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey can only host home playoff game if they lose Saturday

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Ace Flagg named to all-rookie team amid strong start at UMaine

College Basketball

Ace Flagg named to all-rookie team amid strong start at UMaine

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The Cooper Flagg-Celtics matchup is so popular the Downeaster train added extra cars

Professional Basketball

The Cooper Flagg-Celtics matchup is so popular the Downeaster train added extra cars

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

No more Maine data centers for now, lawmakers say

State

No more Maine data centers for now, lawmakers say

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Fearless freshmen helped this Maine hockey team to a long-awaited state title shot

High School Ice Hockey

Fearless freshmen helped this Maine hockey team to a long-awaited state title shot

March 6, 2026

1st details of proposed Penobscot County Jail emerge in new site plans

Government

1st details of proposed Penobscot County Jail emerge in new site plans

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The awards just keep coming to this Aroostook town’s athletes

Culture

The awards just keep coming to this Aroostook town’s athletes

March 6, 2026

Unenrolled voters will be prized in Maine’s uncertain primaries

Elections

Unenrolled voters will be prized in Maine’s uncertain primaries

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

These Maine towns have the most cannabis businesses

Business

These Maine towns have the most cannabis businesses

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Cooper Flagg becomes 2nd youngest player in NBA history to score 1,000 points

Professional Sports

Cooper Flagg becomes 2nd youngest player in NBA history to score 1,000 points

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

UMaine women’s basketball thumps UNH

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball thumps UNH

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Jared Golden joins GOP to reject war powers resolution, backs different bill to limit Trump on Iran war

Washington

Jared Golden joins GOP to reject war powers resolution, backs different bill to limit Trump on Iran war

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Injury upgrades for ‘good friends’ Jason Tatum and Cooper Flagg could make for epic return Friday

Professional Basketball

Injury upgrades for ‘good friends’ Jason Tatum and Cooper Flagg could make for epic return Friday

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Kristi Noem out as DHS chief

Washington

Kristi Noem out as DHS chief

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Rehab recruiters are using free flights to lure Bangor residents to out-of-state addiction treatment

Health

Rehab recruiters are using free flights to lure Bangor residents to out-of-state addiction treatment

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Maine Democrats move to exempt political groups from sweeping data privacy bill

State

Maine Democrats move to exempt political groups from sweeping data privacy bill

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Cooper Flagg’s trainer is building the next generation of Maine basketball stars

High School Basketball

Cooper Flagg’s trainer is building the next generation of Maine basketball stars

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026