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UMPI’s online program facing review after reports of students earning degrees in weeks

UMPI’s online program facing review after reports of students earning degrees in weeks

Maine’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents in 2027

Unidentified body found on Katahdin

Eliot Cutler to spend another 10 weeks behind bars

Eliot Cutler to spend another 10 weeks behind bars

Although the state has accused Cutler, 80, of six probation violations, all but three were dismissed Friday by Justice Patrick Larson.

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Company didn’t know how to fix license plate cameras in Brewer that were breaking Maine law

Company didn’t know how to fix license plate cameras in Brewer that were breaking Maine law

Acadia nixes plans for electric bus fleet

Acadia nixes plans for electric bus fleet

Boston Bruins, UMaine hockey alums to square off in Robbins Lumber benefit Saturday

Boston Bruins, UMaine hockey alums to square off in Robbins Lumber benefit Saturday

Mi’kmaq open tribal court and recovery center in Presque Isle

Mi’kmaq open tribal court and recovery center in Presque Isle

As the water level drops on a coastal Maine pond residents question fish hatchery

As the water level drops on a coastal Maine pond residents question fish hatchery

Vandalism and bad behavior in Acadia spark concerns about staff shortages and funding cuts

Vandalism and bad behavior in Acadia spark concerns about staff shortages and funding cuts

This $3M Greenville luxury property comes with apartments, a restaurant and marina

This $3M Greenville luxury property comes with apartments, a restaurant and marina

Thomaston trio launches nonprofit to purchase local grocery

Thomaston trio launches nonprofit to purchase local grocery

UMaine football looking to get its sluggish offense on track at BC

UMaine football looking to get its sluggish offense on track at BC

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LATEST NEWS

UMaine women’s field hockey, ice hockey, soccer teams play home games this weekend

‘Near impossible’ to prosecute license plate reader company accused of violating Maine law, DA says

Demolition of long-condemned Belfast building set to begin this fall

This Maine father-son team builds pipe organs around the world

OPINION

Politicians are trying to buy us off much too cheaply

Politicians are trying to buy us off much too cheaply

Letter: Saddened by WVOM program changes

Letter: Saddened by WVOM program changes

Public Safety

Motorcyclist critically injured in St. John Valley crash with dump truck

Thousands of Canadians want Maine to reopen a 1970 Aroostook death case

Woman sentenced to prison for maintaining illegal Maine marijuana grow house

NATIONAL NEWS

Even as trading and markets moved faster, Warren Buffett made patience profitable and cool

Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community

A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home

POLITICS

Police expect to charge pro-Susan Collins canvasser for doorstep package theft

Police expect to charge pro-Susan Collins canvasser for doorstep package theft

Maine fights ruling that it illegally fired immigrant whose work permit briefly lapsed

5 numbers explaining the all-out ad war between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Hannah Pingree is already bracing for a constitutional amendment on property taxes

The chanting group that alarmed a Maine town wants local support before it returns

BUSINESS

As concerns mount over Canadian trade war, Maine officials look to maintain neighborly ties

As concerns mount over Canadian trade war, Maine officials look to maintain neighborly ties

Maine gubernatorial candidates share how they would solve state’s housing crisis

The number of homes for sale in Maine reaches post-pandemic high

This Maine city has one of the nation’s tightest rental markets

$775K property tops Bangor home sales, Aug. 2-8

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GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

10 surprising facts about Katahdin

10 surprising facts about Katahdin

Rare birds turned up on this wild Maine boat trip across the Canadian border

Rare birds turned up on this wild Maine boat trip across the Canadian border

Maine Guide and tracker recover partially eaten black bear

Maine Guide and tracker recover partially eaten black bear

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

More hunters are discovering this Maine goose hunting hotspot

SPORTS

Hermon, Old Town and Stearns/Schenck football teams looking to remain unbeaten

UMaine men’s hockey picked 7th in Hockey East preseason coaches poll

Piscataquis senior reaches 100-goal milestone

Gina Davis embracing role as new Skowhegan High field hockey coach

Bangor High girls soccer goalkeeper preserves 1-0 win over Brewer with late save

UMaine football’s offense among the worst in FCS so far

OPINION

There’s more to the story on reading in Maine

We’ve got to stop laughing at violence against women

Replacing a respected, effective senator like Susan Collins will hurt Maine

Nonprofit is a tax category, not a seal of approval

State should demand better conservation plan from energy corridor

Social Security reform needs open debate, not a fast track

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Longtime Bangor actor makes triumphant return to the stage in ‘On Golden Pond’ at Opera House

Longtime Bangor actor makes triumphant return to the stage in ‘On Golden Pond’ at Opera House

HANCOCK

Less than 10% of Acadia Gateway Center visitors rode buses this summer onto MDI

Less than 10% of Acadia Gateway Center visitors rode buses this summer onto MDI

MIDCOAST

Toxic algae bloom suspected in midcoast shellfish die-off

Toxic algae bloom suspected in midcoast shellfish die-off

PORTLAND

A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

AROOSTOOK

New UMFK athletic director brings Division 1 experience to small school

New UMFK athletic director brings Division 1 experience to small school

CENTRAL MAINE

State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

DOWN EAST

Lubec shellfish warden resigns, urges hiring successor with enforcement experience

Lubec shellfish warden resigns, urges hiring successor with enforcement experience

PISCATAQUIS

Northern Light receives nearly $5 million in state funds

Northern Light receives nearly $5 million in state funds

YORK

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

Massachusetts man accused of making bomb threats against Maine town office

News

Candidate with banking and nonprofit experience wants to restore civility to Bangor City Council

Government

Candidate with banking and nonprofit experience wants to restore civility to Bangor City Council

Bangor’s youngest City Council candidate wants a regional homelessness solution

Bangor

Bangor’s youngest City Council candidate wants a regional homelessness solution

How a fair created by hippies in the 1970s grew into a major Maine cultural event

Culture

How a fair created by hippies in the 1970s grew into a major Maine cultural event

Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill

Washington

Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over Trump admin rule restricting green cards

Washington

Maine joins multistate lawsuit over Trump admin rule restricting green cards

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are responding to dire AI warnings

Elections

How Susan Collins and other Maine politicians are responding to dire AI warnings

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

Elections

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

Government

City Council candidate wants public services and rent control to make Bangor more affordable

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

Washington

Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

Madawaska lost $41K hosting controversial music festival, report says

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Elections

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Government

Bangor council to impose training again as punishment for Wayne Mallar

Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach

High School Field Hockey

Skowhegan field hockey continues to roll with new coach

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

Elections

Joe Manchin will campaign for Susan Collins in her reelection bid

Paul LePage agrees to 2 debates after Matt Dunlap pressed for 4

Politics

Paul LePage agrees to 2 debates after Matt Dunlap pressed for 4

Democrats who have carried Susan Collins to victory may be slipping away

Elections

Democrats who have carried Susan Collins to victory may be slipping away

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

The family that fought a Maine landfill leaves their town behind

Springfield coasts to football win over Husson

Husson University

Springfield coasts to football win over Husson

5 Maine lakefront camps priced under $250K

Housing

5 Maine lakefront camps priced under $250K

Merrimack spoils UMaine home opener as Black Bears’ offense goes nowhere

University of Maine Black Bear Sports

Merrimack spoils UMaine home opener as Black Bears’ offense goes nowhere

Maine trail builders see grants as a path to growth

Business

Maine trail builders see grants as a path to growth

UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night

College Football

UMaine football seeking rare win in home opener Saturday night

Bangor High football will be a work in progress after graduating many starters

High School Football

Bangor High football will be a work in progress after graduating many starters

Cooper Flagg and cousin Tyler excited about Flagg Trading Co. opening Saturday in Bangor

Professional Basketball

Cooper Flagg and cousin Tyler excited about Flagg Trading Co. opening Saturday in Bangor