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Photos: Jelly Roll wows crowd at Bangor Waterfront

Photos: Jelly Roll wows crowd at Bangor Waterfront

by Wendy Watkins

Once slated for demolition, historic Maine church is being preserved for generations

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

What Maine’s race between Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett will look like

by Benjamin Kail

Shuttered Orono restaurant to be revived into a combo coffee shop-bar

by Kasey Turman

See the results of the 2026 Maine moose lottery

See the results of the 2026 Maine moose lottery

See if your name was among the 3,700 hunters who can pursue the state’s largest game animal during the 2026 season.

by Susan Bard

You drew a Maine moose permit. Here’s what to do right now.

You drew a Maine moose permit. Here’s what to do right now.

by Susan Bard

Didn’t draw a Maine moose permit? Here’s where you can still hunt moose.

Didn’t draw a Maine moose permit? Here’s where you can still hunt moose.

by Susan Bard

Powerhouse Cheverus wins Class A softball championship 3-2 over Hampden Academy

Powerhouse Cheverus wins Class A softball championship 3-2 over Hampden Academy

by Michael Shepherd

Matt Dunlap will be the Democrat facing Paul LePage in Maine’s 2nd District

Matt Dunlap will be the Democrat facing Paul LePage in Maine’s 2nd District

by Michael Shepherd

Tiny Homes of Maine closes quietly, abruptly, after 10 years

Tiny Homes of Maine closes quietly, abruptly, after 10 years

by Hannah LaClaire, Portland Press Herald

Yes, those are alpacas on this Maine beach

Yes, those are alpacas on this Maine beach

by Isabelle Oss, Portland Press Herald

How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body

How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Norridgewock, Maine Grains eye partnership at closed New Balance factory

Norridgewock, Maine Grains eye partnership at closed New Balance factory

by Jake Freudberg, Morning Sentinel

This wildlife drama is happening right in my backyard

This wildlife drama is happening right in my backyard

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Gorham outlasts Bangor 3-2 to win Class A baseball championship

Gorham outlasts Bangor 3-2 to win Class A baseball championship

by Ernie Clark

Dirigo beats Bucksport to claim 1st-ever Class C softball title

Dirigo beats Bucksport to claim 1st-ever Class C softball title

by Larry Mahoney

Latest Obituaries

Robert Earl Beatham Sr.

John Winthrop Gilman

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

North Yarmouth Academy routs Penobscot Valley to win Class D softball title

OPINION

Trump administration’s harm to children defies biblical lessons

Trump administration’s harm to children defies biblical lessons

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: A vote for Collins is a vote for the Trump administration

Letter: A vote for Collins is a vote for the Trump administration

by Opinion Contributor

Public Safety

Route 141 in Swanville closed for crash

East Machias man dies after head-on crash in Ellsworth

Inside the hours-long battle to extinguish the Orrington trash plant blaze

NATIONAL NEWS

Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

POLITICS

How ranked-choice voting produced surprises in all of Maine’s big primaries

How ranked-choice voting produced surprises in all of Maine’s big primaries

by Michael Shepherd

Bobby Charles hires new campaign manager from former rival’s team

Hannah Pingree wins Maine Democratic gubernatorial nod after ranked-choice count

Bobby Charles wins Maine Republican gubernatorial nomination

Maine’s pivotal ranked-choice voting count will stretch into Thursday

BUSINESS

Brunswick’s old fire station is turning into affordable apartments

Brunswick’s old fire station is turning into affordable apartments

by Kathleen O'Brien

Real estate Q&A: Should we walk away from buying a home where inspection found issues?

This $16.5M coastal mansion is the most expensive home for sale in Maine

Maine is a top destination for people moving within the US

5 homes for sale the average Maine family can afford

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

This notorious weed invading Maine can be foraged for a tasty treat

This notorious weed invading Maine can be foraged for a tasty treat

by Sam Schipani

Listen live to the Maine moose lottery drawing

Listen live to the Maine moose lottery drawing

by Susan Bard

A gloomy day is a great time to take a hike in Maine

A gloomy day is a great time to take a hike in Maine

by Aislinn Sarnacki

You don’t have to wait in line for this lobster roll

You don’t have to wait in line for this lobster roll

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds

SPORTS

Fryeburg quiets Cony’s big bats to win Class B baseball championship

Medomak Valley wins Class B softball state championship with 7-0 shutout of Gardiner

Fort Fairfield wins Class D baseball state championship 4-1 over Telstar

Monmouth stuns Washington Academy to win 2nd straight Class C baseball title

Penobscot Valley senior softball duo seeking to end careers with 6th state championship

Saturday’s Maine high school state championship baseball and softball scores

OPINION

Susan Collins’ voting streak shows a commitment to Maine

Coming out is an ongoing process

Don’t believe the worst about Maine, or the US

Aroostook County shouldn’t use a failed approach to reduce youth substance use

Maine US Senate race has echoes of 1972 defeat of Sen. Margaret Chase Smith

We all have a role in preventing elder abuse

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Brewer celebrates historic advocate at 22nd Juneteenth event

Brewer celebrates historic advocate at 22nd Juneteenth event

HANCOCK

Social media has driven Acadia tourists to a quiet spot on the Schoodic Peninsula

Social media has driven Acadia tourists to a quiet spot on the Schoodic Peninsula

MIDCOAST

North Haven man dies after falling overboard

North Haven man dies after falling overboard

PORTLAND

Driver kills Portland pedestrian

Driver kills Portland pedestrian

AROOSTOOK

Jury awards $23M to paralyzed Madawaska man, ruling Northern Light Health negligent

Jury awards $23M to paralyzed Madawaska man, ruling Northern Light Health negligent

CENTRAL MAINE

Bangor man accused of sexually abusing young child

Bangor man accused of sexually abusing young child

DOWN EAST

Comedian Fred Armisen spotted Down East

Comedian Fred Armisen spotted Down East

PISCATAQUIS

Dow leads in Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

Dow leads in Piscataquis County sheriff Republican primary

YORK

New state entity to promote Maine’s marine economy

New state entity to promote Maine’s marine economy

News

The millions at stake for Orrington as another blaze erupts at embattled trash plant

Government

The millions at stake for Orrington as another blaze erupts at embattled trash plant

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Surging Hampden Academy softball team earns 1st regional title

High School Softball

Surging Hampden Academy softball team earns 1st regional title

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Aroostook team wraps up massive Acadian star sculpture

Culture

Aroostook team wraps up massive Acadian star sculpture

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Fire still smoldering at Orrington trash incinerator

Business

Fire still smoldering at Orrington trash incinerator

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund

Washington

Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Graham Platner calls Susan Collins ‘corrupt’ while trying to pivot from controversies

Elections

Graham Platner calls Susan Collins ‘corrupt’ while trying to pivot from controversies

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

5 ideas from other cities that could help Bangor solve its homelessness crisis

Housing

5 ideas from other cities that could help Bangor solve its homelessness crisis

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Bangor baseball rallies past Oxford Hills for Class A North title

High School Baseball

Bangor baseball rallies past Oxford Hills for Class A North title

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Farley’s triple leads Penobscot Valley softball to 3rd straight regional title

High School Softball

Farley’s triple leads Penobscot Valley softball to 3rd straight regional title

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Follow the results of Maine’s regional baseball and softball championships

Sports

Follow the results of Maine’s regional baseball and softball championships

June 16, 2026June 18, 2026

Finalists named for Miss Maine Softball, Mr. Maine Baseball

High School Softball

Finalists named for Miss Maine Softball, Mr. Maine Baseball

June 16, 2026June 18, 2026

Rick Bennett voted in Maine’s Democratic primaries but won’t say who he backed

Elections

Rick Bennett voted in Maine’s Democratic primaries but won’t say who he backed

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Patriots’ stadium owner sues town over ‘abuse’ of state licensing system

Professional Football

Patriots’ stadium owner sues town over ‘abuse’ of state licensing system

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Maine GOP gubernatorial candidates may skip party’s unity breakfast if Bobby Charles wins

Elections

Maine GOP gubernatorial candidates may skip party’s unity breakfast if Bobby Charles wins

June 16, 2026

Maine House candidate could win primary despite dropping out of race

Elections

Maine House candidate could win primary despite dropping out of race

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Bangor baseball playing Oxford Hills as part regional softball and baseball title games

High School Sports

Bangor baseball playing Oxford Hills as part regional softball and baseball title games

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Husson University student wins Downeast-Metro golf tourney

Husson University student wins Downeast-Metro golf tourney

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Maine’s property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets

Elections

Maine’s property tax revolt collides with reality of rising school budgets

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Maine’s Susan Collins-Graham Platner race expected to draw nearly $400M in ads

Elections

Maine’s Susan Collins-Graham Platner race expected to draw nearly $400M in ads

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Bangor City Council has no plans to punish its chair for not registering her vacant home

Government

Bangor City Council has no plans to punish its chair for not registering her vacant home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

After a lifetime in politics, a former Maine congressman finds his biggest fight at home

Government

After a lifetime in politics, a former Maine congressman finds his biggest fight at home

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Atlantic Explorer pilot recounts historic 3,000-mile flight from Maine to Europe

Culture

Atlantic Explorer pilot recounts historic 3,000-mile flight from Maine to Europe

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026

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