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Fire damages multiple units at Bangor storage facility

Fire damages multiple units at Bangor storage facility

by Marie Weidmayer

Penobscot County police chase exceeds 100 mph, ends in crash

by Marie Weidmayer

Angus King says he ‘saw nothing’ in classified video to justify double-strike on boat

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public

People remain at Bangor homeless encampment on day of closing

People remain at Bangor homeless encampment on day of closing

Some people living in those tents between Washington Street and the Penobscot River were packing up to leave without a clear plan of where to head next.

by Annie Rupertus

These immigrants do one of Maine’s most dangerous jobs. Then came Trump’s crackdown.

These immigrants do one of Maine’s most dangerous jobs. Then came Trump’s crackdown.

by Callie Ferguson

Bangor now expected to see winds up to 60 mph

Bangor now expected to see winds up to 60 mph

by Christopher Burns

Jamaican restaurant to open in downtown Ellsworth

Jamaican restaurant to open in downtown Ellsworth

by Bill Trotter

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

This Maine-based drive-thru coffee chain is spreading across the state

by Elizabeth Walztoni

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

A legacy Aroostook lumberyard is back on the market for twice the price

by Cameron Levasseur

Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home

Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

Donald Trump endorses Paul LePage’s run to represent Maine in Congress

by Leela Stockley

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

3 ways to enjoy the winter solstice in Maine

by Susan Bard

Waldo County commissioners cut their own pay and benefits amid budget problems

Waldo County commissioners cut their own pay and benefits amid budget problems

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Latest Obituaries

Robert L. Haskell

Margaret “Peggy” A. Robinson

Kenneth A. Berry

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LATEST NEWS

Man accused of starting Bangor police chase has 44 driving convictions

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter calls TSA ‘unconstitutional’ after pat-down

OPINION

Honor Christ by welcoming refugees

Honor Christ by welcoming refugees

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Never again to dehumanizing immigrants

Letter: Never again to dehumanizing immigrants

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Maine bicyclist seriously injured when car hits him

Woman accused of illegally growing 600 marijuana plants in Maine to plead guilty

Howland man gets time served for passport fraud

NATIONAL NEWS

Pope names pro-immigrant pastor bishop of Florida diocese where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is located

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield

POLITICS

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

by The Associated Press

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

Oversight panel mulls probing interpreters helping noncitizens get Maine driving permits

Trump in White House speech says US economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation

Trump is previewing his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes

BUSINESS

Maine home sales plummeted during federal shutdown

Maine home sales plummeted during federal shutdown

by Christopher Burns

Maine loggers are used to hard times. Then came the tariffs.

As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?

Beware of these fire hazards with your holiday decor

Here’s why you might see photos of deer in Maine real estate listings

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

Hunter helps deer struggling on ice in Belfast

by Susan Bard

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

Drone captures stunning winter skating on Bangor-area pond

by Susan Bard

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

These underused cuts of game meat make amazing meals

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

I learned the hard way what to pack for the Maine outdoors

I learned the hard way what to pack for the Maine outdoors

by Eloise Hale, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener

Cooper Flagg will turn 19 this weekend in rare NBA company

Bangor Christian girls prove they are in the mix for Class D North basketball supremacy

‘He has a gift’: UMaine hockey freshman is nation’s 2nd-leading goal scorer

4 anonymous Maine high school basketball coaches on what it’s really like to do their job right now

UMaine hockey fans and players enjoy ‘incredible’ chance to meet on the ice

OPINION

Maine can’t wait for Washington to fix our health care crisis

Former Maine AGs: We must send Janet Mills to the US Senate

A Maine health care lifeline is under threat

Penobscot County residents need straight answers about budget crisis

Maine should embrace the Trump agenda

America responds to a shooting with complacency. Australia pledges action.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

Vigil honors homeless Bangor community members who have died

hancock

College of the Atlantic will provide full scholarships for 6 Maine students

College of the Atlantic will provide full scholarships for 6 Maine students

MIDCOAST

Belfast council clears final hurdle to Front Street Shipyard sale

Belfast council clears final hurdle to Front Street Shipyard sale

PORTLAND

14-year-old Maine boy allegedly was plotting attack

14-year-old Maine boy allegedly was plotting attack

AROOSTOOK

Disaster training classes will teach Aroostook residents emergency preparedness

Disaster training classes will teach Aroostook residents emergency preparedness

CENTRAL MAINE

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

Lewiston City Council shoots down data center proposal

DOWN EAST

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

Former downtown Eastport sardine can factory sells for $100K

PISCATAQUIS

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

Cause of fire that damaged historic Greenville Masonic lodge remains unknown

YORK

2 Maine towns have finally ended their yearslong border dispute

2 Maine towns have finally ended their yearslong border dispute

News

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

Weather

Storm will hit Maine with gusts up to 65 mph and heavy rain

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

Housing

A 2nd tiny home park is being planned in Bangor

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

Government

Old Town seeking new economic development director to revitalize downtown

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

Government

Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

Business

Bangor’s Urban Pizza has reopened after year-long closure

December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

Government

Penobscot County leaders to present $35M budget at public hearing

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Nation

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

Culture

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

Government

Bangor should raise bus fares, study says

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players

High School Basketball

10 straight points that proved why Nolan Ames is among Maine’s elite players

December 17, 2025

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

Business

Bucksport approves plans to build Aroma Joe’s next to Dunkin’

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall

College Football

UMaine football earning $750K for trips to Boston College, Appalachian State next fall

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey has dug itself a hole. Their coach still thinks the Black Bears can get out of it.

December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

Government

Penobscot County leaders may ignore committee’s decision to cut $1M from budget

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

Police and Courts

5-year-old fatally struck by Maine school bus identified

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns

High School Basketball

‘The kids are never, ever the problem’: Oceanside boys coach resigns over parent concerns

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Nation

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points

Professional Basketball

Cooper Flagg makes more history as youngest NBA player to score more than 40 points

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Eliot Cutler pleads not guilty to probation violation

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler pleads not guilty to probation violation

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine

Elections

Former SpaceX engineer ends bid for US Senate seat in Maine

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Washington County sheriff calls out commissioners over plan to solve budget crisis

Government

Washington County sheriff calls out commissioners over plan to solve budget crisis

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Railroad company will enforce Friday deadline for Bangor homeless encampment closure

Government

Railroad company will enforce Friday deadline for Bangor homeless encampment closure

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Bangor City Council plans to bring back Zoom comments with new restrictions

Government

Bangor City Council plans to bring back Zoom comments with new restrictions

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Janet Mills will let bill limiting Maine police cooperation with ICE become law

State

Janet Mills will let bill limiting Maine police cooperation with ICE become law

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025