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2 Waldo County towns look to build new futures for vacant schools

2 Waldo County towns look to build new futures for vacant schools

Rumor of ICE crackdown on Maine farms highlights fears for legal workers

Former MDI high schooler claims sex discrimination in expanded Title IX lawsuit

Why a viral wallet maker set up shop in Presque Isle

Why a viral wallet maker set up shop in Presque Isle

Oldis Road uses a Presque Isle office to manage worldwide shipping for its vertical-opening leather wallets.

Latest Videos

I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.

I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.

An Oklahoma couple creates a vintage haven in Aroostook

An Oklahoma couple creates a vintage haven in Aroostook

This overlooked Baxter State Park hike offers stunning views of Katahdin

This overlooked Baxter State Park hike offers stunning views of Katahdin

Portland tells Maine Public it’s not tax-exempt — again

Portland tells Maine Public it’s not tax-exempt — again

Loner orca ‘Old Thom’ spotted off Eastport

Loner orca ‘Old Thom’ spotted off Eastport

Woman behind Instagram’s ‘CatsOnACouch’ sues to attend JD Vance’s Brewer event

Woman behind Instagram’s ‘CatsOnACouch’ sues to attend JD Vance’s Brewer event

These may be your least favorite birds to identify, but here’s how to make it easier

These may be your least favorite birds to identify, but here’s how to make it easier

Skowhegan ATV trails, access continue to grow

Skowhegan ATV trails, access continue to grow

Maine high school fall sports season begins in less than 2 weeks

Maine high school fall sports season begins in less than 2 weeks

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

NH man dies in Maine dirt bike crash

As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

Ambulance carrying patient crashes in Bangor

OPINION

Letter: Bangor should support Together Place

Letter: Bangor should support Together Place

Letter: Vote Democrat in Maine’s U.S. Senate race to restrain Donald Trump

Letter: Vote Democrat in Maine’s U.S. Senate race to restrain Donald Trump

Public Safety

Man arrested after allegedly shooting at moving car in Lebanon

Pilot who died in Bristol plane crash was flying with son

Pilot reported engine trouble before crashing on Maine coast

NATIONAL NEWS

Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s death

Trump’s trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here

POLITICS

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada says it will retaliate

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada says it will retaliate

Maine state workers to get raises, $2,000 bonuses under deal ending long dispute

See how fast money poured in after Troy Jackson’s Senate nomination

Matt Dunlap’s campaign is openly attacking Paul LePage’s age

JD Vance to return to Maine next week for Brewer event

BUSINESS

5 Maine houses for sale with asking prices under $200K

5 Maine houses for sale with asking prices under $200K

$800K home tops list of Bangor property sales, July 19-25

A renovated Colonial-style Rockport farmhouse built on land with storied past selling for $785K

Maine has the most homes for sale since 2019

Their plan to build hundreds of Bangor apartments is being held up by decades-old sewers

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

Sea kayakers can visit this midcoast island for swimming, hiking and a picnic

Sea kayakers can visit this midcoast island for swimming, hiking and a picnic

Maine hikers can summit these 3 New Hampshire peaks in a single day

Maine hikers can summit these 3 New Hampshire peaks in a single day

The largest bear harvested in Maine was 700 pounds. I asked the guide how they did it.

The largest bear harvested in Maine was 700 pounds. I asked the guide how they did it.

The best knives for Maine hunters

The best knives for Maine hunters

SPORTS

Luise Reinwald’s 2 goals lead UMaine women’s soccer past Mercer

UMaine football’s preseason All-American kicker could be key difference-maker

UMaine women’s soccer playing home opener against Mercer on Thursday

Rhode Island native Eddie Buehler wins UMaine’s starting quarterback job

Bangor TV station sports director will host pre- and post-game shows for Patriots

Cooper Flagg has handled success with class and a willingness to give back to Maine

OPINION

‘Tire Tracks’ as a statement against gentrification

Write in Graham Platner to give abandoned voters a voice in November

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument offers a beacon of hope

10 years on, Katahdin Woods and Waters is a monument worth celebrating

Rising healthcare and insurance costs are unsustainable

Graham Platner’s voice for the working class must be welcomed on Labor Day

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

A Bangor man came home from work to find a strange woman in his bed

A Bangor man came home from work to find a strange woman in his bed

HANCOCK

A dead whale covered in shark bites keeps washing up on Maine islands

A dead whale covered in shark bites keeps washing up on Maine islands

MIDCOAST

Midcoast resort goes on sale for $5.7M

Midcoast resort goes on sale for $5.7M

PORTLAND

Power outage and ‘large hail’ shut down Portland Jetport

Power outage and ‘large hail’ shut down Portland Jetport

AROOSTOOK

Houlton wraps up long-awaited $1.3M sidewalk improvements

Houlton wraps up long-awaited $1.3M sidewalk improvements

CENTRAL MAINE

2 arrested in Waterville cocaine bust

2 arrested in Waterville cocaine bust

DOWN EAST

These entrepreneurs ‘bought themselves a job’ when they moved to rural Maine

These entrepreneurs ‘bought themselves a job’ when they moved to rural Maine

PISCATAQUIS

Guilford man charged with murder after deadly assault

Guilford man charged with murder after deadly assault

YORK

Maine man accused of growing more than 4 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms

Maine man accused of growing more than 4 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms

News

After irking national Democrats, Matt Dunlap secures their support in 2nd District race

Elections

After irking national Democrats, Matt Dunlap secures their support in 2nd District race

It’s a city-owned snow dump. Caribou wants to turn it into affordable housing.

Government

It’s a city-owned snow dump. Caribou wants to turn it into affordable housing.

Susan Collins takes cautious line on data centers opposed by most Mainers

Elections

Susan Collins takes cautious line on data centers opposed by most Mainers

The old Marden’s in Brewer has been sold

Business

The old Marden’s in Brewer has been sold

Ad on Troy Jackson and Social Security joins wave of misleading claims in Maine Senate race

Elections

Ad on Troy Jackson and Social Security joins wave of misleading claims in Maine Senate race

Janet Mills joins growing chorus opposing major utility merger

State

Janet Mills joins growing chorus opposing major utility merger

Another Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports

State

Another Maine police department uses an AI startup to write reports

Bangor’s Together Place recovery center could soon reopen with help from the city

Government

Bangor’s Together Place recovery center could soon reopen with help from the city

Inside Troy Jackson’s warp-speed Senate campaign hiring spree

Elections

Inside Troy Jackson’s warp-speed Senate campaign hiring spree

After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting

Washington

After pushback, DNC votes against changing rules around ranked-choice voting

In Biddeford hearing, Democrats say Trump administration and GOP are failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting

State

In Biddeford hearing, Democrats say Trump administration and GOP are failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting

What we know about the Old Town bridge collapse

Government

What we know about the Old Town bridge collapse

$13.4M job to close troubled Bucksport landfill starts years after state order

Business

$13.4M job to close troubled Bucksport landfill starts years after state order

Paul LePage aims to serve in Congress as long as ‘health and sanity’ allow

Elections

Paul LePage aims to serve in Congress as long as ‘health and sanity’ allow

Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

State

Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

Even small Maine towns are weighing data center bans

State

Even small Maine towns are weighing data center bans

Inside a small Maine town ripped apart by social media

Government

Inside a small Maine town ripped apart by social media

Pictures: Cooper and Ace Flagg host basketball camp for hundreds of Maine kids

Professional Basketball

Pictures: Cooper and Ace Flagg host basketball camp for hundreds of Maine kids

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Professional Sports

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Text to spurned ally raises questions about a possible Graham Platner comeback

Elections

Text to spurned ally raises questions about a possible Graham Platner comeback

Maine insurance bureau approves nearly 15% average rate hike for ACA plans

State

Maine insurance bureau approves nearly 15% average rate hike for ACA plans

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural healthcare

State

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural healthcare

Jen Jones and Tyler Muzzy headline Husson University Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Jen Jones and Tyler Muzzy headline Husson University Sports Hall of Fame inductees

UMaine defensive end considers the sack ‘the best play in football’

College Football

UMaine defensive end considers the sack ‘the best play in football’

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