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Bangor Daily News

New Filipino market in Bangor draws customers craving Asian groceries

New Filipino market in Bangor draws customers craving Asian groceries

by Annie Rupertus

Melodie Beauchemin wins Can-Am 100

by Christopher Bouchard

Cooke Aquaculture apologizes for damaging Lubec’s commercial pier

by Ethan Bien, The Maine Monitor

‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeezes Maine farmers

‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeezes Maine farmers

The Consumer Price Index recorded the highest national prices ever for ground beef in January, up 17.2% from last year.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Nova Scotia study finds high-speed ferry to Bar Harbor is worth the investment

Nova Scotia study finds high-speed ferry to Bar Harbor is worth the investment

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public

Memorial honors MaineDOT workers killed in Waterville overpass crash

Memorial honors MaineDOT workers killed in Waterville overpass crash

by Allyson LaPierre, CBS 13

How Maine’s congressional delegation responded to Iran strikes

How Maine’s congressional delegation responded to Iran strikes

by Wendy Watkins

Fort Kent nurses demand a contract in Saturday rally

Fort Kent nurses demand a contract in Saturday rally

by Paula Brewer

Aroostook agency will absorb 75 Northern Maine General clients and 4 staff

Aroostook agency will absorb 75 Northern Maine General clients and 4 staff

by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

Neutral Milk Hotel’s Julian Koster granted protection order in Bangor against grooming accuser

Neutral Milk Hotel’s Julian Koster granted protection order in Bangor against grooming accuser

by Marie Weidmayer

Mushers take off as 33rd annual Can-Am begins

Mushers take off as 33rd annual Can-Am begins

by Christopher Bouchard

The wildlife that surprised me while fishing in Maine

The wildlife that surprised me while fishing in Maine

by Bob Romano, Outdoors Contributor

These birds are the first signs of spring in Maine

These birds are the first signs of spring in Maine

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

Latest Obituaries

Jeanne S. Ouellette

Richard H. Diadone

Jamie Scott Morrill

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

Platner calls U.S. military operation in Iran ‘un-American’

UMaine hockey gets weekend sweep with another win over Northeastern

Underdog Portland boys cap improbable run with state title win over Camden Hills

The Fort Kent Warriors are a team of destiny. And now they’re state champions.

OPINION

I’m running for governor to fix Maine

I’m running for governor to fix Maine

by Opinion Contributor

Trump’s attempts to bully Iran are counterproductive and dangerous

Trump’s attempts to bully Iran are counterproductive and dangerous

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Ellsworth jury awards $750K to woman after surgeon leaves a gap in her femur

Firearm and ammunition found in Maine student’s vehicle parked at high school

Judge to decide if Hermon schools discriminated against a church

NATIONAL NEWS

US CDC’s Ralph Abraham becomes second top official to quit in a month

Man fatally shot near Mar-a-Lago after entering area with weapons

Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland

POLITICS

Iran’s leader dead, US says

Iran’s leader dead, US says

by Reuters

Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward

Susan Collins recounts ‘fight’ to save Job Corps in award presentation

George Mitchell’s State House portrait taken down following Epstein files release

Janet Mills says Republican ads would ‘make mincemeat’ of Graham Platner

BUSINESS

115-year-old former central Maine train station for sale

115-year-old former central Maine train station for sale

by Kathleen O'Brien

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for first time since 2022

3 homes that sold on MDI this month

Here’s how many people moved in Maine during the COVID buying frenzy

$6M Maine village is back on the market 5 years later

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Arctic seals have returned to Belfast Harbor this winter

Arctic seals have returned to Belfast Harbor this winter

by Nicolle Littrell, Outdoors Contributor

Skiing this mountain after 45 years rekindled my passion for the sport

Skiing this mountain after 45 years rekindled my passion for the sport

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor

The jig was up for the warden in this illegal fishing investigation

The jig was up for the warden in this illegal fishing investigation

by Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor

Why would anyone sit on a frozen lake fishing all day?

Why would anyone sit on a frozen lake fishing all day?

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

SPORTS

All they do is win: These Maine girls keep stacking up state championships

Overtime thriller: Cheverus girls claim state title with furious comeback to beat Hampden

6th-ranked UConn women’s ice hockey cruises past UMaine in Hockey East playoffs

These unstoppable girls from northern Maine just completed a perfect basketball season

Maine basketball player crosses 1,000-point mark in championship masterclass

Monmouth holds off Machias to win Class D boys championship

OPINION

Ranked-choice voting should be used for all Maine elections

Congress must end partial shutdown and make health care more affordable

Our trade imbalance is a risk to our future

Free college scholarships strengthen Maine’s students and workforce

Ignoring women and making them an afterthought is never a laughing matter

Why we don’t believe survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Cast shines in John Cariani’s new play at Bangor Opera House

Cast shines in John Cariani’s new play at Bangor Opera House

hancock

Bucksport blasts company over approaching state deadline to close landfill

Bucksport blasts company over approaching state deadline to close landfill

MIDCOAST

New bakery and cafe in Winterport features cider donuts and conversation

New bakery and cafe in Winterport features cider donuts and conversation

PORTLAND

Man allegedly called in a bomb threat to Maine jail where he was being held

Man allegedly called in a bomb threat to Maine jail where he was being held

AROOSTOOK

Canadian Stephane Roy wins Can-Am 30

Canadian Stephane Roy wins Can-Am 30

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine chef talks about competing while pregnant on America’s Culinary Cup

Maine chef talks about competing while pregnant on America’s Culinary Cup

DOWN EAST

A Maine lake’s future is secure after mill surrenders dam license

A Maine lake’s future is secure after mill surrenders dam license

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

Maine high court justice did not violate code of conduct, judges rule

Maine high court justice did not violate code of conduct, judges rule

News

Iran’s leader dead, Trump says

Iran’s leader dead, Trump says

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

UMaine women’s basketball hangs on to beat Binghamton and earn 2nd seed

College Basketball

UMaine women’s basketball hangs on to beat Binghamton and earn 2nd seed

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Penobscot Valley girls win back-to-back Maine state championships

Penobscot Valley girls win back-to-back Maine state championships

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Farmington tops UMPI in NAC Championship

Sports

Farmington tops UMPI in NAC Championship

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

This small western Maine school just swept boys and girls basketball championships

This small western Maine school just swept boys and girls basketball championships

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Video: What it’s like for a Maine granddaughter and grandfather to win state titles together

Video: What it’s like for a Maine granddaughter and grandfather to win state titles together

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Valley girls continue Maine basketball dominance with another state title

Valley girls continue Maine basketball dominance with another state title

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

How Central Maine basketball teams and fans made Bangor their home away from home

How Central Maine basketball teams and fans made Bangor their home away from home

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

As a player, he fell just short of a Maine state title. Now he has one as a coach.

As a player, he fell just short of a Maine state title. Now he has one as a coach.

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

‘Shine when you get your moment’: Supporting cast steps up for Maine basketball champions

‘Shine when you get your moment’: Supporting cast steps up for Maine basketball champions

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

UMaine hockey get 4-0 win over Northeastern featuring rare goalie assist

College Ice Hockey

UMaine hockey get 4-0 win over Northeastern featuring rare goalie assist

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

For 1st time ever, Gardiner boys are Maine state basketball champs

For 1st time ever, Gardiner boys are Maine state basketball champs

February 27, 2026February 28, 2026

Lawrence girls storm back to win state championship over Oceanside

Lawrence girls storm back to win state championship over Oceanside

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Here’s how to watch all 20 teams playing in the Maine basketball state championships

Here’s how to watch all 20 teams playing in the Maine basketball state championships

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Susan Collins says Donald Trump should strike Iran only as ‘last resort’

State

Susan Collins says Donald Trump should strike Iran only as ‘last resort’

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Youthful UMaine women’s hockey seeking upset over No. 6 team in the country

College Ice Hockey

Youthful UMaine women’s hockey seeking upset over No. 6 team in the country

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Give the Mr. Maine Basketball award to this ‘prime-time’ player now

Give the Mr. Maine Basketball award to this ‘prime-time’ player now

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Seniors have cherished their time with UMaine women’s basketball. But they’re not done yet.

College Basketball

Seniors have cherished their time with UMaine women’s basketball. But they’re not done yet.

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Video: How the Hampden girls fought their way back to the state basketball championship

Video: How the Hampden girls fought their way back to the state basketball championship

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein

Washington

Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Maine may stop making license plates at prison

State

Maine may stop making license plates at prison

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

A legendary Maine girls basketball player is having more fun as a coach

A legendary Maine girls basketball player is having more fun as a coach

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

UMaine men’s hockey seeks to climb standings with crucial Northeastern series

College Ice Hockey

UMaine men’s hockey seeks to climb standings with crucial Northeastern series

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper

Health

Hospitals warn of dire consequences if Maine bill makes health care cheaper

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026