Bangor Daily News

Graham Platner fires up Maine Democrats at convention

Graham Platner fires up Maine Democrats at convention

by Benjamin Kail

Democrats shrug off concerns about Graham Platner’s electability at Maine convention

by Benjamin Kail

Two break course record in fast-moving Aroostook River race

by Cameron Levasseur

These midcoast Mainers resurrected a 70-year-old horse show club after a 4-year gap

These midcoast Mainers resurrected a 70-year-old horse show club after a 4-year gap

Heading into its third renewed season, the Waldo County Riding and Driving Club has been steadily growing and improving.

by Elizabeth Walztoni

Planned Parenthood in Maine switches abortion protocol after mifepristone ban

Planned Parenthood in Maine switches abortion protocol after mifepristone ban

by Patty Wight, Maine Public

Midcoast auto dealer to spend up to $20M to move to Thomaston

Midcoast auto dealer to spend up to $20M to move to Thomaston

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager

Cajun eatery brings southern cuisine to the northern border

Cajun eatery brings southern cuisine to the northern border

by Christopher Bouchard

Wilton power sports company buys longtime Aroostook shop

Wilton power sports company buys longtime Aroostook shop

by Paula Brewer

Deaths of 2 men at Southwest Harbor inn believed accidental

Deaths of 2 men at Southwest Harbor inn believed accidental

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

by Cameron Levasseur

This coastal Maine hike has some of the best ocean views in the state

This coastal Maine hike has some of the best ocean views in the state

by Carey Kish, Outdoors Contributor

7 hurt when car crashes into Saint George house

7 hurt when car crashes into Saint George house

by Wendy Watkins

How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring

How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Latest Obituaries

Randy Gene Guerrette

Valerie Hartstone

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LATEST NEWS

Invasive mussels wreak havoc across US. Feds are desperate for a fix.

Stellar conditions for County river race draws seasoned paddlers

UMaine students design device to tell runners when to replace their shoes

Cooking error blamed in Lincoln fire that left 1 injured

OPINION

How Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary before voting started

How Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary before voting started

by Opinion Contributor

Why Republicans are confident after their state convention

Why Republicans are confident after their state convention

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Former Patten official claims she was fired after reporting alleged town illegalities

Bangor airport closes runway after small plane crash

Bangor Mall owner fails to pay city $1.1M in fines by court-ordered deadline

NATIONAL NEWS

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

US medical marijuana registration portal to launch Wednesday

Trump administration ramps up efforts to denaturalize nearly 400 people

POLITICS

Nurses demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir

Nurses demand Maine Health cancel contract with Palantir

by Madi Smith, Maine Public

Maine paid family leave has started. Who needs it most?

Donald Trump backs Jared Golden’s bill to extend pause on federal lobster rules

Janet Mills and Graham Platner will be at a Democratic banquet on Friday

Criminal justice measures largely flounder in Maine’s latest legislative session

BUSINESS

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

The most expensive Maine homes sold in April

by Kathleen O'Brien

How borrowers can find better interest rates since Fed left them high

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

March existing home sales hit slowest pace since 2009. Here’s why.

Off-grid $400K cabin on a private Down East island selling for the first time in 40 years

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

Something is missing from my yard this spring. Rat poison might be why.

Something is missing from my yard this spring. Rat poison might be why.

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding

The ice is out on Maine’s largest lake

The ice is out on Maine’s largest lake

by Susan Bard

I hunt but I still post my land. Here’s why.

I hunt but I still post my land. Here’s why.

by Erin Merrill, Outdoors Contributor

What Maine turkey hunters should be doing right now

What Maine turkey hunters should be doing right now

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

NAC lacrosse championships will be held in Bangor and Castine this weekend

Cooper Flagg wanted to be his ‘best every single night’ during Rookie of the Year season

Young tosses 3-hitter as Brewer softball upends Bangor

UMaine is 5th seed for next week’s America East softball tourney in Orono

Fort Kent High boys basketball coach steps down after winning state title

Hermon softball team looking to defend B North title with transformed roster

OPINION

The political moment that ended Janet Mills’ Senate campaign

What Maine’s candidates are missing about aging

The king’s speech

Trump administration missed wargaming lessons on Iran

How to build the conditions that keep children safe

What we can do to prevent presidential interference in the midterm elections

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Hampden-area school district proposes slashing 17 positions due to declining enrollment

Hampden-area school district proposes slashing 17 positions due to declining enrollment

hancock

Game wardens are resuming search for Hancock County man missing since 2017

Game wardens are resuming search for Hancock County man missing since 2017

MIDCOAST

2 new outdoor markets opening in Winterport this month

2 new outdoor markets opening in Winterport this month

PORTLAND

Maine police seize more than 3 pounds of fentanyl after undercover buys

Maine police seize more than 3 pounds of fentanyl after undercover buys

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook had one of its worst winters for snow. It didn’t stop snowmobilers.

Aroostook had one of its worst winters for snow. It didn’t stop snowmobilers.

CENTRAL MAINE

Maine cooks help make world-record 1,200 servings of pad thai in 1 hour

Maine cooks help make world-record 1,200 servings of pad thai in 1 hour

DOWN EAST

Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students

Small Maine town votes to close a school that serves 5 students

PISCATAQUIS

Maine man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

Maine man drives to find help after setting himself on fire

YORK

Maine motorcyclist killed in collision

Maine motorcyclist killed in collision

News

Bangor school department shares possibilities for Fairmount student relocation

Education

Bangor school department shares possibilities for Fairmount student relocation

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

State

Millionaire taxes gain steam as states face budget crunches

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls

Washington

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

White House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives

Washington

White House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Trump names Nicole Saphier as surgeon general pick, withdraws Casey Means

Washington

Trump names Nicole Saphier as surgeon general pick, withdraws Casey Means

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Trump’s Iran war approaches critical deadline for Susan Collins

Washington

Trump’s Iran war approaches critical deadline for Susan Collins

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

Elections

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse

Elections

Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Deer Isle retiree collects roadside trash for gas money while cleaning up hometown

Culture

Deer Isle retiree collects roadside trash for gas money while cleaning up hometown

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Sour economy looms over Maine’s upcoming tourist season

Business

Sour economy looms over Maine’s upcoming tourist season

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate

Politics

Maine Democrats diverge from Janet Mills at their 1st TV gubernatorial debate

April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Live updates: Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold 1st TV debate

Politics

Live updates: Maine’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold 1st TV debate

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

How Janet Mills’ US Senate exit landed in a Maine Democratic stronghold

Elections

How Janet Mills’ US Senate exit landed in a Maine Democratic stronghold

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Democrats line up behind Graham Platner after Janet Mills leaves US Senate primary

Elections

Democrats line up behind Graham Platner after Janet Mills leaves US Senate primary

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Maine investigates oil spill along the Kennebec River

Maine investigates oil spill along the Kennebec River

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Watch: Graham Platner’s Thursday morning news conference

Politics

Watch: Graham Platner’s Thursday morning news conference

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

What to know about Graham Platner, Susan Collins’ likely Democratic opponent

Elections

What to know about Graham Platner, Susan Collins’ likely Democratic opponent

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Live updates: Janet Mills declines to endorse Graham Platner

Elections

Live updates: Janet Mills declines to endorse Graham Platner

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Janet Mills drops out of Maine’s Democratic US Senate primary

Elections

Janet Mills drops out of Maine’s Democratic US Senate primary

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Inside the work to keep Maine’s Fort Knox from falling apart

Culture

Inside the work to keep Maine’s Fort Knox from falling apart

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Avoid scandal and play hardball politics in the BDN’s town meeting game

Politics

Avoid scandal and play hardball politics in the BDN’s town meeting game

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Graham Platner impresses Jon Stewart in podcast appearance

Elections

Graham Platner impresses Jon Stewart in podcast appearance

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

Democrats shut down Maine Legislature to kill child welfare bill opposed by Janet Mills

State

Democrats shut down Maine Legislature to kill child welfare bill opposed by Janet Mills

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

UMaine athletics program receives $10M gift from longtime donor

Sports

UMaine athletics program receives $10M gift from longtime donor

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026