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Penobscot County awards $400k in opioid grants to 12 projects

Penobscot County awards $400k in opioid grants to 12 projects

by Annie Rupertus

Man seriously injured in Hermon assault

by Ethan Andrews

2 dead in Tremont

by Ethan Andrews

Police arrest driver in Fort Fairfield crash that killed 2

by Cameron Levasseur

Maine stops payments to embattled health care provider facing fraud allegations

Maine stops payments to embattled health care provider facing fraud allegations

Tuesday’s move came on the same day that congressional Republicans flagged Gateway Community Services as well as current and former employees as potential targets of a welfare fraud investigation.

by Sawyer Loftus

Tuesday night storm could dump 12 inches of snow over southern Maine

Tuesday night storm could dump 12 inches of snow over southern Maine

by Leela Stockley

There’s a citywide parking ban in Bangor tonight

There’s a citywide parking ban in Bangor tonight

by Christopher Burns

Conservation groups appeal CMP transmission line plan warning of ‘bad precedent’

Conservation groups appeal CMP transmission line plan warning of ‘bad precedent’

by Susan Bard

It took a crisis for Mainers to finally pay attention to county government

It took a crisis for Mainers to finally pay attention to county government

by Daniel O'Connor

5 of the best plays in Maine sports this year

5 of the best plays in Maine sports this year

by Matt Junker

How journalism moves awareness into action

How journalism moves awareness into action

by Jennifer Holmes

Bath Iron Works wants to build Trump’s new ‘battleship’

Bath Iron Works wants to build Trump’s new ‘battleship’

by Ethan Andrews

Man convicted in Millinocket murder complains about his former lawyers at hearing

Man convicted in Millinocket murder complains about his former lawyers at hearing

by Marie Weidmayer

Penobscot County Commissioners will vote next week on new budget

Penobscot County Commissioners will vote next week on new budget

by Kasey Turman

Latest Obituaries

Karen Marie Foley

Kirk Gary Malenfant

See more obituaries

LATEST NEWS

Milford family honors late grandmother with ‘display of misfit decorations’

A Maine cop warned of interpreter fraud 5 years ago. The state is just catching up.

These are the hurdles to combining Aroostook’s 3 largest high schools

Recycling returning to Greater Bangor communities in 2026

OPINION

Letter: Faith requires us to do good, including to strangers

Letter: Faith requires us to do good, including to strangers

by Opinion Contributor

Letter: Immigrants deserve respect, dignity

Letter: Immigrants deserve respect, dignity

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Fire destroys Maine home filled with 20K books

Federal court says Trump administration’s denial of bond hearings for ICE detainees is unlawful

Down East man convicted of 3 murders claims lawyer was ineffective

NATIONAL NEWS

Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

Controversial ’60 Minutes’ segment on Trump immigration policy leaks online

Trump says he’s inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year’s G20 summit in Miami

POLITICS

Hundreds in rural Maine frustrated with mail delivery

Hundreds in rural Maine frustrated with mail delivery

by Susan Cover, Spectrum News

EXCERPT: In ‘Storm at the Capitol,’ police officers detail a brutal assault on Jan. 6, 2021

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses

Here’s how the Maine AG’s office is spending its share of the opioid settlement

BUSINESS

Real estate Q&A: How can we get neighbor to deal with constantly barking dog?

Real estate Q&A: How can we get neighbor to deal with constantly barking dog?

by Tribune Content Agency

The hottest Maine real estate markets of 2026, according to experts

Maine home sales plummeted during federal shutdown

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

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

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

I’m the only founding member going to this deer camp 55 years later

I’m the only founding member going to this deer camp 55 years later

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Easy-to-make holiday cookies your dog will love

Easy-to-make holiday cookies your dog will love

by Aislinn Sarnacki

Maine lawsuit challenges fly-fishing-only waters under right-to-food amendment

Maine lawsuit challenges fly-fishing-only waters under right-to-food amendment

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

Why Maine’s fly-fishing-only and heritage waters matter for native fish

Why Maine’s fly-fishing-only and heritage waters matter for native fish

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Brewer’s thrilling rivalry win against Bangor punctuated by disagreement over score

Cony quarterback and UMaine recruit from Portland among Fitzpatrick finalists

Central girls basketball beats Schenck

Miraculous buzzer-beater completes wild comeback in Maine high school basketball game

Mike Vrabel says there is ‘no issue’ among coaching staff as Patriots punch playoff ticket

Watch the buzzer-beater that gave UMaine women stunning win over Harvard

OPINION

Maine must build its way out of the housing crisis

Congress has another chance to keep health insurance more affordable

Maine is losing its future, one failed student at a time

Letter: Maine wrong on law restricting work with ICE

Federal actions threaten the essential work of Maine’s nonprofits

How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Penobscot County towns to appoint new school board members after 4 resign

Penobscot County towns to appoint new school board members after 4 resign

hancock

Prominent downtown Ellsworth building to become a dentist’s office

Prominent downtown Ellsworth building to become a dentist’s office

MIDCOAST

Brunswick-Topsham back in business with opening of new bridge

Brunswick-Topsham back in business with opening of new bridge

PORTLAND

Woman allegedly fled to Maine to escape Virginia sex crimes case

Woman allegedly fled to Maine to escape Virginia sex crimes case

AROOSTOOK

Niche businesses flourished in Aroostook this year

Niche businesses flourished in Aroostook this year

CENTRAL MAINE

Judge dismisses case against Maine man accused of threatening Donald Trump

Judge dismisses case against Maine man accused of threatening Donald Trump

DOWN EAST

To fight loss, Passamaquoddy speakers are talking new life into their language

To fight loss, Passamaquoddy speakers are talking new life into their language

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

Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling

Nation

Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025

Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants ‘favored’ Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry

Nation

Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants ‘favored’ Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025

Inside Susan Collins’ talks with 16 senators on an ACA subsidy compromise

Washington

Inside Susan Collins’ talks with 16 senators on an ACA subsidy compromise

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

NSA employee sues Trump administration over order on transgender rights and two ‘immutable’ genders

Nation

NSA employee sues Trump administration over order on transgender rights and two ‘immutable’ genders

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025

Schumer urges Senate to take legal action over Justice Department’s staggered Epstein files release

Nation

Schumer urges Senate to take legal action over Justice Department’s staggered Epstein files release

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025

Storm will bring fresh snow to most of Maine before Christmas

Weather

Storm will bring fresh snow to most of Maine before Christmas

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast

Nation

Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the ‘future of the Democratic Party.’ What went wrong?

Nation

NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the ‘future of the Democratic Party.’ What went wrong?

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Can attendance at Acadia National Park keep growing?

Business

Can attendance at Acadia National Park keep growing?

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing ‘political games’ after disaster request denials

Nation

Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing ‘political games’ after disaster request denials

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul

Nation

Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025

Bangor native excels in 1st season on Stanford men’s soccer team

Bangor native excels in 1st season on Stanford men’s soccer team

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

Nation

Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025

White Christmases are actually a fairly rare occurrence in Maine

Weather

White Christmases are actually a fairly rare occurrence in Maine

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their audits

State

Nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their audits

December 21, 2025

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

Nation

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

December 20, 2025December 22, 2025

Janet Mills will allow ghost gun regulations to become law in Maine

State

Janet Mills will allow ghost gun regulations to become law in Maine

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Nation

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

December 20, 2025December 22, 2025

Crews work to restore power to thousands after storm

Weather

Crews work to restore power to thousands after storm

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Half of a Bangor-area school board abruptly resigns

Education

Half of a Bangor-area school board abruptly resigns

December 20, 2025December 22, 2025

Hampden sports complex’s 1st artificial turf field should ready in spring

Sports

Hampden sports complex’s 1st artificial turf field should ready in spring

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Judge orders feds to halt changes to homelessness assistance program

Housing

Judge orders feds to halt changes to homelessness assistance program

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Strong winds temporarily shut down Maine ski lifts

Weather

Strong winds temporarily shut down Maine ski lifts

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Tens of thousands lose power across Maine due to strong winds and heavy rain

Weather

Tens of thousands lose power across Maine due to strong winds and heavy rain

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025