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Police and Courts

Judge to decide if statements from Bangor man accused of killing best friend will be allowed at trial

by Marie Weidmayer 4 minutes agoFebruary 13, 2026

Gary Brinson is accused of killing Lee Ruona on Dec. 4, 2024, at Brinson’s Bangor apartment. A jury trial is scheduled to start Feb. 23.

Police and Courts

Daughter of Palermo man killed a year ago is still seeking answers

by Bridget Huber 16 hours agoFebruary 13, 2026

Police and Courts

Woman held by ICE describes poor conditions at a Maine jail

by Sawyer Loftus 16 hours agoFebruary 13, 2026

Police and Courts

Recent vacant house fires in Ellsworth could be a symptom of homelessness

by Sabrina Martin 16 hours ago

How officials are tracking possible measles cases in Penobscot County

by Kasey Turman 16 hours agoFebruary 13, 2026

State

The immigration enforcement boom is helping this Bangor-area company

by Daniel O'Connor 16 hours ago

Police and Courts

Newport state rep ‘stunned’ after chief justice hints at closing courthouse

by Marie Weidmayer February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Bangor woman to plead guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son’s death

by Marie Weidmayer February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Defense engineering firm is expanding to Bangor

by Annie Rupertus February 12, 2026

5 homes that recently sold in Bangor

by Kathleen O'Brien February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine man’s leg amputated after Bangor hospital misdiagnosed symptoms, lawsuit says

by Marie Weidmayer February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Police and Courts

Business group argues that Bar Harbor’s new limits unfairly target cruise ships

by Sabrina Martin February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Judge orders former Maine youth prison guard arrested after 3rd court no-show

by Callie Ferguson February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler ran into cops while holding pornographic DVDs, police report says

by Marie Weidmayer February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Tell us your Maine home buying story

by Kathleen O'Brien February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

She bought her 1st home in Bangor after more than 3 years of searching

by Kathleen O'Brien February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine Japanese restaurant chain says 5 arrested cooks had valid work permits

by Callie Ferguson February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Susan Collins confirms she’s running for 6th term in 2026

by Michael Shepherd February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Where Maine home values surged during the pandemic

by Kathleen O'Brien February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Ellsworth cafe will be sold to 24-year-old employee

by Sabrina Martin February 10, 2026