News Archives - Bangor Daily News

Republican candidates for governor are racing to get Donald Trump’s endorsement

by Benjamin Kail 10 hours agoApril 16, 2026

The positioning for Trump’s blessing has intensified in recent months even as the president’s approval rating has dwindled.

Plans to revive Bucksport railroad delayed by complaints about the operator

by Elizabeth Walztoni 10 hours agoApril 15, 2026

State

When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

by Michael Shepherd 10 hours agoApril 16, 2026

Police and Courts

Waldo County prosecutor considers charging Hancock probate judge with perjury

by Sabrina Martin 18 hours agoApril 15, 2026

Penobscot Bay is the latest focus of ‘forever chemicals’ testing in Maine

by Elizabeth Walztoni April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Complaints mount as rural Maine mail delivery gets more erratic

by Bridget Huber April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Disability rights group condemns Graham Platner’s use of ‘retarded’ in interview

by Benjamin Kail April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Police and Courts

Bangor man who murdered friend sentenced to 35 years in prison

by Marie Weidmayer April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

How tariffs are driving up the cost of a 45-unit housing development in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Maine Democrat says congressmen accused of misconduct should resign or be expelled

by Benjamin Kail April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Amazon buys former Hermon drive-in for $1.9M

by Kasey Turman April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Maine campaigns ramping up AI use to reach and persuade voters

by Benjamin Kail April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

House that’s falling into Penobscot River stuck in years-long wait for FEMA funding

by Kasey Turman April 13, 2026April 11, 2026

Wildfire burns 1.5 acres in Aroostook

by Paula Brewer April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

This Maine man knows how to find the land’s hidden histories in the woods

by Elizabeth Walztoni April 12, 2026April 11, 2026

Dangerous ‘rhino tranq’ sedative is showing up in Maine’s drug supply

by Annie Rupertus April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

The most expensive street in Maine

by Kathleen O'Brien April 10, 2026April 15, 2026

Susan Collins still supports Iran war while Angus King calls it ‘illegal from the start’

by Benjamin Kail April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Child endured painful surgeries after Millinocket hospital failed to diagnose condition, lawsuit says

by Marie Weidmayer April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state

by Callie Ferguson April 9, 2026April 10, 2026