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Maine’s lawmakers will focus on health care and broadband in 2020. Things already look testy.

Health care and broadband expansion are shaping up to be some of the more prominent issues facing the Maine Legislature in an election-year session in 2020 that will be tense if the mood at a Friday meeting of leaders is any indic...

Raptor biologists discuss rare bald eagle sighting in Maine

Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade

Maine medical examiner reacts to review

Brunswick police kill a fox after it tried to bite a woman walking her dog

Maine institute gets grant to boost access to local seafood

STRANGE STORIES

Bald eagles reveal impressive hunting tactics off the Maine coast

Harvard women cruise to easy win over UMaine

BANGOR METRO

How a local illustrator brought this story-less book to life

You may or may not know Eric Zelz as a person. But you likely recognize his distinctive artistic style, whether you realize it or not. Read More

What questions do you have about how the BDN newsroom works?

BDN journalists cover a wide range of topics and a...

BANGOR METRO

Here’s what to listen to this holiday season

Here’s a list to quickly get you in the mood for t...

BANGOR METRO

Tips on raising a reader from a Maine mom and teacher

It takes a reader to raise a reader. Read More

Lots of nasty comments on furbearer rules

When DIFW offered us the opportunity to comment on their proposed rules governing furbearers, I’m sure they knew they’d get some nasty comments. But I’m not sure they expected so many awful comments. Here are a few of those: This ...

Day Mountain offers a short hike with great views in Acadia National Park

Rising just 583 feet above sea level, Day Mountain...

1-minute hike: Day Mountain in Acadia National Park

Rising just 583 feet above sea level, Day Mountain...

Brunswick police kill a fox after it tried to bite a woman walking her dog

Cumberland County Jail begins distributing Narcan to inmates re-entering society

Maine institute gets grant to boost access to local seafood

Maine medical examiner reacts to review

State police seize 5 trucks after owner racks up $75,000 in unpaid tolls

Maine State Police seized five tractor-trailers on...

Jurors in Sharon Carrillo trial shown photos of the abuse her daughter suffered

Jurors might hear from an unexpected witness in the trial of the Maine mom accused of murdering her daughter

Cianbro chairman indicted in cannon shot that injured ref at Maine Maritime football game

Lobstermen’s union says former CEO and his parents embezzled funds, committed fraud

Police: Maine man threatened to cut ex’s toes with weed wacker

Harvard women cruise to easy win over UMaine

The University of Maine’s depleted women’s basketball lineup was simply no match for Harvard University’s Crimson on Saturday afternoon. Read More

2-time defending champ Old Town-Orono still the team to beat in B North hockey

There are a number of teams ready to challenge two...

Here’s what to listen to this holiday season

Tips on raising a reader from a Maine mom and teacher

How a local illustrator brought this story-less book to life

What questions do you have about how the BDN newsroom works?

Massachusetts posts comfortable Hockey East victory over UMaine men

USM is dropping bid to change its name to UMaine at Portland

The University of Southern Maine is dropping efforts to change its name to the University of Maine at Portland. Read More

This photo ran in the paper 11 years ago. One fisherman wishes it hadn’t.

He saw the cover photo in the BDN story about the ...

Hampden detox center is making it easier for opioid, alcohol users to check in and withdraw

A drug and alcohol detoxification center that open...

For the good of Maine, the Land and Water Conservation Fund must be fully funded

If ever there was a perfect opportunity for bipartisan accomplishment, this is it. Read More

Monday, Dec. 9, 2019: Pay for rescue, impeachment sham, looking for an impartial impeachment jury

Why we must remember the ‘date which will live in infamy’

Impeachment is a flop for Democrats. So is their presidential field.

Recollections of my time in Mister Rogers’ neighborhood

Kids’ well-being is first priority at Bangor High School

For the good of Maine, the Land and Water Conservation Fund must be fully funded

Monday, Dec. 9, 2019: Pay for rescue, impeachment sham, looking for an impartial impeachment jury

Trump, Sanders seek to reform ‘liberal world order’

World leaders have long mocked each other. With Trump, they mean it.

2-time defending champ Old Town-Orono still the team to beat in B North hockey

There are a number of teams ready to challenge two-time defending champ Old Town-Orono for the Class B North hockey championship. Read More

Massachusetts posts comfortable Hockey East victory over UMaine men

Tatum, Brown carry Celtics past Nuggets 108-95

Hermon girls cruise past Foxcroft in basketball season opener

Hampden boys basketball team holds off stubborn Skowhegan

UMaine men visits Central Connecticut in clash of offense-challenged basketball teams

Harvard women cruise to easy win over UMaine

2-time defending champ Old Town-Orono still the team to beat in B North hockey

Massachusetts posts comfortable Hockey East victory over UMaine men

Tatum, Brown carry Celtics past Nuggets 108-95

‘What is your favorite type of cookie?’

The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 5.    … Read More

Anonymous artist behind handcrafted afghan revealed

Your gift to Santa’s Helper Fund will help our neighbors in Greater Bangor

UMPI hosting Mi’kmaq art exhibition

Women of the World luncheon Dec. 9

The Maine Multicultural Center to presents ‘The Immigrant Experience with Jack Cashman’

Harvard University at University of Maine

Caribou High School at Orono High School

University of Maine at University of Massachusetts

University of Vermont at University of Maine

Why you should head north to the St. John Valley

A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More

3 hikes to embrace the quiet of Maine’s off-season

The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown s...

How to make a DIY advent calendar

This simple holiday craft will go with your decor ...

1-minute hike: Day Mountain in Acadia National Park

Take a trip inside a Bangor plow truck

Black Friday Shopping

Maine medical examiner reacts to review

Maine’s lawmakers will focus on health care and broadband in 2020. Things already look testy.

Maine AG clears chief medical examiner after complaint from lawmaker

Maine may vote on the CMP corridor in 2020. It’s already affecting another key race.

Dozens of customers ask Maine to banish CMP

After 15 years of task forces, more unconvicted people remain in Maine jails

With few other takers, a nonprofit is buying up distressed housing in Lewiston

Maine is poised to end secret settlements in workplace discrimination cases

Maine institute gets grant to boost access to local seafood

What questions do you have about how the BDN newsroom works?

Another cut in cod fishing not enough for environmentalists

Maine to issue applications for first marijuana stores

I tried some recipes for snow ice cream. Here’s how it went.

This classic cookie is a nutty addition to your holiday baking

When you have farm critters, you have good reason to be paranoid

Our country is out of touch with our food system. Can we shift the tide here in Maine?

Cumberland County Jail begins distributing Narcan to inmates re-entering society

Hair Matters

Hampden detox center is making it easier for opioid, alcohol users to check in and withdraw

Officials report Maine’s 1st flu-related death of season

Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade

This photo ran in the paper 11 years ago. One fisherman wishes it hadn’t.

Lots of nasty comments on furbearer rules

Maine’s most unusual ice fishing derby has begun

Robert Indiana’s estate has grown to $100M — the largest in the county’s history

‘This Wonderful Life’ delivers best of the classic Christmas film in one-man show

Bangor Mall is becoming an unlikely theater hotspot

You’ll get a kick out of these holiday shows coming to eastern Maine this year

From pumpkin rolls to pumpkin pies, Bangor hospital strives to make Thanksgiving meal special

Pompeii Pizza’s new restaurant has opened in downtown Bangor

Transform those turkey leftovers into cheesy quesadillas

Get ready for Thanksgiving with these trivia questions

Cannabis Storage: Simple Tips to Keep Your Medicine Fresh

Flaming Bananas – a Foot out the Door

Concentrates 101: What You Need to Know

Roast Beef Tonight! Cooked Right!

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