Sports
Maine Riders, Horses, and Skiers Brave the Cold in Growing Extreme Winter Sport
Skijoring competitions are gaining popularity in Maine, with events held in Bangor, Topsham, and Skowhegan.
Brunswick Dragons Face Off Against Mt. Blue Cougars
Both teams look to bounce back from recent losses in this Maine high school basketball matchup.
Bangor Christian girls basketball tops Penobscot Valley for third time this season
Allen sisters lead Patriots to 41-33 win over defending state champions
Health
Free community workshop on aging parents coming to Bangor
FYZICAL Therapy and Cornerstone Caregiving to host informative session on spotting risks and improving home safety for older adults.
Group Races to Buy Blue Hill Adult Day Care Center Before Liens Force Liquidation
Donors have raised $282,000 of the $750,000 needed to purchase the Friendship Cottage building and keep the last adult day care center in Hancock County open.
Houlton Hospital Closure Leaves Families Without Maternity Care
The closure of Houlton Regional Hospital's maternity unit has left many families in northern Maine without access to obstetric services, raising concerns for maternal health.
Lifestyle
Downtown Bangor's Only Candy Store Opens
Oh, Grow Up! offers a wide selection of gummy, sour, and chocolate candies in a pick-your-own format.
Beloved Bangor Bookstore Owner Eric Furry Dies at 76
Furry opened Pro Libris Bookshop in 1980 and was remembered for his love of books and customers
Bangor Implements 3-Night Downtown Parking Ban
Vehicles may be ticketed and towed, but limited parking options are available.
Crime
Bangor Woman Accused of Knife Attack Claims Self-Defense
Lawyer says client acted to protect her home from squatters after serving jail time
Bangor Woman Charged for Larkin Street Stabbing
Sammantha Jones, 36, faces aggravated assault and criminal threatening charges after a weekend incident.
Police Find Missing Hampden Man's Van
Search continues for 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy, who has been missing since early January.
Weather
Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Bangor Garage
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze in a detached two-story structure.
Bangor Airport to Reopen After Fatal Crash
The runway has been closed since a deadly private jet crash on Sunday.
Bangor Plane Crash Wreckage Still Buried Under Snow as Investigation Continues
NTSB investigators arrive on scene to probe fatal business jet crash that killed all 6 on board
