Machias Boys Basketball Wins Class D North Regional Championship
Bulldogs bounce back from semifinal struggles to defeat Madawaska Owls 61-57
Penobscot Valley girls capture second straight regional basketball title
Easton Boys Claim Regional Basketball Title
Entertainment
Anah Shrine Circus Returns to Bangor, Maine This April
The beloved circus tradition brings world-class performers and family-friendly entertainment to the Cross Insurance Center.

Ten Bucks Theatre Company Stages Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
The classic novel comes to life at the University of Maine's Cyrus Pavilion Theatre.
Penobscot Theatre Company Stages Heartwarming "Almost, Maine" in Bangor
The play, a love letter to northern Maine, is a warm and joyous production at the Bangor Opera House.
Lifestyle
Bangor Children's Museum Wins Prestigious National Award
The Maine Discovery Museum is one of 10 recipients of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Dreamer Food Truck to Open Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Bangor
Popular Bangor food truck announces grand opening date for its first restaurant location.
Bangor Man Brightens Winters with Whimsical Snowbank Art
Leslie Ricker's snow characters and forts delight families near St. John's Church
Crime
Two Workers Die After Gas Exposure at Maine Pulp Mill
Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville faces investigations after fatal hydrogen sulfide leak

2 Men Arrested in Bangor-Area Domestic Violence Cases
Incidents reported in Garland and Hermon within 5 hours on Friday and Saturday
Trial Delayed for Father and Grandmother Accused of Killing Bangor Boy
Braxtyn Smith died in 2024 after months of alleged abuse by his father, grandmother, and mother.
Weather
Bangor Water Main Break Causes Detour, Road Closure on Ohio Street
City crews working to repair damage, restore water service to affected area

Winter Storm to Impact Maine's Evening Commute
Slippery road conditions expected as snow continues through the night
Vacant Bangor House Burns in Frigid Conditions
Firefighters battle blaze in below-freezing temperatures as cause remains under investigation.
Health
Red Cross to end mobile blood drives in northern Maine
Nonprofit cites logistical challenges and rising costs as reasons for discontinuing mobile operations

Fatal Overdoses Rise in Bangor and Penobscot County
Despite $2.1M in unspent opioid funds, overdose deaths increased in the region
Bangor Church Hosts Needle Exchange, City May Follow
Partnership with harm reduction group brings syringe services to church, as city weighs launching its own program.