Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Co-Founder 'Sonny' Colburn Dies at 93
Colburn helped launch the iconic annual event in 1967 alongside Lew 'Spook' Gilman.
Gardiner and Yarmouth to Face Off in Maine Class B Boys Basketball State Championship
DEA Raids Down East Maine Pharmacies Owned by Disciplined Pharmacist
Entertainment
Country Star Jelly Roll Announces Summer Concert in Bangor
The chart-topping artist will perform at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on June 20, 2026.

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.
Lifestyle
Bangor Documentary Explores City's Struggle with Homelessness
Filmmaker Rogan O'Donnell's 'InhuMAINE' shines a light on the growing crisis in his hometown.

Maine's 2025 moose harvest report highlights key trends
The state's moose herd data shows success rates, age distribution, and management impacts.
Longtime Bangor Bookstore Saved by New Owners
Pro Libris bookstore avoids closure after new owners step in to take over the 46-year-old shop.
Weather
Bangor, Maine Sees Continued Snow Through Evening
Hourly weather forecast shows wintry conditions persisting in the area.

Bangor Buses to Stop Early Monday Due to Winter Storm
Blizzard conditions expected as heavy snow and strong winds hit Maine
Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow, Gusty Winds Across Maine
Blizzard conditions expected with potential for whiteout visibility and downed tree branches
Sports
Machias High School Sends Both Girls and Boys Basketball Teams to Regional Finals for First Time in 30 Years
The Machias Bulldogs will compete for the North regional championship on Saturday after the boys team won their semifinal game.

2026 Girls High School Basketball North All-Tourney Teams Announced
MVP and standout players from the Class B and D tournaments revealed
Northern Maine Girls Basketball Stars Earn Tournament MVP Honors
Four standout players from the region lead their teams to regional championships and earn the prestigious Owen Osborne Award.
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.