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.
Sports
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
The two teams knocked off No. 1 seeds to reach the title game in Bangor on Friday night.
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.
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
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.
Crime
DEA Raids Down East Maine Pharmacies Owned by Disciplined Pharmacist
Federal agents seized controlled substance records from two pharmacies in Eastport and Machias amid allegations of improper dispensing and record-keeping.
No Bloody Fingerprints Found on Evidence in Bangor Homicide Case
Expert testimony reveals lack of forensic evidence tying accused killer to crime scene
Bangor Man Accused of Killing Best Friend Found Near Body
Gary Brinson, 71, is on trial for allegedly killing Lee Ruona, 64, in December 2024.
