Sports
Penobscot Valley girls win back-to-back Maine state championships
The Howlers defeat Mt. Abram 42-35 in the Class D state title game
Maine Governor Celebrates High School Basketball Tournament
Janet Mills and Republican candidate Owen McCarthy both praise the passion and community spirit of the state's premier high school sports event.
Injured Player Scores Unexpected Basket Thanks to Opponents' Generosity
Caribou High School senior forward Liv Adams gets chance to score on tournament floor despite season-ending injury.
Weather
Bangor Breaks 50-Year Temperature Record During Spring Heat Wave
The daily high temperature in Bangor on Tuesday reached 70 degrees, surpassing a record set in 1977.
Bangor Airport Plane Crash Findings Revealed
NTSB cites weather and deicing issues as major factors in deadly incident
Dust Cloud Causes Crash on Bangor Interstate
Tractor-trailer kicked up blinding dust, leading to a multi-car pileup on I-95.
Lifestyle
Bar Harbor Families Reminded of Kindergarten Registration Deadline
Conners Emerson School sets April 1 cutoff for 2026-2027 school year
Bangor Landlords Voice Concerns Over Rental Registry
Local landlords meet with city officials to discuss issues with new housing programs.
UMaine to End Spanish Master's, Suspend Medical Lab Degree
Cuts follow elimination of 10 other programs across University of Maine System
Business
Bangor Daily News Wins Best Website at New England Newspaper Competition
The BDN took home multiple awards, including for its digital presence and investigative reporting.
Haley Ward Promotes Two New Vice Presidents
Engineering manager Steven Sullivan and IT manager Robert Bickmore elevated to leadership roles at employee-owned firm.
Bangor Amphitheater Unaffected by Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
Owner says venue will continue operations despite federal lawsuit resolution
Health
Bangor-area Students Gather at Husson for Mental Health Summit
Northern Light hosts annual event to connect youth with mental health resources.
US Measles Cases Surpass 1,100 in Early 2026
CDC data shows measles cases are 6 times higher than typical for an entire year
Red Cross to end mobile blood drives in northern Maine
Nonprofit cites logistical challenges and rising costs as reasons for discontinuing mobile operations
