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
Musavi Honored with UMaine's Distinguished Maine Professor Award
Senior associate dean and engineering professor recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.
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.
Politics
3 Penobscot County Officials Run Unopposed Amid $7M Budget Crisis
Incumbents for commissioner, sheriff, and treasurer will continue in their roles with no challengers in the upcoming primary election.
Lincoln's New Town Manager Declines Job Days Before Start
Town officials scramble to find replacement as they plan for major battery project at former mill site.
Assistant U.S. District Attorney to Become District Court Judge in Bangor
Andrew Lizotte set to take on new role after public hearing next month
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
