Maine sues NOAA over canceled $9M grant for flood-damaged road

The state alleges the federal government pulled funding for political reasons, putting a vital road and marshland restoration at risk. COLUMBIA, Maine — The State of Maine is taking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to...

Maine unemployment little changed in May on dampened hospitality hiring

Maine’s unemployment rate was little changed at 3.4% in May as a rainy month dampened seasonal hiring in hospitality and industries that benefit from tourism. The rate compares to 3.5% in April and 2.9% in May 2024, according to the latest monthly...

Locals outraged over developer's shocking act at popular hiking trail: 'We don't know why or for what purpose'

For generations, Burnt Jacket Mountain was a quiet sanctuary in the Maine woods. It was a place where locals hiked after work, kids scrambled up trails with their dogs, and tourists stumbled upon postcard views of Moosehead Lake. Then, one day...

After ICE detained her husband 2,000 miles away, Maine woman traveled to Texas, determined to bring him home

Laura Anderson married her detained fiancé at a Texas facility as she fights to keep him in the U.S. following his arrest by Border Patrol in Maine. KARNES CITY, Texas — A Maine woman has traveled across the country to Texas after her husband, a...

Maine’s Perfect Summer Day: Bar Harbor or Old Orchard Beach?

If you had perfect summer weather conditions and could hit the beach, which one would you go to? We are beyond blessed to live in the state of Maine, well for most of the year anyway, but that having been said, summers here are the envy of many...

The Craziest Things You Might Find While Hiking the Maine Woods

The woods in Maine hide all sorts of interesting and weird treasures that you might come across when taking a hike. Maine's Forests Can be Magical Places People will leave all sorts of interesting things in the woods, maybe because they don't care...

Janet Mills' vetoes, Laurel Libby's voice — how Maine lawmakers wrapped up the session

In a final burst of activity, state lawmakers closed out the 2025 legislative session this week by passing dozens of additional bills, dealing with everything from guns and reproductive health to affordable housing. They also ended an unusually...

A visa pause threatens Maine schools that depend on international students

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff In a typical spring, high school students from around the world — China, Vietnam, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Italy and many other countries — would be scheduling interview appointments for the visas...

Exploring the peaks of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont

In my younger years in school, I always loved geography. Living in New Hampshire, there was so much to be excited about. However, it’s a big world out there with varying degrees of typography, majestic mountains, vast oceans, rivers, and lakes to...

How to stay safe when hiking in Maine

CATE MCCUSKER HAS THE TIPS AND TRICKS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN HEADING OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER... IT'S MORE THAN JUST LACING UP YOUR HIKING BOOTS AND HITTING THE TRAIL...SO WE TALKED WITH SOME EXPERTS ABOUT HOW TO SAFELY EXPLORE MAINE'S GREAT OUTDOORS....

Nude Awakening: What Happens If You Strip Down on a Maine Beach?

The answer may surprise you! Now that the Summer of 2025 is here, our thoughts turn to the beach on a hot & beautiful day, and here in the State of Maine, we have some of the best in the United States, but the question is, can you enjoy it in the...

Yelp Crowns This Seasonal Spot as Maine's No. 1 Ice Cream Place

Summer really is the perfect time for ice cream. This amazing treat is a surefire way to keep cool when the sun is blazing down, and thankfully, Maine has a ton of great places to get a scoop or two. Yelp's ranking of the top 100 ice cream places...

Maine State Police Receive Memorial Bench Honoring Fallen K-9

A new memorial bench honoring a fallen police K-9 now sits outside the Maine State Police barracks in Gray. The bench honoring the memory of K-9 Preacher was donated to state police by the Trooper Black Foundation, a nonprofit organization that...

Beach House Cottage Retreat To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Amenities Center

Beach House Cottage Retreat by Zeman, a full service 55+ RV resort located in Largo, FL, announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new amenities center on Monday, June 30th at 3 p.m. LARGO, Fla., June 26, 2025...

Simoes takes part in Maine Underclassmen All-Star Showcase

Colton Simoes of the Northern Maine Moose and Greater Houlton Christian Academy took part in the Maine Underclassmen All-Start Showcase in Kennebunk on June 26. (Courtesy photo) KENNEBUNK, Maine — Colton Simoes, a lacrosse player from Greater...

Spike in jellyfish sightings prompt safety alerts at some Maine beaches

Jellyfish warnings have been issued by several southern Maine communities along the coast so safety may be top of mind when headed to the beach. Ogunquit's fire chief says about six people have been stung in the past week alone. The town says...

At Maine Roller Derby, everyone has a place. And a derby name.

Inside Maine Roller Derby, everyone has a place — and a roller derby name. There's Thugs Bunny. T-Wrecks. Shreddy Bear. Chickadee Wallop. And Bruise Lee, not to be confused with Bruise Willis, who's on the mic providing commentary to spectators...

ICE detained her husband 2,000 miles away — Maine woman traveled to South Texas, determined to bring him home

Laura Anderson married her detained fiancé at the Karnes County facility as she fights to keep him in the U.S. following his arrest by Border Patrol in Maine. KARNES CITY, Texas — A Maine woman has traveled across the country to Texas after her...

Maine Beach Debuts Dog Library Just in Time for Summer

We all love our puppies and if your dog could write a Google review, this spot would definitely be getting 5 stars or paws! Just in time for our beautiful summer season here in Maine, Stockton Springs has opened the ultimate goodest boy hangout...

Watch video of huge jellyfish wash ashore on Maine beach