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Orange Maine Coon Gives Birth to a Perfect Pumpkin Patch
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (407+ words) I love fall. I don’t even care if it’s basic, and to be honest, I hate when people say “basic” like it’s a bad thing! Pumpkins are awesome. Pumpkin spice is delicious. And there are so many different pumpkins to…...
‘Near impossible’ to prosecute license plate reader company accused of violating Maine law, DA says
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (516+ words) The Bangor Daily News was the first to report this story. What you’re reading here would likely not be made public without the efforts of professional journalists asking questions, interviewing sources and obtaining documents. It would be nearly impossible to…...
10 Cozy Maine Bookstores That Make Rainy Autumn Afternoons Better
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (1795+ words) Rainy afternoons in Maine have a way of making a bookstore feel even more inviting. Once the clouds roll in and the streets turn wet, spending an hour among shelves of books suddenly sounds like a pretty good plan. A…...
Rare birds turned up on this wild Maine boat trip across the Canadian border
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (695+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...
This Maine father-son team builds pipe organs around the world
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (1138+ words) GORHAM, Maine — You don’t have to travel back in time to find a pipe organ builder. If you live in Gorham, you might wait in line next to one at the grocery store. In a busy shop next to the…...
University of Maine preparing for staff and faculty layoffs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (376+ words) The University of Maine is bracing for staff and faculty layoffs as it tries to close a projected $19 million budget gap, senior leaders said Thursday. Options to limit staff and faculty layoffs will be "pursued aggressively" as the university prepares…...
The Tailgate: Maine
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (62+ words) BC has started 2-1 in just one of the last four seasons, but each of the last 19 seasons dating back to 1999 that started with at least two wins in the first... September 18, 2026 | Football, #ForBoston Files A 2-1 start would give BC a…...
Bridge preservation project expected to delay traffic between two Maine communities
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (139+ words) The Maine Department of Transportation has closed the Donald V. Carter Memorial Bridge to eastbound traffic as crews begin a bridge preservation project expected to continue through Oct. 31. According to MaineDOT, the bridge, which connects Waterville and Winslow and sits over…...
Best Places to Live in Maine, Ranked
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (164+ words) There’s more to enjoy in Maine than lobster rolls. The Pine Tree State is a four-season delight and the first state to see daylight. Here are the 3 Maine cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from highest to…...
Maine’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents in 2027
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (264+ words) Maine’s minimum wage workers will earn a little more next year. The state’s minimum wage is set to increase to $15.70 per hour, from $15.10, starting Jan. 1, 2027. For a full-time worker, that will amount to an additional $24 per week, or $1,248 per year,…...