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Maine approves deer hunt for MDI town after nearly century-long ban
34+ min ago (316+ 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,…...
Locals Say These 9 Maine Towns Are Being Secretly Bought By Investors
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1754+ words) A porch light glowing on an empty house can tell quite a story. In several Maine towns, more homes are being used as vacation properties and short-term rentals, changing the feel of neighborhoods that once stayed busy year-round. Rising housing…...
Bangor is a finalist for new refueling squadron
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (164+ words) The U.S. Air Force has named Bangor as one of four finalists for a new air refueling squadron. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, a Republican, and Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, learned about that Tuesday from Michael Saunders, the Air…...
9 Maine October Day Trips That Feel Like A Real Getaway Without Costing Much
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1870+ words) October in Maine has a way of making even a simple drive feel like a getaway. The air turns crisp, summer crowds thin out, and the roads wind past hills covered in red, orange, and gold. You do not need…...
Heating oil price anxiety hits NH and Maine. Here's outlook and resources
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (974+ words) DOVER — Residents of Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine and around the nation are fretting about home heating oil prices with the cold weather months approaching. Prices have skyrocketed, largely driven up by the impact of the United States' war with…...
Controversial Bangor councilor running for reelection wants the city to have a mayor
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (1010+ words) The Bangor Daily News is profiling all 12 Bangor City Council candidates ahead of the election this fall. Read more coverage of Bangor’s local election here. Of the nine sitting Bangor city councilors, perhaps no one has drawn more attention than…...
Maine school administrators worry paid family medical leave will make it hard to staff classrooms
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (124+ words) Some Maine school administrators have said the state’s Paid Family Medical Leave, or PFML requirement is making it difficult to staff classrooms. At a Tuesday public hearing on the program, Lewiston School District Human Resources Director Suzanna Gallant said schools…...
Maine DOT transports extremely oversized load from Jay to South Portland
16+ hour, 55+ min ago (171+ words) JAY (WGME) -- An extremely oversized load will be traveling from Jay to South Portland over two nights, causing some significant delays and road closures. The Maine DOT says it will be moving very slowly, and the trip will take at…...
Maine voters 50+ have the power to shape our future
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (291+ words) COURTESY OF AARP MAINE Every election matters, but the 2026 elections may be especially important for older Mainers and their families. Across our state, people age 50 and older are caring for loved ones, managing household budgets, planning for retirement and working…...
Maine football embarks on October conference homestand
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (155+ words) ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Maine football’s losing streak reached four games with Saturday’s 43-17 loss to Elon to bring the Black Bears’ CAA record to 1-1. Maine’s got three-straight conference home games... ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Maine football’s losing streak reached four games with…...