3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (382+ words) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I)-Vermont, joins the stage with U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner and Gubernatorial Candidate Troy Jackson during 'Fight Oligarchy' rally in Orono Sunday. (WVII/WFVX) ORONO -- U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I)-Vermont, brought his national Fighting Oligarchy tour to Maine on…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (315+ words) BANGOR — Gov. Janet Mills spent Friday in Bangor meeting with local business owners and community leaders as she ramps up her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Mills announced in October that she plans to challenge longtime incumbent Sen. Susan Collins,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (176+ words) AUGUSTA — Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham said the Maine Department of Labor is unfairly applying labor laws against him and targeting him politically. Faulkingham, a lobsterman from Winter Harbor, said the issue stems from an incident two summers…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) BANGOR -- Over 3,000 protests were held across the country on Saturday, March 28, for what is being called a No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. That includes the city of Bangor. Thousands lined the streets from the Paul Bunyan statue to…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (240+ words) BANGOR -- St. Patrick's day brought celebrations statewide, but one pub in particular, opened their doors at 6 a.m. sharp. Paddy Murphy's in downtown Bangor has a tradition where they welcome customers bright and early to enjoy live music, specialty menu items, and…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (221+ words) BANGOR -- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the January 25 airplane crash at the Bangor International Airport that killed six people. It says the Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet was deiced for 3 minutes, concluding at 7:30 p.m. While…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (402+ words) AUGUSTA — Beginning Saturday, Maine’s red flag law will allow both family members and law enforcement to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from someone deemed a danger to themselves or others The red flag law will act in conjunction…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (388+ words) BANGOR -- Senator Susan Collins toured the Bangor Historical Society on Monday to review progress on a major reconstruction project that she helped secure federal funding for. The Bangor Historical Society is nearing the completion of a restoration effort that aims…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (173+ words) STATEWIDE -- On Sunday, December 28, state and local officials began preparing for the overnight storm. The National Weather Service has placed most of Maine under a Winter Storm Warning or Advisory. With these conditions, power companies are preparing, with a keen…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (705+ words) MARCH & APRIL -- As 2025 comes to a close, we're taking a look back at the events and stories that had an impact on our state this year. Following the months of January and February, we now turn to the months of…...