1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (536+ words) by Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News A Down East man convicted of a triple murder who claimed on the stand that the shootings were accidental and an act of self-defense is now arguing his attorney was not effective. A jury…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (715+ words) by Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News About 20 people now live in a homeless encampment along the railroad tracks near Penobscot Plaza on Washington Street in Bangor, according to city estimates, down from more than 40 in late November. (Linda Coan O'Kresik…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (532+ words) by Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Bangor's "Barnacle" parking enforcement device is pictured on Monday in Pickering Square Parking Garage. (Annie Rupertus / BDN) BANGOR, Maine (BDN) -- Bangor's new "Barnacle" parking enforcement device has been used a dozen times and helped…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (108+ words) Maine scored a legal victory over the Trump administration. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey and a coalition of 20 states sued the administration after President Donald Trump unilaterally canceled ... Maine scored a legal victory over the Trump administration. Maine Attorney General…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (105+ words) The Maine Department of Transportation says the new Frank J. Wood Bridge between Brunswick and Topsham is officially open to traffic. BRUNSWICK (WGME) " The Maine Department of Transportation says the new Frank J. Wood Bridge between Brunswick and Topsham is officially open…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (288+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Several Subway restaurants in Maine, owned by MTF Subs, were abruptly closed after the state revoked their business registration certificates Wednesday. Maine Revenue Service officials confirmed the closures, citing noncompliance with sales and tax laws under Title 36 Part…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (334+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) - A Maine lawmaker is hoping to answer the call to help workers in outdoor industries. A state senator plans to submit a bill in Augusta which would seek to address a lack of mental health resources. Democrat…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (661+ words) Maine's first significant snowstorm of the season is on the way for Tuesday. by Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News BANGOR (BDN) -- Five new HIV cases have been detected in Cumberland County among people who inject drugs, according to a Wednesday…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (396+ words) by Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Progress on the clean up of the area behind the Hope House known as Tent City in Bangor. Trees are also being cut down, chipped and hauled away. (Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN) BANGOR, Maine…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (615+ words) What began as a quiet creative hobby nearly a decade ago has become one of Portland's most joyful small-business success stories. The Messy Cookie, now a brick-and-mortar bakery at Morrill's Corner, is entering the holiday season with the same spirit…...