1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1743+ words) A good country market can turn a quick grocery stop into the kind of place you remember long after the bags are unpacked. In Maine, small shops like these still offer local products, changing seasonal finds, and the kind of…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (839+ 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,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (675+ words) Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year, continuing an upward trend in enrollment driven by online learners. Officials said the preliminary head count, which happens before…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1705+ words) Oh, September in Maine, you absolute charmer. While summer starts winding down, the Pine Tree State hits its stride with crisp mornings, early hints of fall color, and a calendar bursting with things to do. Picture cool sunrises that melt…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1703+ words) Maine’s old mill towns were built around noise, movement, and long workdays, but many faced an uncertain future when major industries began shrinking. Paper machines slowed, textile jobs disappeared, and familiar downtown routines changed with them. For years, it seemed…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (943+ words) This story was originally published in April 2019. A form of wilderness therapy developed in Japan, Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” has caught on in the United States in recent years as more people are turning to the outdoors to bolster their…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1800+ words) Maine’s forests are packed with towering pines, quiet trails, and plenty of tiny hitchhikers waiting in the tall grass. Ticks show up in almost every county, and knowing where they hang out helps you plan smarter adventures. I put together…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (555+ words) If you look to the sky above Presque Isle this weekend, you might spot a giant frog or a T. rex or perhaps the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. It’s not a hallucination. It’s the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival. Maine’s largest…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (981+ words) A 30-unit permanent supportive housing facility for homeless residents is moving forward after Bangor City Council approved a property tax reimbursement Monday that will help the project overcome a funding gap. Under the approved tax increment financing district, or TIF…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (105+ words) Check out a gallery of photos from Friday night's concert featuring Joe Bonamassa and Gov't Mule at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. Joe Bonamassa brought his 2026 Summer Tour to the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Saturday night, sharing…...