“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said Wednesday the advisory applies to portions of...

Hampton Beach multicolored lobsters return to sea with tags

In my last article, I mentioned that I was going to tag our multicolored lobsters at the Hampton Beach Oceanarium and return them to the Gulf of Maine. Thanks to Josh Carloni at New Hampshire Fish and Game, two orange lobsters, a calico, and our...

Scientists issue warning as powerful force causes enormous land mass to change location: 'We see movement'

"The area has actually become larger." by Alyssa OchsOctober 24, 2025 The entire island of Greenland has shifted northwest by approximately two centimeters per year for the past 20 years. This alarming, climate-driven movement is changing the size...

Anticipating the New Jersey fall striper run

Last Sunday morning I put a few calls out to tackle shops in New Jersey inquiring if any striper blitzes were rupturing the surf yet. I wanted some first-hand beta to sway our decision to make the 3-hour drive to Sandy Hook Beach. Giglio’s in Sea...

Child-Free Cruises Perfect For Your Retirement Celebration

Cruising can be a great way to travel. Visit various locations and learn about the world while your luggage stays in one place. But how do you pick the right cruise? Larger ships, such as big ocean cruises, can take you to multiple countries in a...

Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Gavin Cote, Emory University (Goizueta)

“Proud Mainer and Emmy-winning producer passionate about storytelling, empathetic leadership, and creative and personal growth.” Hometown: Dexter, Maine Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a lifelong ice hockey fan, having grown up in central Maine...

Anti-abortion pregnancy centers expanding into wider health services

Anti-abortion pregnancy centers across the United States are rapidly broadening their medical offerings, aiming to become an alternative source of care for women who might otherwise seek abortion services. The shift, which includes adding sexually...

Viral TikTok is saving this Mainer from foreclosure

Are you struggling to afford your rent or mortgage in Maine? If so, we want to hear about your experience. Please email reporter Kathleen O’Brien at kobrien@bangordailynews.com. More than 250,000 people have toured the inside of Magan Reese’s home...

Voters Weigh In: From Waterville to Ogunquit, Mainers Are Standing By Graham Platner

The Leavitt Theater in Ogunquit. Photo by Nathan Bernard. OGUNQUIT, Maine—By 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Leavitt Theatre, a 1920s movie house in this small village of 1,600 on the coast, was already standing room only, with many of its 600...

Daylight Saving Time is approaching — but some want to change that

There are only a few months until the end of the year — and the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is also quickly approaching. Clocks will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, which means we’ll “gain” an extra hour. Of course, just a few months...

CNBC ranks Vermont as top state in terms of quality of life in 2025 

Vermont was named the best state for quality of life in CNBC's "Top States for Business" study this year. CNBC ranks each U.S. state annually from a business standpoint. The states are given scores in 10 categories: Economy, Infrastructure,...

Montana and North Dakota Among States Least Affected by Credit Limit Reductions

According to a new study by WalletHub, Montanans and North Dakotans have come out better than most in the nation’s tightening credit environment. The report, which compared data between the second quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025,...

Seller's market is softening; number of offers is dropping

Realtor and broker Roz Caplan remembers a recent sale. “It was a house that, frankly, I wouldn’t have given a nickel for,” she said, adding, “but it sold in three days.” Caplan is the broker owner and president of Century 21 Highview Realty in...

These California cities rank as the safest in America in 2025, data shows

Miami tops the list this year. There are different approaches we all take when it comes to ensuring our safety, whether it's the way we drive on the road, preparing for natural disasters, or methods to protect sensitive personal data. But safety...

EPA Moving Forward Soon with Rulemaking to Modify and Expand the RCRA Universal Waste Rule for Lithium Batteries and Solar Panels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently indicated that it will proceed with a rulemaking first announced by the Biden administration to improve the recycling and management of wastes from the generation and storage of renewable...

Welcome to Ekisugaoka: A Spoiler Free Review of Silent Hill ƒ 

By Quinn Smalley Main character Hinako stumbles upon a small cluster of Hokura, or shrines. “Even if… you’re gone… I’ll keep my promise, no matter what.” Overturned beer bottles, drunken belligerent yelling, a meek voice trying to smooth things...

MacArthur ‘genius’ to deliver UMaine Archaeology Month Lecture

Award-winning archaeologist and MacArthur Fellow Kristina Douglass will deliver the University of Maine Hudson Museum’s Archaeology Month Lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in room 100 of the Donald P. Corbett Business Building. Douglass,...

Belfast makes plans to clean up 2 contaminated buildings

The city of Belfast has made plans to deal with two contaminated downtown buildings it owns in the coming months. The city received $2 million through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields program earlier this year to clean up the...

Infrequent heavy rainstorms fail to bring drought relief to New England

A soaking nor’easter and a couple of quick-moving rainstorms have not been enough to pull parts of New England out of a persistent drought, area officials and hydrologists say. While Boston and most of Massachusetts have made some headway in...

Photos show dramatic rescue of moose caught in shocking predicament: 'Absolutely incredible'

"Just so satisfying and heartwarming." by Jamie SpekaOctober 23, 2025 A bull moose in Maine found itself in a precarious situation when it fell into a nine-foot-deep abandoned well on private property. After a tense five-hour rescue operation,...