Vote Sauerbrey for City Council

When I ponder the future of our Union, there are troubling signs in every corridor, institution and corner of this 250-year-old democratic experiment. Yet, I am witnessing that a new slew of candidates in Texas, Maine, Colorado and even Idaho are...

A viral TikTok is saving this Mainer from foreclosure

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff More than 250,000 people have toured the inside of Magan Reese’s home since she put it up for sale. The Exeter property went on the market on Oct. By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff More than...

Community assists Alaska artist paint Ranger Station mural

When James Havens’ mural in the barn at Ranger Station Park started out on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m., the paint was only about as high as a third grader could reach: Cacti on the ground, a painter beginning on a canvas in the bottom corner and a hat. The...

Skowhegan lawmaker raises concerns over removal of Kennebec dams

Rep. Jennifer Poirier, R-Skowhegan, says she wants to know more about the environmental and economic impacts when it comes to removing dams along the Kennebec River. SKOWHEGAN, Maine — A Skowhegan lawmaker is speaking out about a proposal to...

River Arts presents Tarlin solo show

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and Beyond,” in the River Room from Oct. 30 through Nov. 19. Tarlin’s large and expressive body of work invites the viewer to contemplate more than meets...

NGO Statement for the 14th meeting of the CTBTO Article XIV Conference

Advancing the CTBT and Reinforcing the Global Norm Against Nuclear Testing Sept. 26, 2025 Civil Society Statement to the 14th Article XIV Conference on Facilitating Entry into Force of the CTBT Since the conclusion of negotiations that led to the...

Springtide Seaweed launches premium farmed sea urchin product

Springtide Seawee, the largest fully integrated USDA organic seaweed company in the USA, has announced the launch of its new line of farmed sea urchin, or uni. The initiative offers chefs and consumers a highly consistent, premium-quality source...

Plastic bag ban effort stalls in New Hampshire on party line

Advocates for a ban on plastic bags said they chose to hold off on presenting legislation this session after they could not secure a Republican co-sponsor for what they hope will eventually be a bipartisan bill. “We just feel like it would be more...

Utah Lands In Top 5 For Safest States In The U.S.

Utah has earned a spot among the top five safest states in the nation, according to new research by WalletHub, which ranked the Beehive State fifth overall in its 2025 report on the Safest States in America. The study compared all 50 states across...

New England city named safest in the U.S., 10 others crack top 100

A New England community has been named the safest city in the country in a new report. Finance site Wallethub released its list of Safest Cities in America for 2025 and Warwick, Rhode Island, was ranked No. 1. Also cracking the top five was...

Want to know if a tick carries diseases? The UMaine tick lab can help.

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Donald E. Hoenig of Belfast is a former Maine state veterinarian....

Senate hopeful says he's 'not a secret Nazi' after admitting he got a tattoo in Croatia while 'very inebriated'

Liberal Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner had to say that he's 'not a secret Nazi' after getting a tattoo associated with the SS in Croatia while drunk with his fellow Marines. Graham Platner, 40, is challenging for the seat currently belonging...

80s shows that deserve a reboot

Nostalgia done right can herald a huge pay off for fans and networks too Rebooting a beloved series is always a risky endeavour. On one hand, studios see an opportunity to revive a recognisable property and spark a new wave of nostalgia-driven...

Millions of Americans face food or heat choice as…

With winter certainly coming but no clear path yet to ending the government shutdown, states are sending out a SOS to keep millions of Americans from freezing soon. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), representing state...

Frenchville plans special town meeting on funding requests

Frenchville officials are pictured here during the town's annual meeting on March 18. A special town meeting will be held on Nov. 6. (Chris Bouchard | The County) FRENCHVILLE, Maine – Funding for grader repairs, a new UTV, and opening a one-year...

It’s Not Sexy and It’s a Killer – the Natural Gas Pipeline Problem in NY State

Project Maple, originally called the Algonquin Incremental Market (AIM) Project – a pipeline built by Spectra Energy and now purchased by Enbridge in Canada. The Constitution Pipeline, owned by the Williams Company and now being promoted by...

Meet Graham Platner's Wife, Amy Gertner, Former Art Teacher, Now Manages His Oyster Farming Business

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and a military veteran, has been making a lot of headlines since it was announced that he will be running as a Democrat primary in the Maine U.S. Senate. People are surprised to see a common man fighting in the...

North Atlantic right whale, one of the world’s rarest, sees encouraging population growth

A pair of North Atlantic right whales interact at the surface of Cape Cod Bay on March 27, 2023, in Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File, NOAA permit # 21371) PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an...

One of world's rarest whales that makes Atlantic its home grows in population

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The North Atlantic right whale...

CNBC ranks CT as 5th-best state in terms of quality of life in 2025

Connecticut was named the fifth-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,...