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- "It became my personal mission to find one. And, surprisingly, it wasn’t that hard." www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/o...
- Kailie Brackett had been convicted of murder in the death of Kimberly Neptune, who had been stabbed and cut nearly 500 times. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/d...
- “He is a warrior, all right. We have a lot of warriors in our locker room and he’s definitely one of them.” www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/s...
- Benjamin Lancaster's blood later tested positive for THC, methamphetamine, methadone and anti-anxiety medication. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/c...
- The multiyear sidewalk reconstruction project is already more than $1 million over budget to date. (via The Times Record) www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/m...
- A medical examiner found that Bridgett Toulan died of “acute intoxication,” according to the lawsuit. (via Portland Press Herald) www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- During a search of the home, police found a dead dog. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/b...
- “It is a vision centered on quality of life, economic resilience, and year-round recreation.” www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/a...
- Presque Isle is done waiting to be noticed. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/a...
- There may be no class in the North region tougher to predict confidently than Class D. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/s...
- Bangor Christian went 18-0 during the regular season, including three victories over reigning Class C champ Penobscot Valley. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/s...
- When the high school basketball tournament starts next week, the smallest schools in northern Maine will vie for the newly created Class S regional title. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/s...
- Whoever wins the primary will be heavily favored in the district, which is the most conservative Maine Senate district by party registration. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/05/p...
- The move would save the district an estimated $450,000, and more if building can be leased out, according to the superintendent. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/m...
- The moratorium would mark a substantial shift in policy in a community that has embraced the legalization of the marijuana.
- The amended version focuses on stricter county compliance with required audits and possible assistance from the Office of the State Auditor. via @themainemonitor.org
- Investigators believe an electrical issue with an outlet sparked the blaze. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/y...
- The Catamounts’ victory was just the fourth home loss in 33 games for the Black Bears vs. an America East opponent over the last three-plus seasons.
- A second man was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- Republicans accused of the governor of trying to buy votes for her U.S. Senate campaign. (via Maine Public) www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- She said the Constitution viewed state-run elections as a safeguard against tyranny. (via Maine Public) www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- Lynx are known to be elusive and fewer than 1,000 are believed to live in Maine. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/o...
- "Shed hunting in Maine was once a quiet pursuit. It was something done in solitude or shared quietly between a few people who understood the woods and respected its rhythms." bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/o...
- Once again, Cooper Flagg showed why he’s earned three consecutive Rookie of the Month awards. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/s...
- Crews twice tried to fight their way inside the home, but were forced back as flames spread through the attic, consuming what was left of the home. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- "While both play important roles in care, the difference in training between ophthalmologists and optometrists is vast." www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/o...
- The winner will serve a three-year term. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/a...
- Austin Gardner, 19, was free on nine sets of bail conditions at the time of the alleged attempted burglary. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/y...
- "My perspective might not change minds. I hope only to inspire people to seek the truth." www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/o...
- Asta Blauenfeldt is the second leading scorer for the Black Bears. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/s...
- The defense secretary plans to give a speech about President Donald Trump's plans for a new class of warships. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/p...
- Police have asked the public to steer clear of the Kennebec Road property to avoid hampering the search for Doug Dunphy. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/b...
- "We’d encourage a longer look at the possibility of using the money to help those Mainers most hurt by rising health, housing and child care costs." www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/o...
- Protecting land at the headwaters from development also will help preserve the working waterfront downstream, according to the land trust's conservation director. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/h...
- Firefighters have no showers or bunks, and their station floods during heavy rains or when the sewer backs up. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/m...
- The home’s many historic features include eight fireplaces, interior shutters, wide-planked flooring, a bell system for servants, and hand-hewn timbers and arched brickwork. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/b...
- The ruling comes nearly a year and a half after Lavano’s brief but turbulent time in downtown Bangor. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/04/b...
- The government funding bill ends the partial federal shutdown and includes an outsized sum for Maine projects.
- The town’s government is now peppered with vacancies because of what the outgoing town administrator called “a sustained pattern of governance interference, micromanagement, and inappropriate involvement by members of the Select Board.
- The demand came a day after Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce blasted immigration agents for arresting one of his guards.
- The ad buy is large and early for a state-level campaign in Maine and underscores Garrett Mason’s connections to national donors.
- More than two dozen crashes have occurred at the intersection in the last decade, according to data from the state.
- The owner of the Bangor Mall must pay the city more than $1.1 million, a judge ruled Tuesday, even as the building continues to deteriorate. The ruling comes days after the city condemned the portion of the mall that once held a Sears. Read the story: www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/03/b...
- Outdoors contributor Christi Elliott highlights her recent smelting trips to D’s Camps, Worthing’s and Leighton’s along the Kennebec River and its tributaries.
- William B. Blaisdell IV still technically holds the judge position, but he is suspended from working either as a judge or a lawyer.
- The Celtics have made their first trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
- Police were called to the area of French Street just after 4 p.m. Monday for a report of an erratic mail van.
- The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government for the budget year ending Sept. 30.
- Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans. via @pressherald.com
- Frank Del Duca was chosen alongside speedskater Erin Jackson to lead Team USA at Friday’s opening ceremony in Milan.
