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Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bangor News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Bangor and Eastern Maine. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, outdoor recreation, and community events across Penobscot County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Maine's most important regional hubs, Bangor News Today keeps…
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Maine's Most Stunning Waterfalls | Bangor News
Maine’s waterfalls are nature’s own masterpieces—think 90-foot plunges, hidden cascades, and sun-dappled swimming holes. Moxie Falls offers an easy mile hike…
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Last Iron Lung User Passes at 78 | Bangor News
Martha Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung, passed away at 78 after a life defying odds — diagnosed with polio at age five and told she…
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Houlton Fair: Tradition, Rides, and Demolition | Bangor News
The Houlton Agricultural Fair is back for a weekend of tradition, thrills, and community—running through Sunday with roots stretching back to 1847. This…
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Maine Dems Navigate Delegate Chaos | Bangor News
The Maine Democratic Party is scrambling to pick a new candidate after Graham Platner stepped down amid allegations, with a July 25th convention in Bangor…
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Meta Appeals Teen Mental Health Verdict | Bangor News
Meta’s big legal battle just got bigger — the company is officially appealing a landmark $6 million verdict from a LA jury that blamed its platforms for…
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Endangered Species Act Under Fire | Bangor News
The Trump administration just rolled out a sweeping rewrite of the Endangered Species Act, slashing protections by redefining “harm” to exclude habitat…
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Haaland and the New Athlete Persona | Bangor News
Erling Haaland’s genius on the pitch meets his playful, selfie-loving persona off it, turning him into a pop culture sensation. Fans adore his Shrek filters…
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Bangor Approves Senior Housing Amid Delays | Bangor News
Bangor’s planning board just approved 41 new senior apartments in the Broadway Heights project — part of Penquis’ larger plan to build 80 affordable units near…
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Loons in Maine: Counting Success | Bangor News
Loons are in the spotlight as Pushaw Lake hits a 20-year low — but don’t panic, Maine’s statewide loon population is thriving, with over 3,000 birds and nearly…
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Invasive Beetle Threat in Bangor | Bangor News
A new invasive beetle has turned up in a Bangor neighborhood, sparking concern as officials scramble to assess its spread and impact on local trees. Residents…
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Lobster Rolls in Maine Hold Steady | Bangor News
Lobster rolls in Maine are staying steady at $36 on average this summer—just 60 cents up from last year. Across 11 spots from Brunswick to Lubec, prices vary…
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Presque Isle’s New Pet Sitter | Bangor News
A new pet care revolution is hitting Presque Isle with Katie Nickerson’s Pet Sitter, bringing calm, in-home care for furry friends. With a decade of experience…
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Democratic Socialist Challenges in Wisconsin | Bangor News
Francesca Hong, a former dishwasher turned democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin, is betting that voters tired of the status quo are ready for…
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Maine Senate Race in Chaos | Bangor News
Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine just imploded after explosive allegations forced him to step down—triggering a chaotic scramble for a replacement as…
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Jewish Voters Feel Politically Unseen | Bangor News
Jewish adults are feeling politically abandoned as neither party seems to represent their needs amid rising antisemitism, with 63% calling prejudice a major…
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El Nino’s Global Heat Surge | Bangor News
El Nino is brewing into a monster — NOAA says it’s likely to be one of the strongest on record, with an 81% chance of hitting “very strong” by fall. Formed…
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Reading the Declaration Across America | Bangor News
Across the nation, communities united to read the Declaration of Independence aloud in a powerful, nationwide tribute called “Sharing the Spirit of America,”…
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Shah Enters Senate Race as Democrats Rush to Replace Platner | Bangor News
Nirav Shah just jumped into the Maine Senate race, declaring he’ll be the fighter the state needs after establishment politicians failed it. With Graham…
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Camp DeForest Expands with Adventure Center | Bangor News
Camp DeForest is leveling up with a brand-new Adventure Center in Northport — a converted boatshop packed with rock climbing, ping-pong, karaoke, and even a…
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Man Seriously Injured in Trescott Crash | Bangor News
Man Seriously Injured in Trescott Crash | Bangor News
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Spotting Piebald Deer in the Wild | Bangor News
Spotting a piebald deer—those rare, white-patched woodland wonders—is like finding a hidden gem in the wild. Genetic quirks create their striking coats, making…
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Maine Misses Senior League Regional | Bangor News
Maine’s absence from this year’s Senior League East Regional Baseball Tournament in Bangor is a surprise after last year’s local team made it to the finals…
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Massachusetts Drug Trafficker Arrested in Maine | Bangor News
A 31-year-old man from Dorchester, Massachusetts, is facing serious charges after authorities in Maine seized nearly six ounces of cocaine hidden in his car’s…
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The Henhouse: Maine’s Creative Legacy | Bangor News
Once a humble chicken coop in Blue Hill, Maine, the Henhouse became a legendary creative hub in the 70s—home to studios, animation, and community radio…
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Maine’s Hidden Earthquake History | Bangor News
Maine just felt a tremor—small, but enough to stir up chatter about seismic activity in the Pine Tree State. Since 1997, over 170 quakes have rattled the…
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Tragedy, Scams, and Hope in Maine | Bangor News
Tragedy struck on the Kennebec River as a man in Skowhegan lost his life in a boat-related incident — thoughts with all affected. Meanwhile, Maine’s consumer…
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Maine Tragedy, Politics, and Hope | Bangor News
A man drowned in the Kennebec River after a boat mishap near Skowhegan, a sobering reminder of water’s dangers. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s explosive…
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Northern Maine Power Outage Resolved | Bangor News
Northern Maine Power Outage Resolved | Bangor News
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Presque Isle Farm Shed Fire | Bangor News
A massive machine shed in Presque Isle went up in flames Wednesday night, completely destroyed in a fire that forced firefighters to call in volunteers…
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Tragedy on the Kennebec and Bass Harbor Fire | Bangor News
A tragic drowning in Skowhegan and a fiery lobster boat in Bass Harbor have shaken coastal communities, sparking urgent safety concerns and heartfelt…
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Kennebec River Tragedy Under Investigation | Bangor News
A tragic drowning on the Kennebec River claims a life amid rough waters, sparking an ongoing investigation and stirring community grief as questions arise…
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Graham Platner’s Senate Race in Crisis | Bangor News
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, is in deep trouble after a 2021 rape allegation resurfaces, forcing his campaign to scramble for a…
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Maine Hockey’s New Era Begins | Bangor News
The University of Maine men’s hockey team is reloading for the new season with 15 fresh faces, including veteran defenseman Dru Krebs and elite prospects like…
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Another Death in Immigration Enforcement | Bangor News
Another immigrant dies during a high-stakes immigration enforcement raid — this time, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national on his way to work, was…
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Screwworms Back in U.S. Pets at Risk | Bangor News
The New World screwworm is making a terrifying comeback, threatening pets and livestock alike — and it’s spreading north from Panama. This flesh-eating…
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Trump Admin Targets Election Rules | Bangor News
The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to overhaul election systems, threatening federal funding cuts and criminal charges for election…
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Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Surges | Bangor News
Michigan’s facing its largest cyclospora outbreak ever, with nearly 1,000 cases — mostly causing watery diarrhea — and no deaths reported. The parasite, which…
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Stanley Swallow Charged After Alleged Rifle Incident | Bangor News
A 43-year-old man named Stanley Swallow is facing multiple serious charges after allegedly firing a rifle at a woman during a heated argument at his Sanford…
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Trump Flies Old Air Force One | Bangor News
Trump ditched Qatar’s flashy new Air Force One jet for a vintage baby blue plane after the NATO summit—just as tensions with Iran spiked. He claimed it was…
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Maine Senate Race Shaken by Allegations | Bangor News
Maine’s Democratic Senate race just exploded after nominee Graham Platner faced explosive sexual assault allegations, forcing a scramble for a new candidate to…
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Platner’s Senate Race in Crisis | Bangor News
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, is under fire after an ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in 2021 — a claim he denies, but one that…
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Maine Dems Replace Platner in Senate Race | Bangor News
Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner after explosive accusations of sexual assault surfaced — forcing a historic…
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Freshman Powerhouse Joins Coastal Carolina | Bangor News
Troy Carpenter, the America East’s top home run hitter with 16 bombs and All-Rookie honors, is transferring from Maine to Coastal Carolina—a NCAA Tournament…
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Patrick Dempsey Declines Senate Run | Bangor News
Patrick Dempsey, aka McDreamy, sparked political buzz after being floated as a potential Senate candidate in Maine—thanks to his fame from Grey’s Anatomy and…
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Building Hope for At-Risk Kids in Maine | Bangor News
In Winterport, Maine, a bold nonprofit is building a campus designed to transform the lives of at-risk kids—offering education, counseling, and stability under…
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Task Force Shooting in Memphis | Bangor News
Another deadly incident involving a federal task force in Memphis: DEA agents executed a drug warrant at a hotel Wednesday morning, forced entry when the…
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Court, Kids, and Crashes in Maine | Bangor News
A Democratic senator’s bold call to expand the Supreme Court sparks national debate, while in Winterport, a nonprofit pushes forward with a vital campus for…
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Senator Calls for Court Expansion | Bangor News
A Democratic senator is igniting a national firestorm by accusing Republicans of hijacking two Supreme Court seats in 2016 and 2020, now demanding the court be…
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Shooting of Undocumented Man Sparks Outcry | Bangor News
An ICE officer in Houston fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 35-year U.S. resident with no criminal record, during a high-stakes encounter that’s now…
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Carroll Set to Receive $5M Verdict | Bangor News
E. Jean Carroll is finally set to receive her $5 million judgment after a federal judge approved the payout — plus accrued interest — following the Supreme…
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Tuesday Night TV Lineup Breakdown | Bangor News
Tonight’s TV lineup delivers nonstop entertainment: Fox Bangor kicks off with Family Feud at 7 PM, followed by Masterchef and the 10 PM news. Over on WVII…
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Tragedy, Recovery, and Hope in Maine | Bangor News
Tragedy hits Skowhegan as a man dies in a river boat incident, while Hancock police investigate a fatal motorcycle crash — a sobering summer reminder of life’s…
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Maine Market Owner Freed After ICE Arrest | Bangor News
Dhavalkumar Patel, owner of Maine’s only market, Wallace’s Market, was released from ICE custody after a community outcry, with over 200 petition signatures in…
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Bishnoi Charged in Global Crime Sweep | Bangor News
A 33-year-old Indian crime boss, Lawrence Bishnoi, faces charges in the deadly 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada — a killing…
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Platner Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations | Bangor News
Another former girlfriend of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has come forward with explosive allegations, claiming he repeatedly removed condoms…
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Man Sues Presque Isle Over Church Taser Incident | Bangor News
A Houlton man is suing Presque Isle and police officers over an alleged brutal crackdown inside a church — pepper spray and a taser deployed on an unarmed man…
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Building Hope for At-Risk Youth in Maine | Bangor News
A nonprofit in Winterport, Maine, is building a dedicated campus to give at-risk kids the support, resources, and safe haven they need to thrive—turning a bold…
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ICE Shooting in Houston Sparks Probe | Bangor News
In Houston, a deadly ICE operation turned tragic when an agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national without legal status, after he…
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DNA, Rifle, and Political Motive in Kirk Case | Bangor News
The trial of the man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk is heating up, with prosecutors laying out damning DNA and surveillance evidence…
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Amtrak Train Hits Woman in Brunswick | Bangor News
Amtrak Train Hits Woman in Brunswick | Bangor News