Bangor's Shelby Howell named Miss Maine USA

Why a millionaire tax makes sense for Maine

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 Maura Pillsbury is a tax policy analyst at the Maine Center for Economic …

Reject anti-trans bills to allow all Maine children to be confident and free

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 Sloan Phillips is a student at Bates College. This column is adapted from …

Maine’s moose permit application deadline is looming

The deadline for applying for one of the state’s annual moose permits through its lottery system is almost here. The application deadline is at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. The only way to enter is electronically on the Maine Department of Inland …

Western Maine town debates restrictive noise ordinance

GREENWOOD (WGME) – A proposed noise ordinance aims to make a quiet, western Maine town even quieter. The controversial ordinance would be so restrictive, almost anyone or anything in Greenwood could violate it. People who live in the western mountains of …

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife changes hiring policy after funding cut

PORTLAND (WGME) – President Donald Trump is coming for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s money. The Trump administration says Maine's efforts to have diversity in their hiring practices is "discriminatory" and has to …

Maine lawmakers tout legislation to fight state's child care crisis

AUGUSTA (WGME) – Some lawmakers say they're taking action to fight the child care crisis in Maine. Monday was a "Day Without Child Care," a nationwide event where parents, providers and families shut their doors, called out sick or closed …

Heads of Maine retail and food trade groups launch association-management firm

The heads of the Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association have launched a company that leverages their association management expertise for the broader industry. Curtis Picard, Christine Cummings and Amy Downing …

The One Place in Maine Where You’re Almost Guaranteed to See a Moose

One of the great things about living in Maine or visiting the state is the opportunity to see some beautiful wildlife. In fact, one of the most majestic animals you'll find in Maine is the moose. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries …

First Transgender Miss Maine USA Contestant Reveals How She and Jordon Hudson Bonded Over Shared Media Scrutiny (...

NEED TO KNOW The 2025 Miss Maine USA pageant stirred up massive amounts of media attention because of two noteworthy contestants: Jordon Hudson and Isabelle St. Cyr Hudson, 24, came into the spotlight with her public relationship with Bill Belichick, 73. …