Watch the University of Maine at Farmington commencement ceremonies

The University of Maine at Farmington is holding its 2025 commencement ceremony at Dearborn Gym on the UMF campus on Saturday. Two separate ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The commencement speaker is Dr. Nirav Dinesh Shah, former principal …

Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Assault in Maine

A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Assault in Mount Vernon. Attempted Murder Charges James Oakes also faces charges for Reckless Conduct with a dangerous weapon. Pointed Rifle Oakes was charged with …

15 states support Maine Rep. Laurel Libby’s appeal to Supreme Court to stop censure - clipped version

15 states support Maine Rep. Laurel Libby’s appeal to Supreme Court to stop censure

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Maine Rep. Laurel Libby is receiving support from 15 states in her legal battle to end the censure that is preventing her from voting and speaking on the floor of the Maine House of Representatives, according to our media partner, …

The real driver of Maine’s rising electricity rates | Letter

The recent article on Maine’s rising electricity rates (“Maine’s electricity prices grew at third fastest rate in U.S., analysis shows,” April 27) gives an incomplete picture of the real causes and solutions. Rates have risen in Maine, but they are still …

Let’s align fisheries policies to protect Maine lobster harvesters | Opinion

As the owner of Atwood Lobster, LLC in South Thomaston, I read with interest the recent release from Rep. Jared Golden’s office, “Golden praises President Trump’s fishing executive order, urges action on unfair Canadian trade and regulation.” As a long- …

Rochester Jr. Americans up 2-1 after another win over Maine Nordiques

The Rochester Jr. Americans have the upper hand in the series against the Maine Nordiques, after winning 7-2 on Friday, May 08, 2025. Rochester leads the series 2-1 and only needs one more win to clinch. The team took the lead early in the first period, …

Boy wins girls HS track events in Maine; parents are both college professors

What are the chances? That thing that “never happens” happened yet again last week: A biological male competing against females won first place in two track events. It happened in (surprise!) Maine, which so far has held firm against President Trump’s …

4 houses with pools for sale in Maine as summer approaches

Housing This section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. Maine’s real estate market is emerging from the winter chill, so we …

Trump budget cuts target national design program that helped rural Maine towns

VAN BUREN, Maine — Budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration would cancel funding for a program that has created national connections and funding opportunities for rural towns in Maine and throughout the country. The 30-year-old Citizens’ Institute …