That bad smell in Hampden is nothing to worry about, town says

IRS to reopen Bangor tax assistance office for 3 days

The Bangor center was open in 2025 but closed ahead of the major spring filing deadline this year.

Brewer track stars among latest inductees into school’s Sports Hall of Fame

Two teams, two athletes and a man who pioneered track technology are among the Class of 2026.

Nkeng receives doctorate in medical science from Shenandoah University

WINCHESTER, Virginia — Yannick Nkeng of Bangor was among the 1,180 graduates who earned degrees and/or certificates from Shenandoah University during the 2025-26 academic year. Nkeng earned a doctorate in medical science. Shenandoah’s 2026 University Commencement took place May 9 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center.

The founders’ forgotten ideal

"Go to any corner of our state and you will find Mainers dedicating themselves to the public good, in small ways and large ones."

Children found in 'deplorable' Ohio home were part of same family

HAMDEN, Ohio (AP) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside a small, delapidated rural Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday. Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in the home. Some were in dire need of medical treatment, authorities said. […]