UMaine’s Spanish point guard looking forward to season after impactful freshman campaign

See how your community voted in Maine's 2026 elections

The BDN is continuing to gather results Wednesday morning, but you can search to see how your community voted in the election.

A 13-year-old Maine girl is missing

Skylar Rowe may be traveling to Memphis in the company of her mother, Kasey Rowe, or a man named Michael Rias, according to police.

Woman seriously hurt in Damariscotta hit-and-run while riding bike

The 65-year-old woman who was riding a bicycle early Wednesday in Damariscotta was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case

NEW YORK (AP) — A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday. Jacqueline Kelly, a Cornell alumna […]

Former chief deputy closes in on Hancock sheriff victory as challenger concedes

Corey Bagley is poised to be Hancock County’s next sheriff after rival Dakota Dupuis conceded Wednesday morning.