Watch: ICE offers statement after fatal Maine shooting

Maine Blue Economy Week to spotlight Maine’s $6.8 billion ocean economy and future of marine innovation

Organizers open registration for three-day Portland event convening entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, policymakers and marine-sector leaders PORTLAND – Maine Blue Economy Week will bring more than 250 entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, policymakers and marine-sector leaders to Portland this fall to focus on growth opportunities across the state’s $6.8 billion ocean economy. The three-day event will […]

What we know a day after the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford

The Bangor Daily News is still working to fill in the gaps and verify information circulating widely online.

Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests Tuesday over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of a Maine driver. The shooting Monday during an immigration enforcement operation in the city of Biddeford marked the second time in a week that ICE used deadly force and at […]

Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate about $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family, but did not mention Gates in his announcement Tuesday. Buffett […]

Antique Truck & Tractor Show returns to Owls Head Transportation Museum

OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites visitors to experience a longtime summer tradition as the Antique Truck & Tractor Show returns Saturday and Sunday, July 18–19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a weekend dedicated to the hardworking vehicles that powered farms, businesses, construction projects and communities across America. This family-friendly event brings together an impressive collection of antique trucks, tractors, commercial vehicles, military rigs and other historic working machines for an up-close look at transportation history in action. Visitors can meet the passionate owners who preserve these vehicles, hear the stories behind them, and explore the […]