IRS to reopen Bangor tax assistance office for 3 days

How an alien shellfish with a strange taste found a home in midcoast Maine

These oysters that "taste like a penny" have been a prized food in Europe for centuries.

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.

Weather service declares extreme heat watch for eastern Maine

The heat will likely peak Thursday but linger into Friday.

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."