Why ‘blue wave’ didn’t hit Bangor council race

Troy Jackson reportedly wore an $89 off-the-rack suit on his first day in DC

Senator-elect Troy Jackson’s decision to wear an affordable suit to the U.S. Capitol has ignited a social media debate over whether the choice reflects genuine populism or political posturing.

Hannah Pingree chooses longtime family adviser as her chief of staff

Governor-elect Hannah Pingree appoints seasoned political strategist Jesse Connolly as her chief of staff to help manage a tight transition schedule and urgent state budget challenges.

An act of compassion which can put a strain on resources

A homeless man dropped off in Bangor by a sheriff's deputy allegedly sparked a crime spree, highlighting the ongoing strain on city resources as neighboring towns lack essential support services.

Bucksport appoints new deputy fire chief

Capt. Joseph Wardwell will be sworn in and begin at the start of 2027.

FBI says US has seized $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Thursday that it had seized more than $1.2 billion of cryptocurrency reported stolen last month from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The theft of about $6.3 billion from Binance is regarded as the biggest crypto heist in history, and the FBI has previously attributed it to a North […]