Embattled Madawaska town manager resigns and forfeits public hearing

BDN’s Callie Ferguson takes home top New England journalism award

Ferguson was named AP Sevellon Brown NE Journalist of the Year for her coverage of ICE raids and arrests in Maine.

Severe turbulence injures at least 8 aboard Avianca flight, forcing emergency landing in Miami

At least eight people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Miami early Friday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that one person was rushed to a trauma center with severe injuries while seven others were taken to area hospitals in ambulances after the plane landed shortly […]

Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if Gulf of Mexico refineries lose power

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast but could still nudge fuel prices higher if it triggers power outages that shut down refineries for processing crude, according to industry experts. An extended shutdown of refineries would put a crimp in fuel supplies that already have taken a […]

Wabanaki Alliance to host Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration

AUGUSTA — The Wabanaki Alliance will host an Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 12 in Capitol Park at 33 Union St. in Augusta.  The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and will be led by Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance. The event will feature drumming, dancing and screenings of the […]

The best way to see Maine’s foliage, lakes and landmarks isn’t what you might think

Scenic flights are worth the money.