Federal court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

CANUSA competition returns with hoops tournament

Aroostook County revives international competition with the CANUSA Showcase basketball tournament, fostering sportsmanship and relations between northern Maine youth and Canadian Maritime provinces this July.

Manager threatens to sue county if her termination isn’t rescinded

Washington County commissioners face a legal firestorm after firing County Manager Renée Gray without cause, prompting threats of a lawsuit over whistleblower retaliation and alleged violations of public meeting laws.

Signal chats, frantic calls shape Maine’s scramble to replace Graham Platner

Maine Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner following his withdrawal. Candidates race to recruit delegates for a frantic July 25 nominating convention to face Republican Senator Susan Collins.

ICE agents ordered to end ‘non-urgent’ vehicle stops

ICE suspends most vehicle stops following the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Duran Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, sparking calls for a federal investigation into the agency's tactics and transparency.

What are your experiences with Maine’s education system?

The Bangor Daily News is launching an in-depth investigation into Maine's public education system and invites community members to share their experiences to help drive positive change.