Lion’s mane jellyfish swam Gulf of Maine: What beachgoers need to know

Lion’s mane jellyfish made it into the national news this week. It seems there have been sightings of these huge animals throughout the Gulf of Maine.  Many have been stranded on Hampton Beach and local Maine beaches. I saw a couple this week myself while …

3 men on the run after armed Maine ATM robbery

Three men are on the run after an armed ATM robbery in South Portland on Monday morning. The victim was working on a Bank of America ATM off Philbrook Avenue about 10 a.m. when three men punched and threatened to shoot him if he didn’t open the machine, …

'Maine twist' at Henry's Bagel and Deli opening in Kittery

Best of Maine: Maine Atlas

What, or who, best represents Maine? Mount Katahdin? Stephen King? The LL Bean boot? Lobster? Something else? Whatever your answer, the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission wants to hear from you. The commission is asking for nominations for the Maine Atlas …

Legislative roadblocks are driving up Maine’s energy costs

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Scott Strom of Waterville is a former state representative. Maine is facing a …

Here are places where you can fish for striped bass in Maine

This story was originally published in July 2019. On the coast, or far up the rivers that pour into the sea, Mainers have plenty of options when it comes to fishing for migratory striped bass. And come July, when some of the best spring fishing for trout …

Maine CDC recommends limiting fish consumption from 4 new bodies of water due to PFAS contamination

The Maine Center for Disease Control is recommending that people limit consuming fish from four new bodies of water due to PFAS contamination. The new advisories apply to game fish caught in Lovejoy Pond in Albion, the Sebasticook River in Burnham and …

Maine public health funding still in limbo after federal grant cuts

PORTLAND (WGME) -- From vaccinations to ensuring access to clean air and water, safeguarding public health is expensive. The Trump administration has canceled tens of millions of dollars for programs like that in the state, but exactly who lost money has …

Cousins Maine Lobster surpasses $1B systemwide sales

Photo: Cousins June 30, 2025 Cousins Maine Lobster, a national food truck and fast-casual dining concept, has surpassed $1 billion in systemwide sales since its founding in 2012. The company, which gained national recognition after an appearance on the TV …

Maine lawmakers recall RCV expansion from Gov. Mills’ desk

On June 25, 2025, both chambers of the Maine Legislature agreed by voice vote to recall LD 1666 from Gov. Janet Mills (D) desk and carry the bill over to the next special or regular legislative session. The bill would have expanded the state’s use of …