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Maine has a big job ahead to fill holes left by Big Beautiful Bill

Vote to close Swanville elementary school fails

Bangor will preemptively comply with state law limiting ICE cooperation

‘The fighting feels like we’re going to finish it – once and for all’

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued for much of UK

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for much of the UK.

Man jailed for plotting to murder former wife more than 40 years ago

A man found guilty of plotting to murder his then wife more than 40 years ago has been jailed for...

Emergency ban on puberty blockers ruled lawful

An emergency ban on puberty blockers introduced by the Conservative government was lawful, the High Court has ruled.

Pollution cleanup

Industrial pollution cleanup.

House Dem super PAC adds $24M to fall TV ad buys

House Democrats’ largest super PAC is adding to its already massive fall ad campaign, including targeting three new Republican incumbents...

Meteor shower to light up UK skies tonight – how to watch the show

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower will burst over our heads on Monday night, with clear skies making the show visible...

Israel’s threats to Hezbollah after Golan Heights strike have only hardened supporters’ attitudes

Hundreds of ardent Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut late Sunday afternoon amid promises of revenge attacks from a range of...

Just Stop Oil activists block departure gates at Gatwick airport

Just Stop Oil protesters have used suitcases with lock-on devices to block departure gates at Gatwick airport.

She didn’t want to have children. Turns out she was far from alone.

A new study illuminates how fewer people plan to have kids. Why? They just don't want to.

Introducing the Democracy Project, the BDN’s look at Maine’s civic health