The Bangor Daily News

10/05/2025

With fall foliage emerging across Down East Maine, we've got a guide to exploring the region to make the most of leaf-peeping opportunities.

10/05/2025

Discover the history of Caribou's first bookmobile and the new, free-to-take bookmobile that brings books to the community.

10/05/2025

Discover the importance of keeping secret fishing spots hidden and how to protect them.

Discover the importance of keeping secret fishing spots hidden and how to protect them. Learn about the thrill of finding a hidden gem.

10/05/2025

Hiking safety is important to think about year round, but some aspects of it become even more important in the fall and winter in Maine.

10/05/2025

UMaine improved to 2-4 overall.

10/05/2025

The crash on Route 196 was reported late Saturday, according to Topsham police.

10/05/2025

Andrea Hardison, Colleen Marzilli and John Quinn are running for two seats on the Orono Town Council. Learn about their views and vote on Nov. 4.

10/04/2025

Life after 60 is about exploring new interests and building connections. From AARP’s Senior Planet events to local living communities and practical everyday advice, our Living 60+ Fall 2025 special section has something for you.

Read more at: https://www.bangordailynews.com/living-60-fall-2025/

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10/04/2025

It's been over a week since the equinox, and cooler evenings are bringing out brilliant fall colors across Maine.

Its been nearly a week since the equinox, and cooler evenings are bringing out brilliant fall colors across Maine.

10/04/2025

"It’s easy to get so caught up in the foliage above our heads that we overlook those other contributors to spectacular fall color — the late-flowering herbaceous perennials," Outdoors contributor Claire Ackroyd writes.

"It’s easy to get so caught up in the foliage above our heads that we overlook those other contributors to spectacular fall color — the late-flowering herbaceous perennials."

10/04/2025

Big Jim, a 40-foot-tall aluminum cutout of a fisherman wearing yellow rain gear, has resided in Gouldsboro since the 1970s.

Big Jim, a 40-foot tall aluminum cutout of a fisherman wearing yellow rain gear, has resided in Gouldsboro since the 1970s.

10/04/2025

Maine to launch an electronic deer tagging pilot program, making reporting easier for hunters while providing valuable data for biologists.