Kellen Tynes has fueled the Black Bears’ resurgence this season.
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Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
Maine men’s hockey prepares for postseason
The Black Bears are assured of a spot in the NCAA tournament, but their seeding is still up in the air.
Taylor Makar lifts Maine men’s hockey past Vermont
The senior transfer notches a hat trick in a 4-1 win, giving him 10 goals in his last nine games.
Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts
The Maine Republican said she is helping to form a coalition to undo Trump administration cutbacks, and will also lobby HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Sean Faircloth wins Maine House District 24 in special election
The Bangor resident secured roughly 70% of all ballots cast for the district that covers portions of Bangor, Orono, Brewer and Veazie.
Maine men’s hockey drops a spot in national ranking
The Black Bears can solidify their No. 2 spot in Hockey East by sweeping Vermont this weekend.
In northern Maine, memory of Mardi Gras traditions is fading
It wasn’t exactly New Orleans, but Catholics in the St. John Valley liked to stir up mischief before the start of Lent.
USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.
Friday’s Class B North basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the girls and boys regional finals at Bangor’s Cross Insurance Arena.