NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic awards $8.6M SIOP contract for concrete repairs to dry docks at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine

NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded P&S Construction Inc., Westford, Massachusetts, a $8,644,800 firm-fixed-price contract for concrete repairs to two dry docks at Portsmouth Naval...

Maine’s plants and wildlife shine in new book of stunning art and surprising facts

This painting by Maine artist Jada Fitch represents the month October in her new book “The Forest Revealed: An Illustrated Year,” released in September by Storey Publishing. The book features large paintings for each month of the year. The...

Where to watch Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' film in Maine

GET THIS NEW RECORD... JON, KATHLEEN-- I THINK FANS ARE JUST EAGER TO HEAR NEW MUSIC FROM HER AFTER SHE WRAPPED UP HER TOUR NEARLY A YEAR AGO... THIS TARGET IS ONE OF 500 STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE HOSTING MIDNIGHT RELEASES.... SOME FANS KNOW...

The Bush family’s next candidate is ready to launch his run for Maine governor

Insiders saw this first. This story was broken in Maine Politics Insider, the BDN’s daily premium newsletter for the most ardent political news followers. If you are a new BDN subscriber, you can sign up here. Current subscribers can contact our...

Halloween Thrills Await on Samsung TV Plus With ‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘The Grudge’ and ‘The Descent’

The spookiest season of the year is here, and nothing sets the mood for Halloween quite like a good scare. This October, Samsung TV Plus is serving up a lineup of slasher flicks, ghost stories and cult favorites — all free and ready to stream on...

Black Bear Brewing and Pub Reopens Today in Orono, Maine

After 15 months of renovations, Black Bear Brewing and Pub is officially reopening today, Friday, Oct. 3, offering Orono residents a fresh spot for dining, drinks, and socializing. According to WABI TV 5, the soft opening runs from 3 p.m. to 10...

First-ever Maine Makers Month starts with a bang

From artisanal knives forged in Vassalboro to colorful Rwandan baskets woven from sweetgrass, this week's kickoff for the first-ever Maine Makers Month showcased a wide range of products and talents. "I like to cook and eat as much as I like to...

Aalorukkam out on OTT: Here's where to watch Indrans' acclaimed movie online

Malayalam's 2018 film, Aalorukkam, has finally made its way online. The movie, which stars Indrans in the lead role, is now streaming on Manorama Max. The well-known Malayalam OTT platform now offers the film, which received accolades for its...

Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale and Bird Parts in Maine

A man pleaded guilty to trafficking whale and bird parts in violation of the Lacey Act in Maine. Multiple Charges for Importing and Selling Wildlife Items Sergey Bachkovsky was charged with importing wildlife items from Europe between June 2023...

Try the 10 Most Popular Seafood Joints in Portland, Maine

If there’s one cuisine you don’t want to skip in Portland, Maine, it’s seafood. You won’t find it fresher anywhere else. I mean, just look at the city’s location. Heck, many of the best restaurants are quite literally on the water, or right next...

Maine South Fine Arts Invites You To Explore ‘HERstory’ Through A New Lens

Maine South rehearses for “SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition” on Sept. 25, 2025. The Maine South Fine Arts Department presents their performance of “SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition” directed by Maine South theatre teacher and director Joey...

Maine Superintendent Responds After Student Caught in Bus Door

A frightening school bus incident in Raymond has parents raising safety concerns after a video showing the event spread quickly online. According to WGME 13, the video, which has been viewed more than 260,000 times on social media, shows a Raymond...

Making art helps with her Parkinson’s. Her son in Maine wants it displayed.

Maine High School Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball Scores – October 1

Here are the High School Field Hockey, Girls and Boys Soccer and Volleyball scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Wednesday, October 1st. Thanks to all the Athletic Directors and Coaches reporting scores. Field...

Murder suspect in killing of Maine man left outside Mass. hospital held without bail

A Scituate man charged with murder in connection with the death of a Maine man whose body was found outside a Massachusetts hospital in August will continue to be held without bail following a hearing on Thursday, the Plymouth County District...

Maine Pyar Kiya on OTT: Where to watch Preity Mukhundhan Malayalam film in Hindi

Maine Pyar Kiya was one of the Onam releases this year but ended up as a total washout at the box office as it clashed with Mohanlal’s feel-good movie Hridayapoorvam, superhero film Lokah and Fahadh Faasil’s Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira. Starring...

What happened when all of Maine’s gubernatorial candidates met in the same room

WATERVILLE, Maine — Nearly all of the candidates seeking to become Maine’s next governor rubbed shoulders in a Waterville hotel on Thursday morning in one of the first major events of the nascent 2026 campaign. Rather than causing sparks in a...

Sam I Am (No, I Am!)

Everyone at Bates probably has a friend named Sam, Samuel, Samantha, or Sammy—the name reigns supreme across campus. There are ten Sams in the senior class alone! Two years ago, The Student spotlighted all the Zachs in the class of 2026—and now...

The List Of States That Are The Most Interested In Country Music Is Exactly What You’d Imagine It To Be

The United States of America might not exactly be united in their interest in country music. You’ve likely heard the phrase “to each their own,” right? Everyone has the right to do what they want to and like what they want to, and in a perfect...

Short But Sweet: How to Spend Only a Few Hours in Portland, Maine

Portland is a special city, and for many reasons. Wandering the cobblestone streets, you can enjoy a deep sense of place: the nearness of Casco Bay, the working fishing wharves, the beautiful shops, buzzy restaurants, and of course, the people who...