In the push for a statewide school cellphone ban in Maine, local control could stand in the way

Maine’s ethos around local school district control could impede a statewide coalition of Maine parents, teachers, administrators and health professionals who want to ban cellphones in schools, from the first bell to the last. A bill introduced in the state …

Classical music will be everywhere in Maine this summer

In a concert hall. At a brewery. During a yoga class. Outside. By candlelight. At a festival. Mainers will be able to hear classical music in all kinds of venues this summer. Here are a few. PORTLAND BACH EXPERIENCE, JUNE 5-15 Emily Isaacson, founder and …

Maine’s summer dance scene includes ‘Swan Lake,’ South Indian classical and feminist choreography

In recent weeks, the federal government has canceled grants to hundreds of arts organizations, and President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts. In Maine, those awards have helped pay for artist residencies and world- …

Jordon Hudson eager to get Miss Maine USA crown despite unfavourable result

Jordon Hudson will likely compete in the next Miss Maine USA again. A source revealed to People Magazine that despite falling short of the crown at this year's Miss Maine USA pageant, the former cheerleader, 24, is determined to try again. " …

A vanishing way of life at one of Maine’s last livestock auctions

Homestead BDN’s Homestead section is a celebration of rural life. Our writers cover small farms, animals, DIY solutions and fascinating Maine people who find unique ways to live simply. Read more Homestead stories here.  The cattle entered the ring in …

Letter: Maine fortunate to have Susan Collins

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com I have had the privilege of knowing Sen. Susan Collins for decades, and I can say without hesitation that Maine is incredibly …

This whimsical, turreted Maine island home was built for a pastor

Housing This section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. A unique, turreted home for sale on a Maine island has a storybook …

We can’t let the largest landfill in Maine grow again

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 Eddie Nachamie is a student at the University of Maine studying ecology and …

Homelessness in Maine increases, but funding for shelters remains stagnant

York County's only emergency shelter closed last week, and now another shelter in Aroostook County is at risk. AUGUSTA, Maine — Organizers from Homeless Voices for Justice held a silent demonstration Wednesday outside the State House to raise awareness …

How possible funding cuts to Maine's pubilc schools might impact one rural district