Erik Owens

A new memorial bench honoring a fallen police K-9 now sits outside the Maine State Police barracks in Gray. The bench honoring the memory of K-9 Preacher was donated to state police by the Trooper Black Foundation.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a proclamation Wednesday, declaring June 25, 2025 as "Cooper Flagg Day." Mills issued the proclamation on the same day as the NBA Draft, which is expected to begin with Flagg being selected No. 1 overall.

Newport, Maine native Cooper Flagg was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brookyn, New York on Wednesday night.

Mainers will gather at a number of watch parties in the state to celebrate Cooper Flagg as he is drafted into the NBA on Wednesday night. The Newport, Maine native is expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks.

Newport, Maine, native Cooper Flagg is expected to be selected with the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, and as the No. 1 overall selection, Flagg can sign the most lucrative rookie contract in the league.

Forecasters are predicting highs in the upper 90s in Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday, which would set a new record for June 24 in The Queen City. According to the National Weather Service, a high of 97 is expected on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of Maine, including Bangor. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.

Bangor's annual Summer Sidewalk Art Festival will return on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with over 100 Maine-based artists and vendors. The Downtown Bangor Partnership says the festival will also include live music and plenty of food and drink options.

When it comes to wildfires, California is the first state that comes to mind for many people. That's because California, which is known for its dry conditions, consistently leads the country in the number of fires and acres burned. Here in Maine, the environment is more humid, and the risk of wildfires isn't as great as California's, but Maine still sees hundreds of them each year.

If you are looking for a place to grab a drink with a friend, Maine has plenty of options. If you are looking for a rooftop bar or restaurant, Maine has you covered. Here are five rooftop bars and restaurants located in Maine.