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Aaron Stymiest captured the northern lights on Jan. 19, 2026, as they danced across the sky in Corinth, Maine. The time-lapse video includes some celestial objects traveling across the night sky, far above Maine's aurora borealis show. 🎥: Courtesy of Aaron Stymiest Have video or photos of the aurora borealis you want to share? Email them to web@bangordailynews.com | The Bangor Daily News

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This video from Wednesday night shows federal immigration agents arresting a Cumberland County corrections recruit in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland. Sheriff Kevin Joyce did not name him at a Thursday news conference but condemned the agents’ tactics as “bush league.” Read more at bangordailynews.com Credit: Courtesy of Emily Lambdin | The Bangor Daily News

Anglers challenged themselves last weekend at one of the many ice fishing derbies that are held throughout the state during the winter fishing season. In the video, a small pike, a chub and four pickerel were reeled in. Read our derby and fishing coverage at bangordailynews.com/outdoors. 🎥:Courtesy of Olivia and Cole Hill, Pine State Pursuit | The Bangor Daily News

In her final address as a term-limited governor, Janet Mills focused on affordability, proposing relief checks to qualifying Mainers to assist with increases in the cost of living. Video via Maine State of the State Livestream | The Bangor Daily News