Once slated for demolition, historic Maine church is being preserved for generations
The church is now used for weddings, poetry readings, music jam sessions, art shows, holiday celebrations, a summer art camp, and more.
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Maine gubernatorial candidates trade barbs on first day of general campaign
Carlisle man dies after fall at Ricketts Glen State Park waterfallA 75-year-old man from Carlisle died after falling at Ricketts Glen State Park, according t...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Ro Khanna Tries to Backpedal After Threat of Lawsuit From Elon Musk
AP Photo/Reed Saxon, FILE It would seem that Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) has ambitions for higher office because he certainly has been going all in tryin...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Public Safety
A Maine man was involved in a head-on collision after his vehicle crossed the median of Interstate 293 in Hooksett Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Maine EMS chief faces long recovery after fatal mill explosion
Searsmont EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins remains hospitalized with severe burns from the Robbins Lumber explosion that killed two firefighters
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Maine advocates criticize federal memo on institutionalizing people with disabilities
Disability rights advocates are denouncing a memo issued by the U.S. Department of Justice last week that gives states more authority to place people with di...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
As federal support evaporates, Maine says it's refocusing on achievable climate goals
The state's climate council is considering ways to progress on goals without federal support.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A lifelong resident shares her favorites in her town on the edge of Maine's largest lake.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew's summer residency is underway at Live at Madrid's.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Maine man allegedly seen driving Corvette 150 mph before fatal crash
The man "was located a significant distance from the crashed vehicle," police said.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Man threatens bar patrons with gun, dies in crash after speeding off at 150 mph in red Corvette
Police say a 40-year-old Maine man threatened patrons at a local bar, fled the scene in a red Corvette at speeds of 150 mph before ultimately being killed af...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Purity Tests and Political Action — Another Look at the Platner Debate
I wanted to share a few thoughts with you about this email from a TPM Reader from Maine which I posted last week. It crystallized a few thoughts I had about...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Endorsed Comment From 'RevolutionaryCommie' Calling America a 'Disgraceful Country': 'I'm an...
In the wake of the U.S. strike that took out longtime Iranian terror chief Qassem Soleimani, a Reddit user posting under the handle "RevolutionaryCommie" den...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Specialty crop relief fund could help Maine's wild blueberry farmers
Farmers that reported their losses to the USDA can apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program until Aug. 7.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Fairs are scheduled this summer in Acton, Hiram, Monmouth, Topsham, Skowhegan, Union and Waterford, among others.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for G...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Maine town eyes fixing dam that holds back tides of mercury
Orland is investigating ways to fix up a dam to hold back water even during extreme high tides while also improving an attached fishway.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Maine’s ranked-choice count faces debates over speed and communication
Staffers with multiple campaigns said public trust would improve if the result was delivered faster or with clearer communication.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America
Bill Maher says Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is the logical outcome of a representative democracy. He's wrong. America deserves better.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Ro Khanna Tries to Backpedal After Threat of Lawsuit From Elon Musk
AP Photo/Reed Saxon, FILE It would seem that Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) has ambitions for higher office because he certainly has been going all in tryin...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Public Safety
A Maine man was involved in a head-on collision after his vehicle crossed the median of Interstate 293 in Hooksett Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Maine EMS chief faces long recovery after fatal mill explosion
Searsmont EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins remains hospitalized with severe burns from the Robbins Lumber explosion that killed two firefighters
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Maine advocates criticize federal memo on institutionalizing people with disabilities
Disability rights advocates are denouncing a memo issued by the U.S. Department of Justice last week that gives states more authority to place people with di...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
As federal support evaporates, Maine says it's refocusing on achievable climate goals
The state's climate council is considering ways to progress on goals without federal support.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A lifelong resident shares her favorites in her town on the edge of Maine's largest lake.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Gina & The Red Eye Flight Crew's summer residency is underway at Live at Madrid's.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Maine man allegedly seen driving Corvette 150 mph before fatal crash
The man "was located a significant distance from the crashed vehicle," police said.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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