South Portland school board names new superintendent
Rain, some mountain snow, and gusty winds on tap for Maine Friday into SaturdayModerate-to-heavy rainfall Friday night will lead to beneficial rain for the a...
May 30, 2026Open source
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The Portland Press Herald
Whether you're going to be 50 miles off the coast, swimming at the beach, or camping along the Saco River, the National Weather Service has a warning for you.
May 30, 2026Open source
Flooding underway along the Saco River as rain continues to fall
A flood warning was issued for the Saco River in Conway, New Hampshire and Fryeburg, Maine, on Friday. Minor flooding was already being reported early Friday.
May 16, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Saco's iconic store recently closed after 100 years. Here's what people bought to memorialize the store's long history.
May 9, 2026Open source
US Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on new jetty to protect Camp Ellis
When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Camp Ellis jetty in the 1800s, they didn't expect the erosion of the shoreline decades later.
May 8, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Lindsay Levesque from Thornton Academy in Saco received the scholarship after participating in the #MakeMercyReal challenge.
May 4, 2026Open source
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York voters to decide whether to renovate cliff walk damaged by flooding
The York Cliff Walk is one of Maine’s oldest trails, used by Native Americans centuries before Maine became a state.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Isabelle Oss, Madeleine Kaptein and Krissy Waite join the nonprofit news organization this month.
May 8, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
The future of the family shelter in Sanford had been uncertain after the nonprofit that previously ran it closed last year.
May 5, 2026Open source
The best & craziest outfits from the 2026 Met Gala: Sabrina, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé & more
Happy first Monday in May!Tonight, Hollywood's A-listers are all in New York for the 2026 Met Gala. This year's theme is "Costume Art."
May 5, 2026Open source
Crash on I-95 in York blocks left lane northbound
The Maine Turnpike Authority sent out an alert about the crash at 7:52 a.m.
May 4, 2026Open source
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical' but 'stable' condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized, according to a statement posted on Sunday. Giuliani is in critical but stable condition.
May 4, 2026Open source
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in ‘critical’ condition in hospital, reports say
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized, according to multiple reports
May 4, 2026Open source
Salty's 5K & 10K Double Nubble returns to York
This year the money raised will benefit the York Education Foundation
May 3, 2026Open source
Roundup: Vermont takes close second at Tri-States
SANFORD, Maine — Some of Vermont’s best women’s golfers competed in the annual Tri-State Matches this week at Sanford Country Club.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Man arrested after dragging Limington landowner with ATV, officials say
The arrest comes nearly a week after the Maine Warden Service sought the public's help in identifying the suspect.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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‘Democrats want to win’: Platner’s support reflects a changing party in the Trump era
Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A renewed focus on accountability, structure, community and expectations has turned a struggling school into one of Maine's educational success stories.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Several in-state athletes have a good chance at earning All-New England honors, but a Maine champion would be an upset.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Withdrawing from a Maine school administrative district is a 22-step process that can take up to two years to complete.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
The organization will be at all 6 Governor's Restaurants from 7-10 a.m. in an effort to promote literacy in Maine.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Insurance companies propose double digit increases for Maine marketplace plans in 2027
The insurers say the increases are due in part to the high cost of care, some of which is driven by technological advances and specialty medications.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Maine Community College System President David Daigler will step down next year
Maine Community College System President David Daigler announced this week that he plans to step down at the end of next academic year.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Graham Platner gets more primary votes than any other Democratic Senate candidate in Maine history
The combat veteran and oyster farmer has also received more primary votes than all of the Republican gubernatorial candidates combined despite the best prima...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Democrats are seeking to keep their majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, though Republicans will push hard to flip the House.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services said it has made several changes to how state-issued credit cards are used after a former deputy ward...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Maine candidates fish, fret and spin results during a ranked-choice voting lull
After a primary night without closure, several candidates aiming to replace Gov. Janet Mills are playing the waiting game.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Do Maine results signal a Trumpish turn among Democratic voters? Three analysts weigh in
Is Graham Platner a Hershel Walker-like miscalculation among Democrats, or a Donald Trump-like fighter right for the moment?
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Exclusive / Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner
An expanding map and his recent stumbles are nudging some in the party to look beyond Maine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trump Humiliated as MS NOW Guest Bursts Out Laughing at His Trash Talk
A Democratic strategist wasn’t threatened by the president’s tough talk against a controversial Maine candidate.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why the Scandal-Ridden Democrat With a Nazi Tattoo Won Maine’s Senate Primary
According to the Stony Brook sociology professor who wrote the book unpacking why wokeness is a dead end.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Region: Maine
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‘Democrats want to win’: Platner’s support reflects a changing party in the Trump era
Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A renewed focus on accountability, structure, community and expectations has turned a struggling school into one of Maine's educational success stories.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Several in-state athletes have a good chance at earning All-New England honors, but a Maine champion would be an upset.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Withdrawing from a Maine school administrative district is a 22-step process that can take up to two years to complete.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
The organization will be at all 6 Governor's Restaurants from 7-10 a.m. in an effort to promote literacy in Maine.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Insurance companies propose double digit increases for Maine marketplace plans in 2027
The insurers say the increases are due in part to the high cost of care, some of which is driven by technological advances and specialty medications.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Maine Community College System President David Daigler will step down next year
Maine Community College System President David Daigler announced this week that he plans to step down at the end of next academic year.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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