House approves D.C. statehood as Senate fight looms

Republicans oppose the idea given that the new state would be overwhelmingly Democratic.

Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high

The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.

New jobless claims fall in Maine; U.S. claims hit a pandemic low

Although unemployment applications are declining in Maine, they remain higher than weekly totals from late summer 2020.

Women’s Quarterly – 04-22-2021

ND Paper launches recycled pulping operation in Old Town

The company says it will produce 200 metric tons of unbleached pulp daily and support 20 new jobs.

Augusta library to host Maine women authors talk

Laurie Chandler and Claire Ackroyd will participate in a Q&A hosted by Lithgow Public Library.

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Modern Fabric’ and ‘One Last Lie’

Beautifully illustrated look at the world of textile art, and a new Mike Bowditch mystery from Paul Doiron

Children’s Book author Jeanine Deas to hold book-signing event

' “Twinkle, Twinkle, Where You Are" is about love and longing,' says Deas

Sandy Duross, Biddeford: ‘Garden of friend’ a place of sun and breeze where time slows

Douglas Rooks: A simple way to fix Maine’s budget problem

With one move, the Legislature can finally put the ghost of the 1991 shutdown behind it.