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After winning a Grammy with Beyoncé, Auburn native earns another with Bad Bunny

by Christopher Wheelock December 1, 2025December 2, 2025

Colin Leonard took home a Latin Grammy for master engineering the Puerto Rican superstar’s Album of the Year.

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6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band

by Aimsel Ponti December 1, 2025November 28, 2025

Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.

Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine

Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column

by Leslie Bridgers December 1, 2025November 30, 2025

With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested

by Jake Freudberg November 30, 2025November 28, 2025

Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For

November 26, 2025December 8, 2025

Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]

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For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition

by Megan Gray November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.

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These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list

by Megan Gray November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.

Arts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine

Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column

by Leslie Bridgers November 26, 2025January 29, 2026

Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.