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Lewiston hospital can’t abandon trauma status, state says

by Hannah Kaufman December 10, 2025December 13, 2025

Central Maine Medical Center would have to remain a trauma center as a condition of a California health system’s acquisition.

Health, Maine, News

Maine is down another trauma center. What does that mean?

by Hannah Kaufman December 10, 2025December 13, 2025

There were 3 trauma centers in Maine before a Lewiston hospital decided not to recertify in December.

Maine, News

Federal grant changes could strip housing support from dozens in central Maine

by Ethan Horton December 10, 2025December 9, 2025

About 70 people in Kennebec and Somerset counties benefit from Permanent Supportive Housing Program vouchers, which fund shelter and supportive services for people with disabilities.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth

by Megan Gray December 10, 2025December 12, 2025

The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Hearts of Pine re-sign Walter Varela, add a defender

by Steve Craig December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Varela scored the first goal in franchise history, while Zion Scarlett comes to Portland from the MLS Next Pro ranks.

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family

by Staff Report December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?

by Rachel Ohm December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.