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What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?

by Penelope Overton July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.

Community, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Court rejects Calvary Chapel appeal in Belfast Hutchinson Center dispute

by Emily Allen July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

The church’s lawsuit against the University of Maine System will resume after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision.

Community, Maine, News

Hundreds turn out to mourn Searsmont assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury

by Keith Edwards June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

The emergency responder died from injuries sustained during the sawmill explosion more than a month ago.

Maine, News

Flags to be lowered in honor of Searsmont assistant fire chief on Wednesday

by Salomé Cloteaux June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Wayne Woodbury, 76, died from injuries sustained during the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in May.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Here’s how a Maine man ended up on trial in Ireland for murder

by Dylan Tusinski June 17, 2026June 20, 2026

Michael Kelley, an enigmatic man from Waldo County, is charged with killing the owner of a farm where he was working. As the case heads to trial, he says he’s being framed.

Softball, Varsity Maine

Gardiner edges Belfast in late innings of B North semifinal

by Dave Dyer June 13, 2026June 13, 2026

The Tigers score three runs in the sixth inning to secure a comeback win and a trip to the regional final.

Community, News

Somerset County contracts with Waldo County to share jail administrator

by Jake Freudberg June 8, 2026June 5, 2026

Waldo already pays Somerset to house its inmates; Somerset will now pay Waldo for the services of its top jail official, who used to run the state’s largest prison.

Maine, News

Hundreds pay their respects to fallen Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross

by Drew Johnson May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

First responders and civilians arrived in droves for a public visitation in Belfast to honor Cross, 27, who died in last week’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.