The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services has been about $13 million short of what it needs to pay private attorneys who represent low-income clients.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State
He’s been to every town in Maine, mostly for something to say. | Column
Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
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Some Mainers don’t just gaze at the night sky. They capture it.
Astrophotographers across the state have invested thousands of dollars and hours into the celestial hobby.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Things to Do
9 things to know about Maine Restaurant Week
More than 60 restaurants are participating in the annual event, offering three-course dinners and specials.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
For restaurant workers, seasonal jobs come with perks
Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State
For these Maine couples, the garden is where their love blooms
The way we cultivate relationships often comes out in the way we cultivate our gardens.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Meet the Mainer who oversees New England Patriots game day entertainment
Abbey Thistle is in charge of fan engagement for the AFC champions, covering everything from game presentation to alumni events.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Portland actor in new season of sci-fi series ‘Fallout’
Dave Register, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth and founded the Portland Theater Festival, plays a vault dweller in the Prime Video sci-fi series.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine dentists are helping survivors of domestic violence find their smiles
Finding Our Smiles, a network of dentists who work pro bono, has helped nearly 50 survivors of domestic violence.