Maine churches holding special gatherings in remembrance of Pope Francis

There are Masses and opportunities for prayer.

Coverage of Maine’s Hands Off! protests was disappointing | Letter

Girls indoor track: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team

Windham, Scarborough and Bangor standouts were among the state’s best this winter.

State lawmakers again consider authorizing northern Maine transmission line

The legislation drew opposition from local residents who said lawmakers should not approve the project without knowing the route, costs and builder.

Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise

A compromise proposal for funding a MaineCare shortfall failed to get the two-thirds support needed to pass it as emergency legislation Tuesday night in the Senate, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board.

Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.

‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.

Direct care workers fight for restoration of cost-of-living increases in Maine budget

The cost-of-living adjustments were canceled in 2025 for budgetary reasons and were not included in Gov. Mills' two-year budget proposal.

Maine society, foundation to host story about German POWs

David Greenham will share a story of cooperation, kindness and enemies who found a way to work for a common good and even become friends.

UMaine football announces signing day class

Isaiah Ervin, an eight-man standout from Houlton, is among the newcomers to the Black Bears.

Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024

We've pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.