A TikTok streamer in Lewiston gains following while running for mental health
Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.
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3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships
Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.
Maine must correct state school funding formula | Opinion
The current system hasn’t kept up with schools’ changing needs.
6 Maine events this week include the Maine Culinary Festival in Augusta
See The Second City improv comedy troupe in Gardiner, and singer Mary Fahl in Portland.
Why some officials are worried about Maine’s drinking water infrastructure
Many of the state’s water mains are nearing the end of their lives, but it can be difficult to predict where or when the next one will fail.
Meet the 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
Former St. Dominic and current Gray-New Gloucester coach Bob Blackman and Cony coach Don Plourde are among the 11 members of the newest class.
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Appeals court rules Maine’s gun waiting period likely constitutional
The ruling allows the state to resume enforcing a 3-day waiting period while a lawsuit brought by a gun buyer, three dealers and a training center continues.
Maine nursing homes to be sold to private equity group following bankruptcy
The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.
Frightened Lewiston Somalis feel besieged by The Maine Wire | Steve Collins
A Somali family found itself in the national limelight after a right-wing nonprofit turned a teenage boy into a symbol of health care fraud.
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges
A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.
The 2026 Maine high school football schedule is out. Here are 5 takeaways.
A few things stand out from the recently released 11-man schedules for this fall.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys hockey team
The list of area’s best features multiple players from the two state champions.
7 Maine events this week include Aly & AJ, David Sedaris in Portland
Also see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen in Gardiner.
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
Central Maine Healthcare CEO quietly replaced after acquisition by nonprofit
The former head of the Lewiston-based health system said in January that the new owners were ‘going to maintain local leadership.’ He was replaced the day after the acquisition.
25 years later, Lewiston’s Somali residents help shape the city’s identity
The Somali population has transformed the fabric of the city despite years of challenges with integration, perception and belonging.
Somali immigrants find a home on Lewiston soccer fields
By learning to trust each other, the Lewiston High School soccer team is providing an example to the community.
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