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Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue

by Riley Board March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.

Arts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do

25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out

by Aimsel Ponti March 9, 2026March 16, 2026

Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.

Business, Maine, News

Maine gas prices continue to rise as Iran war rages on

by Daniel Kool March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

National prices saw their highest overnight increase in years Tuesday, and prices are still going up in Maine.

Maine, News

The hidden barrier to solving Maine’s housing crisis

by Hannah LaClaire March 4, 2026March 7, 2026

The state’s aging sewer systems need to be upgraded and expanded to support the 84,000 homes Maine says it needs by 2030. It won’t be cheap.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Maine Turnpike speed limit lowered as snow arrives just in time for evening commute

by Drew Johnson March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.