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Waterville heads into budget season prepared to tighten its belt
State and local factors make this ‘a very difficult budget year.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has two performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Posted inElections, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate
The local Democratic committee had been advertising a debate with all 3 U.S. Senate candidates for weeks, but only Graham Platner and David Costello accepted invitations.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
How Graham Platner uses trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Platner’s backers say part of his rise can be traced to his commitment to building a progressive community of engaged voters.
Posted inCommunity, News
$9.1 million Monmouth budget proposal approved
Voters will decide town spending in June, including whether to fund the ongoing restoration of the 1856 Monmouth Academy building.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
The logistics of care: Nourishing the Midcoast | Opinion
Hunger does not take a day off, even in the scenic towns of Bath and Brunswick. Local organizations and volunteers continue to step up to help those in need.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Construction starts on Rangeley workforce housing
The development will provide 18 units aimed at full-time residents in a town where short-term rentals rule.
Posted inMaine, News
Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.