Elissa Tracey and newcomer Dan Coutts are running for the seat that Tracey currently holds on the Gardiner-area school board.
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Farmingdale teen found safe
Police said Wednesday that the 15-year-old boy, who was reported missing early Monday, had been returned home.
Doctor testifies during New Gloucester mother’s case against Mid Coast medical provider
Dr. Danielle Salhany, a gynecologist at Mid Coast Medical Group, was one of the last doctors to treat 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent before she died. Salhany says her role was limited.
Maine students vote in first mock referendum election
At Morse High School in Bath, one of the 78 schools that participated in Tuesday’s mock election, students said they felt informed about the red flag referendum, less so about the voter ID proposal.
Karmo Sanders, Maine’s ‘Marden’s Lady,’ dies at 74
A playwright, teacher and performer, she delighted audiences with her over-the-top yet relatable bargain-hunting character in TV ads for the Maine salvage chain.
Maine joins 24 states suing Trump administration over expected lapse in SNAP benefits
The federal food assistance benefits are expected to be suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump
Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.
Start Here: Cooper Flagg, Daylight Savings Time + the man who stole $49K from a church
What Mainers need to know today.
Here’s what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back’ an hour
It’s time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday
Mocktails are becoming popular in Maine. Why are they so expensive?
Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.