Gas and oil prices have continued to rise even though American fighting in the Middle East ostensibly ended weeks ago.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
3 guys fishing in Belgrade’s Peninsula Park
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on a morning of fishing fun.
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Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford organization will run the only family shelter in York County
The future of the family shelter in Sanford had been uncertain after the nonprofit that previously ran it closed last year.
Posted inCommunity, News
Motorcyclist injured in single vehicle crash in Waterville
A motorcyclist was traveling north on College Avenue on Friday night when he stuck a curb and crashed.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan fire that killed woman, 84, started in garage, officials say
The state fire marshal’s office has been unable to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Tell us: What’s your favorite specialty supermarket?
Superfans of Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods — we want to hear from you.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
The Maine moms who make their restaurants happen
For Mother’s Day, we checked in with Gray’s Two Mums Kitchen and Lisbon’s Two Moms Diner.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man charged with murder in stabbing of group home employee, police say
The victim was identified as Marlene McNeill, 40, of Gorham. A former co-worker described her as grounded and compassionate — and her death as tragic.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Maine woman buries the dead who have no one left to say goodbye
‘It matters a great deal to me that people are not sent on the next journey alone,’ Janie Sweeney says.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Eagles soar above the water in Skowhegan
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on 2 birds gliding over the Kennebec River.