Writer Shana Youngdahl, the final author in the spring Visiting Writers series, will give a public reading tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Farmington sports field fee backlash prompts policy change
Coaches and residents said the planned $250 field deposit would harm volunteer-run youth teams.
Litchfield man dies Wednesday night after motorcycle strikes pole
The collision in Wales snapped the pole, prompting the temporary closing of Route 197
Anson begins search for new town administrator
Nancy Gove, who held the position since June, resigned to return to her previous position in Mercer.
Two Maine Guys expands with Augusta restaurant after food truck fame
The eatery offers a full-service dining experience, a full bar and live music 3-4 nights a week.
Maine casino’s lawsuit may threaten foundation of Indian law in US
Lawyers behind high-profile attacks on tribal sovereignty elsewhere are making a familiar argument in Maine.
The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn’t pass — this year
This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire 8-year tenure.
Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors
A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.
Here’s where Mainers are playing pro baseball in 2026
Pitchers Cody Laweryson and Matt Pushard have landed on the IL after making MLB rosters coming out of spring training.
3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships
Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.