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RSU 9 highlights career education impact, meets federal comparability standards

by Rebecca Richard February 26, 2026March 6, 2026

RSU 9 officials reported continued growth in career and technical education participation and confirmed compliance with federal Title I funding requirements.

Maine, New England, News, The Maine Forecast

Rare bluebird day allows winter climb to Mount Washington summit

by Rebecca Richard February 26, 2026March 16, 2026

A calm winter weather window allowed the Mount Washington Auto Road SnowCoach to reach the summit, an uncommon opportunity normally prevented by extreme conditions.

News, Op-Eds, Opinion

Conserved land in Maine has growing economic power | Nature Connects

by Jon Kachmar and Erin Witham February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

From city trails to Downeast forests, conservation is delivering a meaningful return across our state.

Maine, Maine Crime, New England, News

Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

by The Associated Press February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The accused shooter, who police say died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, worked at Bath Iron Works.

Business, Maine, News

Pausing work permits for asylum seekers would hurt Maine’s economy, officials say

by Kelley Bouchard February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed halting work permits from being issued until a backlog of over 1.4 million asylum applications is eliminated.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Candidates for Maine governor Troy Jackson, Bobby Charles exchange jabs in Auburn debate

by Rachel Ohm February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

They answered questions about immigration, affordability and drug addiction in an unusual 1-on-1 event that also featured plenty of attacks on each other.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Eliot Cutler denies violating probation after missing court-ordered treatment because he’s in jail

by Drew Johnson February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Hancock County district attorney asked a judge Wednesday to revoke the disgraced former gubernatorial candidate’s probation, but no decision has been made, and Cutler will remain in custody for now.