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Through the snowy hills of remote Maine, sled dog teams pull through

by Megan Gray March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

From its start in Fort Kent, the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod and a test of will.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

These Maine news anchors used to bring you the world. Now, they’re models traveling it.

by Ray Routhier March 5, 2026March 7, 2026

Cindy Williams and Lee Nelson, who worked at a Portland TV station for more than 30 years, now travel the world shooting spots for cruise lines and luxury hotels.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space

by Rebecca Richard March 5, 2026March 6, 2026

Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.

Business, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Waterville receives $850,000 grant to support downtown development

by Amy Calder March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

The federal grant, promoted through Sen. Angus King’s office, will help improve walkability and accessibility.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports

US and Canadian flags fly side by side at Can-Am sled dog races

by Megan Gray March 4, 2026March 9, 2026

Mushers from both sides of the border said international camaraderie is integral to the survival of their sport.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports

Scenes from Can-Am, the sled dog races covering hundreds of miles through northern Maine

by Gregory Rec March 4, 2026March 6, 2026

Staff photographer Gregory Rec and reporter Megan Gray were in Fort Kent to cover the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

Stephen King’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ gets Indigenous perspective from Maine educator

by Ray Routhier March 4, 2026March 11, 2026

John Bear Mitchell, of the Penobscot Nation, works with Hollywood to incorporate Indigenous culture in TV and film. His current project is the HBO horror series.