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See the landscape of Monhegan Island through the eyes of artists

by Megan Gray August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

‘Wildland Walks’ explores the natural scenery of Monhegan as part of the exhibit ‘Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of a Maine Island.’

Nation & World, Religion and Values, Schools and Education

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

by Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave and Giovanna Dell'Orto August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Italian stonecutters in Hallowell carved a legacy of industry and labor from granite

by Gillian Graham August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

‘Working Granite: Italian Stonecutters and their Union’ at the Maine Historical Society highlights one of Maine’s earliest labor unions, started by stone workers in 1877.

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Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival draws thousands to Litchfield for 63rd event

by Russ Dillingham August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Spectators, campers and musicians converged for the 4-day event last weekend.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do

Maine’s best bets this week: Bonnie Raitt and the Windjammer Festival

by Aimsel Ponti August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

You can also dance to the music of Funkationland and shop at the Old Port Makers Market, both in Portland.

Local & State, Religion and Values

How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids

by Sean Scott August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.