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Federal grant changes could strip housing support from dozens in central Maine

by Ethan Horton December 10, 2025December 9, 2025

About 70 people in Kennebec and Somerset counties benefit from Permanent Supportive Housing Program vouchers, which fund shelter and supportive services for people with disabilities.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth

by Megan Gray December 10, 2025December 12, 2025

The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family

by Staff Report December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?

by Rachel Ohm December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.

Health, Maine, News

Maine students report less substance use, better mental health

by Gillian Graham December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.

Maine, News

Windsor woman found dead in house fire

by Staff Report December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Windsor’s volunteer fire department responded to the scene on Monday night.

Maine, News

Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Temperatures fall below zero across Maine, but relief is on the horizon

by Morgan Womack December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Tuesday’s frigid lows — which fell to nearly minus 20 degrees in places — didn’t quite break records, though they came close, according to the National Weather Service.