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.
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Maine Trust for Local News expands political team ahead of 2026 election
Kirby Wilson and Billy Kobin will join the staff as editor and reporter, respectively.
Theater, Celtic music set for Waterville, Adam Ezra Group comes to Waldoboro
Joy to the Ville festivities are scheduled for Saturday in downtown Waterville.
Judges in Lewiston, Bangor assign public defenders without approval from agency
Two district judges have appointed the attorneys without getting approval from the quasi-state agency that oversees them.
Social media is already shaping Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Here’s how.
Gov. Janet Mills’ and Graham Platner’s respective social media strategies show how they each see their voters, the race and themselves.
Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
2 charged in Brunswick nighttime crossbow hunting incident
A Durham man and a Lewiston man were arrested after police found 2 dead deer and a loaded crossbow in an SUV during a traffic stop Monday.
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.