Heather Paquette has led with vision in both corporate retail and nonprofit service, and now her mission is to tackle hunger in Maine. Hear how she’s blending innovation, inclusion, and compassion to lead one of the state’s most vital organizations on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Recipes
The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times
On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland, Augusta both hit 86 degrees Monday, breaking temperature records
It was the warmest Oct. 6 in Portland, and the hottest October day in Augusta on record.
Posted inMaine, News
Here are 3 takeways from Waterville’s proposed comprehensive plan
The City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday and take a first vote on the plan, which was last updated in 2014.
Posted inMaine, News
Somerset County commissioner vacancy triggers municipal caucus
County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.
Posted inMaine, News
Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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Restoring beaver population benefits other species
Beavers build dams that restore wetlands and provide for other ansials in the area.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
DOJ abandons attempt to restrict crime survivor programs after lawsuit, Maine AG says
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced last week that Maine was joining a multistate legal challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to bar undocumented immigrants from using the support systems.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for shutdown, Trump for layoff threats
Maine’s Republican senator said Monday that she has asked the Office of Management and Budget not to pursue mass layoffs of federal workers, something the White House has threatened.