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If we want things to improve, we will have to be civil | Opinion

by P. Lynn Ouellette March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

When we’re shouting over one another, we can’t make progress.

Maine, News, Politics

Republicans blast Mills’ ‘insulting’ response to Trump administration over alleged Medicaid fraud

by Randy Billings March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart challenged Democrats to allow his last-minute bill to address possible fraud to receive a public hearing.

Food & Dining, Maine, Recipes, Schools and Education

In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup

by Peggy Grodinsky March 10, 2026March 16, 2026

Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.

Food & Dining, Maine, Recipes

Got leftover tortillas? There are multiple ways to use them up

by Christine Burns Rudalevige March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

When stores sell tortillas in quantities too big for one meal, leftovers can be fried and crumbled over dishes, mushed up to thicken sauces or used as flavoring.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder in death of Connecticut woman

by Morgan Womack March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Austin Doucette, 24, is accused of killing his partner, Makayla DeSantis, 23. He is being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail.

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Rick Bennett for Maine governor | Letter

by Deb Sayer March 10, 2026March 9, 2026

A recent news report (Feb. 21) asked whether Maine’s next governor could be an independent; specifically, it covered Rick Bennett. I certainly hope Bennett will be our next governor. I first came to know Rick Bennett through his work addressing the corrupting influence of money in politics. He is a leader in that effort, together […]

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Mt. Blue schools prepare for 4-year-olds in special education to start in fall

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2026March 20, 2026

RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Community, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2026March 30, 2026

As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.