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Business, Local & State, News

Harmony’s trailside cookies are hitting the road

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell oversized stuffed cookies on the honor system to ATVers.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

Baking cookies from a kitchen in Harmony turns into full-time business

by Rich Abrahamson March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

Laura Pomerleau started selling her cooking from a trail-side stand outside her home; now she also delivers them to various convenience stores in central Maine.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Smorgasbord of weather expected in Maine this week

by Drew Johnson March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

Snow on Tuesday, warmth on Wednesday, a cold spell Thursday and the potential for a wintry mix Friday could all give way to a warm weekend.

Nation & World, News

War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks

by Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy Associated Press March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump says forces have been ordered to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and wipe out its navy.

Local & State, News

Dogs die in Belgrade home fire they likely sparked; significant damage ensues

by Amy Calder March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

The homeowners were away at the time of the incident.

Local & State, News

Freedom rejects proposal to resolve $45k road lawsuit

by Hannah Kaufman March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The case will go to trial if a compromise is not reached.

News

As Trump defends Iran war, how will Angus King and Susan Collins vote on it?

by Billy Kobin March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he is leaning toward supporting a measure that would curb military action in Iran. Will Republican Susan Collins join him?