Protesters gathered along Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley and Route 4 in Rangeley to join in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ rally.
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Trans sports referendum signatures are not valid, lawsuit argues
The lawsuit filed Friday in Cumberland County Superior Court by 3 Maine residents says the referendum should not be sent to voters.
7 Maine events this week include Aly & AJ, David Sedaris in Portland
Also see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen in Gardiner.
Smalls to the Wall rafting race returns April 18
Participants will navigate Smalls Falls in the yearly challenge that tests rafters’ skills, the first of three races in Maine this year.
Civil case filed in Maryland killing of former Winthrop philanthropist
The partner of former Augusta attorney Robert Gorham Fuller Jr. is suing the Maryland assisted living center where he was shot to death last month.
Boy severely burned in Topsham after trying to start fire
The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.
12 ways to celebrate spring in Maine, from openings to festivals
The Portland Sea Dogs start their season next week, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens May 1.
Who benefits when your home is sold in secret? | Opinion
Large national real estate firms have been building closed, proprietary listing channels. Maine’s system guards against that and is worth protecting.
Are Maine Democrats having their own tea party moment?
In 2009, the Tea Party movement gave rise to a rough-edged, tough-talking Republican governor in Paul LePage. Now, Democrats are eying a progressive with similar qualities in Graham Platner.
How to make the most of Maine’s worst time of year | Column
Mud season is hardly magical, but there are some upsides.