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Municipal payment system back online in Maine after being down most of Monday

by Staff Report May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Cities and towns across the state were unable to accept payments for vehicle registration and taxes for most of the day.

Community, News

Kingfield residents cite ‘inconsistencies’ in Bowdoin camp proposal

by Quentin Blais May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

The 20.7-acre plot is drawing criticism from Kingfield residents over road usage and what they say are changing plans.

Community, Guides, News, Things to Do

Lilac Festival, concerts, theater events among 8 things to do in central Maine

by Staff Report May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

‘Parlor Games’ to be staged in Madison, The Fogcutters plan Gardiner concert, The Wallflowers are set to perform at Waterville Opera House, Augusta to host Lilac Festival, Sandy River Music Festival to be held in Farmington, and the Righteous Brothers prepare to perform in Waterville.

Community, Food & Dining

These Augusta students won a national food contest with a theme they never even witnessed

by Ethan Horton May 17, 2026May 15, 2026

4 students at Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center are in Chicago this weekend to showcase their winning breakfast food truck idea: Y2Koffee.

Community

It’s peak moose collision season in Maine. Here’s what to know on the roads.

by Ethan Horton May 16, 2026May 15, 2026

Moose aren’t the most common animal drivers in central Maine encounter on the road, but they’re often the most expensive and dangerous.

Community, Maine Crime

Lewiston police say ‘broken’ juvenile court system plays key role in city’s wave of shootings

by Mark LaFlamme May 16, 2026May 17, 2026

‘The system is broken… The juvenile justice system right now is a revolving door,’ Chief Carly Conley said Wednesday.

Community, Maine, News

‘We take care of each other’: Midcoast community rallies for victims, first responders after mill explosion

by Dylan Tusinski May 15, 2026May 18, 2026

Dozens of people from across the region donated and delivered food, water and thousands of dollars to support those battling the blaze at Robbins Lumber on Friday.