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Shrouded Samantha Smith statue

by Joe Phelan May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Photographer Joe Phelan captures repair work at the state’s Cultural Building, which will reopen later this year after several years of renovations.

Maine, Maine Crime, New England, News, Politics

US Senate confirms key new Maine officials

by Randy Billings May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Acting US attorney for Maine Andrew Benson and former Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre were confirmed in party line votes, despite bipartisan committee backing.

Community, Maine, News

How to support those impacted by the Searsmont mill fire

by Drew Johnson May 18, 2026May 21, 2026

From local stores and community efforts to towns and charity foundations, Mainers are rallying to raise funds for the victims of the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber and their families.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Edward Hopper’s ‘Monhegan Lighthouse’ to be auctioned starting at $1M

by Ray Routhier May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Sotheby’s is offering the painting, done between 1916 and 1919, for auction Wednesday. Last year the auction house sold Hopper’s watercolor of a Cape Elizabeth church.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education

8 former Long Creek detainees allege ‘unimaginable abuse’

by Riley Board May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A 234-page lawsuit, filed Friday, recounts the experiences of former residents who were held at the youth detention center in the 1990s and allege they were physically and sexually abused by staff.

Maine, News

Tuesday could bring record-setting heat for parts of Maine

by Daniel Kool May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 50s and 60s by the second half of the week.

Community, Maine, News

8 still hospitalized days after Searsmont mill explosion

by Gillian Graham and Morgan Womack May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Officials on Monday identified all victims of the fiery explosion at Robbins Lumber, which killed Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12 others.

Health, Maine, News

Mixed reaction to changes in Medicaid services for children with disabilities

by Joe Lawlor May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

After supporters raised an alarm, the Maine DHHS altered rules involving services for disabled children, fixing ‘what would have been some of the biggest threats to services,’ one advocate said.