Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine law require drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicle? | Fact brief
Motorists are expected to take ‘reasonable measures’ and face fines if they fail to properly clean off their car.
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Maine is one of the least religious states in the country. Here’s what the data shows
In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as ‘nothing in particular.’
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
For East-West sports teams, travel, adventure are part of the experience
Teams in the Class D South/East-West division, including Bethel, find ways of helping each other, especially when games take them hours from home.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How did prices of Maine household essentials change in 2025?
We reviewed the cost of groceries, vehicles and energy to see how they compare with the national inflation rate.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Skowhegan bookstore offers good reads out of woman’s garage
Jess Roy, a book lover and librarian by training, opened Cat Yard Book Shop in August.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Hartland man charged with using tire iron in assault
Victim in attack suffered a broken nose, and could potentially lose sight in one eye.
Posted inMaine, News
Venezuelans in Maine react to US strike on home country
The news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country’s future.
Posted inMaine, News
Little ones get a taste of farm life in Freeport
Every Saturday, Wolfe’s Neck Center offers an opportunity for children ages 5 and under to feed barn animals and learn a little bit about farm life.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Our best photos from a cold start to Maine’s winter
Frigid temperatures broke several decades-old records, while a few storms brought heavy snow and made Maine one of the few spots in the U.S. to mark a white Christmas.