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Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood dropping out to run for 2nd District seat

by Rachel Ohm November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Wood said he made the decision after learning Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, and said he believes the resources of his campaign would be better spent in the 2nd District.

Community, Maine, News

Fayette spreads holiday cheer with Giving Baskets, Candy Cane Caper

by Rebecca Richard November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee is organizing festive community projects to support families and schoolchildren this holiday season.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work

by Ray Routhier November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Angus King’s son won’t join chorus of Democratic candidates criticizing shutdown compromise

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2025November 12, 2025

While many Maine Democrats have been forceful in opposing the plan the independent senator helped negotiate, his son, Angus King III, a 2026 candidate for governor, issued a milder statement saying he has ‘had enough’ of the shutdown.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves

by Hannah LaClaire November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.

Maine, News

Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely

by Drew Johnson November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.