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Maine doctor heals military special forces members with spine surgeries

by Joe Lawlor November 9, 2025November 10, 2025

Dr. Lynn McGrath of Mercy Hospital volunteers with Return to Duty, which helps active duty or retired special forces members access less-invasive spine surgeries.

Life & Culture, Maine, Outdoors

10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall

by Lynley Price November 8, 2025December 10, 2025

A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers

Business, Maine, News

Roughly 150 workers laid off as Woodland Pulp faces temporary shutdown

by Sydney Richelieu November 8, 2025November 9, 2025

The downsizing reflects a global drop in demand for hardwood pulp.

Maine, Nation & World, News

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

by David A. Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer and Mike Catalini Associated Press November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.

Amy Calder, Columns, Maine, News

Skowhegan shop a boon to public library | Column

by Amy Calder November 8, 2025November 7, 2025

For five successful years, the all-volunteer Friends of the Library Shop located downtown has benefited the Skowhegan Free Public Library.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Graham Platner hires progressive advocate as new campaign manager

by Drew Johnson November 7, 2025November 8, 2025

Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.

Health, Maine, News

Mills says Maine SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits after USDA decides to issue funding

by Drew Johnson November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it is moving to release the benefits even as the Trump administration appeals court decisions compelling it to fully fund the program.