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US Senate candidate Graham Platner facing new allegations over tattoo

by Drew Johnson October 24, 2025October 25, 2025

Platner has had the tattoo covered up and says he only learned recently of its Nazi ties, but CNN says it has uncovered more deleted social media posts that could indicate he knew about it years ago.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Hundreds gather in Lewiston to remember 2023 mass shooting: ‘Like it happened yesterday’

by Mark LaFlamme October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

No matter how big the crowd got, it still seemed like everyone there had a personal connection to the tragedy of Oct. 25, 2023.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

What did music sound like in the 1700s? Find out from Portland’s newest orchestra

by Megan Gray October 24, 2025October 25, 2025

North Star Baroque, a period-instrument orchestra, will launch its second season on Sunday.

Maine, News

No Kings protest in Augusta and high school sports feature in Week in Photos

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Oct. 16-23, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.

Maine, News, Politics

King, Pingree criticize Trump’s demolition of East Wing to make way for ballroom

by Rachel Ohm October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Rep. Jared Golden said he is not opposed to a ballroom but also raised concerns about the demolition process, while Sen. Susan Collins said she has not seen the plans that have been questioned by historic preservation groups.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court

by Rachel Ohm October 24, 2025October 26, 2025

The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.

Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News, Outdoors

For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap

by Dee Menear and John Terhune October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.

Maine, News

Hallowell fire chief seeks indefinite medical leave

by Ethan Horton October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

James Owens, who has been Hallowell’s fire chief since 2017, made disparaging social media comments about No Kings protesters in Augusta days prior to requesting the leave.