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Lightning strike sparks small fire at Augusta Comfort Inn

by Sara Coughlin June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The building, which sustained minor damage after a severe thunderstorm Sunday evening, was evacuated.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Help us make local news better — for you

by Julia Arenstam Managing Editor June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

We’re conducting a reader feedback survey to better understand what you want from our newsrooms.

Community, Guides, News, Things to Do

Fourth of July week brings creativity, tours, music and more to central Maine

by Staff Report June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

An Art in the Park event is set for Waterville, take in a Castle Tucker tour in Wiscasset, ‘Clue’ will be staged in Madison, Steve Earle plans Waterville concert

Community, News, Schools and Education

Mt. Blue tech plan flags gaps in social media oversight

by Rebecca Richard June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Regional School Unit 9 is reviewing social media procedures as its draft technology plan says district communication lacks a unified framework.

News

A historical look back at Maine’s Independence Day celebrations

by Alex Lear June 29, 2026July 4, 2026

Mainers have long marked America’s milestone birthdays, so here’s a few from our archives.

Life & Culture, News, Things to Do

14 places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti June 29, 2026July 1, 2026

As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, planned festivities include live music, parades and fireworks.

News, Op-Eds, Opinion

The headlines may have faded. The horror in Gaza has not. | Opinion

by Jamila Levasseur June 29, 2026June 28, 2026

With attention diverted to Lebanon and Iran, Israel carries on its genocide against the Palestinian people and escalates its annexation of the West Bank with impunity.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Here’s how the Times/Press Herald/Siena poll works, and how to read the full results

by Ethan Wolin June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The poll of likely Maine voters, based on hundreds of phone calls, paints a detailed picture of Mainers’ attitudes 5 months before the general election.