The new Graham Center will open June 20 at the museum, featuring murals by Porter’s nephew, Johnathan Poor.
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Brunswick library expanding access to outdoor gear
The Curtis Memorial Library now offers gear passes through Maine GearShare, allowing library card holders to access outdoor equipment for free.
Popeyes restaurant coming to Augusta
The multinational fried chicken chain restaurant was approved for the former site of Friendly’s restaurant on Western Avenue for a drive-thru restaurant.
Richmond voters approve $3.2 million town and $8.8 million school budgets
Richmond residents learned at the annual town meeting that Laurisa Loon, town manager for nearly four years, had resigned effective immediately.
Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate
The measure, which originally mandated a statewide 8:30 a.m. or later high school start time, was amended to create funding for districts to pilot a later start time.
Dog photography the focus of new Brunswick studio
Soul Dog Studio on Range Road will start taking dog clients and their humans this summer.
Hartland man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor in Canaan
Christopher Todd, 36, is to serve at least three years in prison as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors.
Worker safety program for Maine’s heritage industries gets funding restored
Maine AgrAbility, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has regained access to nearly $200,000 in federal funding that was abruptly frozen last month.
Angus King calls for continued U.S. engagement as conflict in Gaza stirs regional unrest
After making an eight-day trip to the Middle East, Maine’s independent senator warns that a U.S. retreat from the region could empower adversaries and derail fragile diplomatic progress.
Stalled contract talks with Anthem may cost Northern Light patients
Northern Light says the contract will expire Sept. 30 if it and the health insurer can’t come to an agreement, resulting in thousands of patients paying out-of-network fees for care.