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See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine

by Megan Gray December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.

News

Start Here: Ayla Reynolds not forgotten + $300M AI data center in Lewiston

December 12, 2025December 15, 2025

What you need to know today.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Waterville toddler Ayla Reynolds not forgotten 14 years after she went missing

by Amy Calder December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The girl was reported missing from her Waterville home Dec. 17, 2011, and has not been found nor has anyone been arrested in the case.

Local & State

Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’

by Joe Charpentier December 12, 2025December 16, 2025

The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine Capitol Police being absorbed into state police

by Dylan Tusinski December 11, 2025December 29, 2025

The transition will happen over several years and comes after the former Capitol Police chief was accused of a drunken assault and resigned.

Local & State, News

House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers

by JOEY CAPPELLETTI December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine passed on a 231-195 vote after reaching the floor on a bipartisan maneuver that bypassed GOP leadership.

Local & State, News

Firefighters unable to save Alna man after car lands in river

by Daryl Madore December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Police are unsure whether Chris L. Conary, 67, of Alna, had a medical event that led to the crash.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Collins, King vote for Democrat-led health care subsidies extension

by Rachel Ohm December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Collins voted to advance both a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and a Republican alternative, while King voted only in favor of the Democratic plan.