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Three people seriously injured in Route 1 crash in Brunswick

by Staff report May 24, 2026May 25, 2026

Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that alcohol was involved.

Most of Maine’s county commissioners are in their 60s and 70s

by Daniel O'Connor The Maine Monitor May 24, 2026May 26, 2026

With few competitive races, it is easy for a commissioner to remain in office for decades. Recent budget crises have brought more attention to the often ignored role.

Community, News

Man in custody after stabbing at Raymond campground

by Staff report May 24, 2026May 26, 2026

Officials said there is no threat to the public and the incident remains under investigation.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Following the alewives: Gardiner students wade into science on Cobbossee Stream

by Keith Edwards May 24, 2026May 22, 2026

Gardiner Area High School freshmen help catch and analyze alewives as they try to migrate to their spawning grounds.

Arts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News

Youth artwork shown at Carrabassett Valley Public Library

by Quentin Blais May 24, 2026May 22, 2026

The exhibit showed art work by students from Stratton School, Western Maine Center for Kids, Carrabassett Valley Academy and a homeschool group for the community to celebrate.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

This 1,500-mile running of the bees brings 21 million workers to Maine’s blueberry barrens

by Peggy Grodinsky May 24, 2026May 23, 2026

After spending the winter in Florida, millions of bees from Maya’s Apiary join the snowbirds journeying to Maine, to pollinate the state’s wild blueberry crop.