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What the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutdown signals for Maine

by Kelley Bouchard January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

In the wake of federal funding cuts, individual donors now support nearly 90% of Maine Public’s radio, television and online operations.

Business, Local & State, News

Disaster loans available for Maine businesses hurt by May downpours, cold spell

by Drew Johnson January 6, 2026January 12, 2026

The federal disaster loans can be used by eligible businesses and nonprofits to pay debts, payroll and other bills that went unpaid due to the weather’s impact.

Elections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

How Trump’s military action in Venezuela is playing in Maine’s U.S. Senate race

by Randy Billings January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Political analysts say the raid’s impact on the race will depend on how the situation unfolds and the extent of U.S. involvement going forward.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

Juiced. in Hallowell closing due to rent pressures

by Ethan Horton January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The healthy food and drink café opened on Water Street 12 years ago.

Local & State, News, Things to Do

Concerts, expos, auditions set for Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan, Camden

by Staff Report January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Waterville Opera House will stage EagleMainia and The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus performances, Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show and Maine Agricultural Trades Show are scheduled back-to-back in Augusta, and auditions for ‘The Crucible’ are set for Skowhegan.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

4 Maine weather maps show how much wintry mix to expect Wednesday

by Staff report January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Freezing rain expected along the coast Wednesday morning.

Business, Local & State, News

How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system

by Rebecca Richard January 6, 2026January 12, 2026

Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.