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Community, Life & Culture, News

Skowhegan Indian sculpture has a new owner

by Jake Freudberg April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is passing the torch to a nonprofit launched by local café owner Joe Almand.

News, Op-Eds, Opinion

Why were MaineCare services for children altered without public conversation? | Opinion

by Nancy Cronin and Carrie Woodcock April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

Quiet changes could have serious consequences for young people with behavioral health conditions.

Maine, News

Maine Senate votes to keep controversial data privacy bill alive

by Rachel Ohm April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

LD 1822, which was rejected in the House of Representatives last week, passed the Senate 18-14 Monday night.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Winter’s back in Maine on Tuesday, but spring is expected to make a quick comeback

by Drew Johnson April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

A dusting to 2 inches of snow is expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, but warmer temperatures are on the horizon.

Business, Maine, News

L.L.Bean’s Japan collection makes first landing in Maine

by Kelley Bouchard April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

After more than 30 years, the retailer is finally selling its Japanese designs in the US, including at its flagship store in Freeport.

Community, Maine Crime, News

Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child

by Jake Freudberg April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.

Community, Maine, News, Politics

Bill to merge Capitol, state police fails in Maine House

by Ethan Horton April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Michael Sauschuck, the Department of Public Safety’s commissioner, had proposed for the Maine State Police to consume the Capitol Police by attrition.

Elections, News, Politics

Expansion of ranked-choice voting would be unconstitutional, Maine high court finds

by Rachel Ohm April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.