Voters to decide town spending in June, including whether to fund the ongoing restoration of the 1856 Monmouth Academy building.
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Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.
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Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
The logistics of care: Nourishing the Midcoast | Opinion
Hunger does not take a day off, even in the scenic towns of Bath and Brunswick. Local organizations and volunteers continue to step up to help those in need.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Construction starts on Rangeley workforce housing
The development will provide 18 units aimed at full-time residents in a town where short-term rentals rule.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects
The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.
Posted inCommunity, News
Not everyone loves Waterville’s Purnell-Wrigley Field. Could it move?
A number of changes are in the works as the city renews its agreement with the Alfond Youth and Community Center to operate the Mathews Avenue field after a decade.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Maine, News, Outdoors, Things to Do
Here are 7 scenic overlooks in the Rangeley region you don’t want to miss
As the weather warms, you may be ready to get out of the house. Scenic turnoffs may be the answer for you if you don’t want to get your feet muddy.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Schools and Education, Things to Do
Spring has just begun, but it’s never too early to check out summer camps across western Maine
Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
Posted inCommunity
1 person dies, 1 hospitalized after house fire in Readfield
Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a fire in a home on Plains Road on Friday night.