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Maine, News, Schools and Education

Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try

by Steve Sherlock July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

What to do at Winslow’s 54th annual blueberry festival

by Amy Calder July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

The Winslow Congregational Church’s free festival, which raises money for the church’s humanitarian efforts, is set for Aug. 8-9, with live music, arts and crafts, a lawn sale and plenty of blueberry baked goods.

Maine, News

Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday

by Donna M. Perry July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.

Elections, News, Politics

What Maine voters need to know about upcoming referendum questions

by Randy Billings July 31, 2025October 15, 2025

The secretary of state’s office announced Thursday that Question 1 on the November ballot will be the proposed changes to voting laws and Question 2 asks voters to approve or reject a proposed red flag law.

Maine, Nation & World, News

As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection

by Kelley Bouchard July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Somerville tax collector sues fellow officials over records request

by Jake Freudberg July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Jon Amirault alleges that members of the Somerville Municipal Broadband Board withheld records, but town officials say he has access to all the records already.

News

HUD celebrates sixth anniversary of supporting foster youth | Letter

July 31, 2025

For many foster youth, transitioning from foster care presents a crossroads on the journey to the American dream. In my work as a prosecutor in the juvenile courts and as a homicide detective, I saw firsthand the dire consequences for young men and women who did not receive support after leaving child services. According to […]

Maine, Maine Crime, News

ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status

by Morgan Womack and Emily Allen July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’