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Maine lobster industry urges Trump to deliver on pledge to ease rules

by Kay Neufeld June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

The president has expressed interest in bolstering fishing rights in New England, but his specific plans remain unclear.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta will be fixed over two days, with traffic to be detoured to Memorial Bridge.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Hallowell man charged with spying on ex with hidden cameras

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Augusta woman alleges a man hid in her apartment and recorded her, and also placed disguised audio and video devices in her apartment.

Maine, News

Searchers find father’s body near top of Katahdin

by Gillian Graham June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Tim Keiderling, 58, had last been seen Sunday morning hiking toward the 5,267-foot summit in Baxter State Park. His daughter, Esther, 28, is still missing.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

A Harpswell chocolatier wants to make her Buoy Pops Maine’s next iconic treat

by Bisi Cameron Yee Harpswell Anchor June 3, 2025June 6, 2025

It started with a question: ‘Why has nobody made a lollipop shaped like a lobster buoy?’

Schools and Education

North Yarmouth Academy graduates reflect on passions, expanding comfort zones

by Sophie Burchell June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.

Business, Maine

Rangeley’s Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

ABR Roadshow will be at the restaurant on June 20.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza

by Ray Routhier June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.