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Concerts planned in central Maine this week

by Staff Report April 27, 2026April 30, 2026

Dar Williams plans Waldoboro show, The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is set for perform in Gardiner, and get your tickets for The Wallflowers event in Waterville.

Community, News

After a terrifying January, Waterville immigrants and locals share culture and food

by Abigail Pritchard April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

After the ICE surge at the beginning of the year, Waterville immigrants say their community is strong and growing.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Uptake of Maine’s new red flag law has been slow — but advocates aren’t worried

by Emily Bader The Maine Monitor April 26, 2026April 27, 2026

Just four red flag orders have been filed since the law went into effect on Feb. 21, while law enforcement has completed 86 yellow flag orders.

Community, Maine Crime, News

As Somerset County pot grow house cases face challenges, some get deals

by Jake Freudberg April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

A series of hearings last week marked the first major developments in cases that have been lingering on the court’s docket for 2 years.

Community, Food & Dining, News

Meet the central Maine cooks trying to set a world record for making 1,200 pad thai orders

by Abigail Pritchard April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

Crews from Asian eateries in Augusta and Winslow will be the only Maine restaurants participating in a Guinness World Records attempt at a Los Angeles festival.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return

by Rose Lincoln April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Shots fired as gunman charges White House correspondents’ dinner. Trump unharmed

by COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDER Associated Press April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

The armed man, who officials said was a guest at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, was taken into custody and was expected in court Monday.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican candidates for governor rally crowd on final day of state convention

by Rachel Ohm April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Republicans running for governor focused on cutting taxes and improving affordability, and took plenty of jabs at state Democrats and Gov. Janet Mills.