State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
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Augusta birdwatching: White-throated sparrow caught in spring moment
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures the peaceful moment of a bird surrounded in a web of branches.
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Maine fishermen net federal status as ‘farmers of the sea’
The launch of a seafood office in the US Department of Agriculture signals a shift in national food policy, allowing fishing families to tap into the same safety nets offered to traditional farmers.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ask Graham Platner, Janet Mills a question at an upcoming debate
The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on May 7.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.
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Have Maine power prices risen more than 55% since 2015? | Fact brief
Global conflicts, storm recovery costs, aging infrastructure and inflation have all factored into cost increases in recent years, according to federal and state agencies.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, Guides, News
Here’s where to grab a bite in the Rangeley area this mud season
As activity slows down for mud season, many businesses close their doors for a while. Below is a list of restaurants that are open and serving meals around northern Franklin County this spring.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
7 Maine events include Tig Notaro and ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Also, see James Austin Johnson from ‘Saturday Night Live’ in Waldoboro and Bangor.
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Barry Manilow’s Portland concert rescheduled for July
The pop singer’s show scheduled for April 19 at Cross Insurance Arena had been postponed due to his health.
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The Maine Jewish Film Festival kicks off its most ambitious lineup yet
The film festival celebrates its 27th year with a slate of films in theaters across southern and central Maine.