The Legislature passed a plan in 2021 that is contingent on federal action in order to take effect. It’s time to remove that condition.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus softball ace Addison DeRoche relaxed, motivated following college decision
Since committing to Florida State, the Cheverus standout is feeling refocused and dialed in to trying to deliver another championship for the Stags.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Holly Daigle hired as Winthrop field hockey coach
Daigle stays in central Maine after stepping down from her position at Cony High last month.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
What Susan Collins did and didn’t ask Pete Hegseth
At a hearing Tuesday, Collins’ questions focused on the fact that Trump’s budget requested only 1 destroyer from Bath Iron Works.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
A Farm Bill that returns pigs to crates should not pass | Letter
Following the news today can be exhausting. Unfortunately, there are decisions being made daily in Washington, D.C., that are changing existing laws that we care deeply about. The Farm Bill is an example of this. The bill is supposed to protect farmers and help feed hungry families through SNAP. It just passed in the House, […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man, woman accused of luring man to apartment, beating and burning him
Zachery Paradis, 44, and Jennifer Dionne, 42, both of Lewiston, face charges that include kidnapping and aggravated assault.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Mills is out. She should still debate Platner and Costello. | Opinion
What would be better than an endorsement? Why, a good ole’ stress test!
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Tim Scott takes down Walz | Letter
When the Maine Democratic Party announced that Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota was going to be their keynote speaker for the Maine Democrats’ 2026 convention, I immediately thought to myself, “That’s who they picked?” Gov. Walz is under the national political spotlight for the wrong reasons. Massive fraud has been underway under his nose during […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News, Politics
In contentious times, Maine restaurants ponder how, and whether, to take a stand
Food businesses must weigh their responsibilities to staff, customers and themselves.