Local farms and nonprofits are holding sales just in time for planting season.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Graham Platner’s inexperience is the point | Douglas Rooks
You hardly need me to tell you that this is no ordinary campaign.
Posted inCommunity, News
Somerset County officials approve budget with overall 3.5% tax increase
Taxpayers will fund $6.9 million of the jail’s budget and $8.62 million for all other county departments for the budget year that starts July 1.
Posted inMaine, News
ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.
Posted inMaine, News
The state wants ADUs. Cities and towns are seeing mixed results.
Maine’s many municipalities are taking different approaches to accessory dwelling units.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Environment is central to Janet Mills’ legacy | Letter
I was supporting Gov. Janet Mills for U.S. Senate. On the occasion of her withdrawal from the race, I wish to commend her on her incredible environmental leadership. Mills will be remembered as a champion for measures effectively fighting climate change. What’s at stake from climate change? Maine’s fishery, valued over $619 million; tourism and […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Garrett Mason will get the job done | Letter
The people of southern Maine have trusted me more than once to represent them in Augusta, and I have always taken that responsibility seriously. It’s been my honor to serve the Maine people. I am humbly asking them to trust me again in supporting Garrett Mason for governor. I have seen Mason’s experience in public […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
No, Maine’s Democratic primary is not over | Letter
Newsflash! Graham Platner isn’t running uncontested.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Leeland Tom Morang
MANCHESTER – Leeland Tom Morang, 85, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Manchester. Born on April 12, 1941, Tom was …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Vicki Lynn (Marsh) Stanchfield
NORTH MONMOUTH – Vicki Lynn Stanchfield (Marsh), 65, of North Monmouth, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2026, surrounded …