Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
So they’re running as independents. Who cares? | Letter
Steve Collins’ April 20 column (“Don’t be fooled by Republican trickery in Maine Senate races”) alleges that the increase in independent candidates running for Maine congressional seats is “political trickery at work by the GOP.” Many of these state Senate candidates may truly represent the 29% independent voting bloc in Maine. And yes, others may […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature sustains Mills’ veto of data center moratorium
Wednesday’s vote marked the last glimmer of hope for the measure to pause permitting for large data centers in the state.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
No. 1 carryover in first Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll of 2026
Voters unanimously select Thornton Academy as the state’s top team.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does MaineCare cover about 70% of Maine nursing home residents? | Fact brief
MaineCare is Maine’s Medicaid program, providing free or low-cost health insurance based on age, income or disability.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Political campaigns must stop shutting out people with disabilities | Opinion
Years of flagging people down tells me this is not a knowledge gap. It is a conscious choice.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Smithfield man enjoys a little down time with a cup of Joe in Skowhegan
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on flowers and mocha latte at Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Near tie for No. 1 in first Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026
Go figure: Kennebunk garners more points, but Windham receives more first-place votes.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Janet Mills’ veto of criminal records bill will stand
A Senate vote to overturn the veto failed narrowly.
Posted inNews
Photos: Skowhegan fire destroys Waye Street home
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures multiple fire departments battling a house fire in which 1 person died.