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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes

These Maine couples turn to certain dishes when love is on the menu

by Peggy Grodinsky February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Three couples tell us about the foods that are meaningful in their relationship.

Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion

Maine’s women deserve equality and protection. Maine Republicans seem to disagree. | Opinion

by Heidi Chadbourne February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

It’s time that some antiquated traditions in this state be updated.

Posted inLetters to the Editor

Imagine what the second coming might look like today | Letter

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

What would we expect if the long promised second coming of Christ were to be today in the United States of America? He suddenly descends to a street in Minneapolis with the intent of spreading the gospel of love, understanding, forgiveness and the support and care for our neighbors and fellow men and women. A brown-skinned man […]

state police in augusta
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime

Augusta, state police respond to apparent homicide on Flagg Street

by Ethan Horton February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Several units responded to the small residential street around 11 p.m. Monday, and a police presence continued Tuesday.

Posted inLocal & State, News

Waterville’s Alfond Center names new CEO

by Amy Calder February 3, 2026February 6, 2026

Steven Scraggs, former CEO of Maui Family YMCA in Hawaii, started the Alfond Center job remotely Monday.

Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News

Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

by Penelope Overton February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

Posted inLocal & State, News

Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations

by Keith Edwards February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.

Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.

Posted inLetters to the Editor

Maine needs Nirav Shah as governor | Letter

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Most Mainers will remember Nirav Shah as the head of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, who diligently walked us through the COVID crisis. But he’s not only a doctor: he’s also a lawyer and economist, who has led government organizations, including as deputy director and then acting director of the U.S. Centers […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor

Maine’s governor race is not for sale | Letter

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

The number of out-of-state donors for each candidate is worth keeping an eye on.

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