A network of more than 80 land trusts across the state is redefining conservation as a tool for stronger, more resilient communities.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, News
Juliette’s Bakery and Deli will close at the end of the month. It could be forever.
The beloved neighborhood hot spot is for sale, and owners and neighbors hope for a buyer who will keep the deli going.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
5 takeaways from Maine’s legislative session
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan students study colony of threatened cliff swallows
The walls of the former Bloomfield Elementary School are home to one of the largest cliff swallow colonies in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
A closer look at ranked choice voting | Letter
In the April 5 edition of the Sunday Telegram, Richard Flowerdew, a well-credentialed person, had published a misleading op-ed on ranked choice voting (RCV). While including lots of math and some unnecessary information, he omitted the most important point of RCV. In elections with three candidates, each voter marks their first and second choices. Every […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Maine’s schools can help housing crisis | Letter
Recent articles about the poor physical condition of Maine schools and the lack of affordable housing suggest solutions. Consolidation should not be one of them. Reports that my team and I wrote for the Rural School and Community Trust remain valid. Consolidation is bad for students, families and communities; it often results in high costs […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Carola L. Randall
GARDINER – Carola L. Randall of Gardiner, died on April 20, 2025.A memorial service will be held on April 25, 2026, …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Beatrice Marie Porter
AUGUSTA – Beatrice Marie Porter, 88, returned to her heavenly home on April 11, 2026, after battling many longterm illnesses, surrounded …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Susan Annette Cook
BASS HARBOR – Susan Annette Cook, free spirit and true friend, drew her last breath April 14, 2026, in the presence …