Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures opening day at Monmouth Fair.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine gas prices drop back below $4 with Iran talks ongoing
Regular gas peaked near $4.50 per gallon, and diesel prices still sit well above $5 per gallon.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rockies use late comeback to beat Red Sox
Home runs by Connor Wong and Andrew Monasterio aren’t enough for Boston, which hasn’t won back-to-back series since early April.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Hundreds turn out to mourn Searsmont assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury
The emergency responder died from injuries sustained during the sawmill explosion more than a month ago.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine have the most untouched wilderness in the Lower 48? | Fact brief
California has the most designated acreage in the Lower 48 at 15.3 million acres.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Democrats must not let Platner panic cloud the task at hand | Letter
The most unfortunate aspect of the (“scandal-plagued” ) Graham Platner candidacy is the debate and agonizing now raging within the Democratic Party about his candidacy. What a distraction and serious hobbling of the all-out effort needed to defeat Susan Collins. And it clearly will not let up. Sen. Collins will make sure of that, if […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Federal law enforcement agencies search homes in Augusta, Biddeford
Officials have not said what they were searching for Tuesday or what the nature of their investigation is.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drug overdose deaths continue to decline so far this year
Nonfatal overdoses, meanwhile, have increased since 2025, although experts caution against drawing any conclusions about that trend.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Monhegan exhibit paints a love affair inspired by the island
The collection of Susan Bateson and Stephen Fuller showcases art encompassing more than a century of work by Monhegan Island painters.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Susan Collins’ true value in Maine is on the ground | Opinion
Our senior senator understands that leadership is about responsibility, service and the quiet work of strengthening the common good.