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Robbins family selling 1,380 acres of forest land in Montville

by Salomé Cloteaux June 23, 2026July 3, 2026

The family has listed the property for $2.6 million, taking the step just over a month after a fire and explosion at its mill in Searsmont.

Maine, News

Maine CDC confirms 1st case of Powassan virus in 2026

by Teddy Almond June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

A Penobscot County resident acquired the rare and sometimes fatal tick-borne virus.

Boys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine

Falmouth finishes No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys lacrosse poll

by Lee Horton June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Navigators took over top spot a few weeks ago, then went out and proved it.

Maine, News, Outdoors

Acadia’s citizen advisory commission has not met this year

by Megan Gray June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

The commission usually meets 3 times per year. The chair told members in a letter he believes local park service staff are doing ‘everything in their power to get these meetings approved.’

Girls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine

Brand new No. 1 in final Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026

by Lee Horton June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Thornton is ranked No. 1 for the first time this season.

Maine, News, Politics

State employee union again accuses Mills of negotiating in bad faith

by Randy Billings June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

About 9,000 state workers have been without a contract for nearly a year.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Inmate dies at the Penobscot County Jail

by Chloe Liversidge June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

The person was unresponsive in a cell and could not be resuscitated, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.

Community, News

Error forces Oakland resident to restart petition drive on mobile home rent

by Abigail Pritchard June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

After town officials said they wouldn’t pursue an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent, residents are trying to put the issue to a ballot vote.