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Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Meet your Augusta City Council candidates

by Keith Edwards October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Incumbents William Savage and Stephanie Sienkiewicz and newcomers Wyatt Beaulieu and Joshua Lilley are vying for spots on the council.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Bingham man’s lawsuit over $25 restaurant sign dismissed

by Jake Freudberg October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Daigan Small alleged that a town official and sheriff’s deputy conspired against him after he took a sign from a demolition site with a worker’s permission.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Meet the 2 Ward 3 Augusta City Council candidates

by Keith Edwards October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Councilor Michael Michaud faces a challenge from newcomer Amanda Heath.

Health, Local & State, News

Former workers say they reported abuse, neglect at Waterville nursing home

by Hannah Kaufman October 14, 2025October 17, 2025

Mount Joseph, now facing a lawsuit over the 2021 death of a resident, has been investigated by the state over complaints of inadequate staffing and alleged abuse.

Local & State, News

St. Albans mobile home destroyed by Monday morning fire

by Jake Freudberg October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

The cause of the fire, which collapsed the unoccupied structure, is under investigation, a fire official said.

Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

At Unity farm, goats star on Open Creamery Day

by Jake Freudberg October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

Honey Wilde Farm was one of several creameries that opened its doors Sunday for the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day.

Food & Dining, Local & State, News

Swine and Stein Brewfest in Gardiner draws hundreds of craft beverage lovers

by Jake Freudberg October 11, 2025October 12, 2025

The brewfest, organized by Gardiner Main Street, returned for its 16th year, with more to offer than just beer.

Local & State, News

Somerset County commissioner vacancy triggers municipal caucus

by Jake Freudberg October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.