Maine Arts Commission hosts Poetry Out Loud in Waterville

Pendo Dawe of Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport has been named the 2025 Maine Poetry Out Loud State Champion.

University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students

Students are recognized for academic achievement for the fall 2024.

Augusta-area Scouting America holds annual Merit Badge College

Scouts from central, western and southern Maine participated.

Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public

Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school's website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.

At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election

Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.

Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up

More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.

Wild Blueberry Weekend a tasty celebration of Maine

The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state's wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country's wild blueberries.

Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home

The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.

Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe

George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column 'What's Up.' He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.

Schools attend 25th Maine Model United Nations Conference