The nearest public road was 19 miles through the woods.

The Freedom Select Board voted unanimously Saturday to reject a consent decree that could have resolved an ongoing lawsuit ...

Every U.S. state, including Maine, can generally lower its minimum wage — but stipulations apply. The federal minimum wage ...

The director of the Curtis Memorial Library in town shares some of her favorite places to eat, drink, shop and enjoy nature.

Maine Poetry Out Loud State Final is set for Waterville, 'The Crucible' will be staged in Skowhegan, Gubbulidis will perform ...

The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell oversized stuffed cookies on the honor system to ATVers.

Laura Pomerleau started selling her cooking from a trail-side stand outside her home; now she also delivers them to various convenience stores in central Maine.

On Jan. 8, I was accepted at a homeless shelter in Augusta. I had been homeless since Oct. 31, 2025, so this news felt like a blessing. It meant no more nights outside and less uncertainty about my ...

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Wilbur’s of Maine is one of a number of participants in the 5th annual Freeport Chocolate Festival. (Courtesy of Wilbur’s of Maine) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Freeport. eventbrite.com.

Tyler Witham-Jordan, 31, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Makinzlee Handrahan.

On Nov. 4, 2025, a referendum was put to Maine voters regarding changing state election laws and requiring voter ID at the polls. By a nearly 2-to-1 margin, Mainers rejected this initiative. On Feb.