Teams statewide head on long road trips; No. 1 battles No. 2 as Portland meets Thornton Academy.
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Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in Maine
Several clubs are holding album-release parties this weekend and a film event tied to the album opens at theaters Friday.
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Maine towns are installing AI-enabled surveillance systems despite privacy concerns
Some police departments are leasing cameras from Flock, a company facing scrutiny for its increasingly pervasive surveillance tools and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Trust for Local News workers vote to expand union
Nearly 50 employees, including reporters, photographers and advertising staff, join the News Guild of Maine after holding an election with the National Labor Relations Board.
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H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale
While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Central Maine towns grapple with rate hikes announced by regional ambulance service
Delta Ambulance officials announced a $20 to $25 increase in per capita rates for 2026 at the China town office Wednesday morning. That number could rise, officials said.
Posted inLetters
Downtown Waterville smells like cannabis | Letter
The pleasant, homey aromas along College Avenue have been driven out. It feels to me like we’re losing something.
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In his visits to Maine, Robert Redford emphasized hope and collaboration
The actor, director and activist, who died Tuesday, spoke at Bowdoin in 1982, and was Colby’s commencement speaker in 2015.
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See the concerts across Maine we’re recommending for the rest of 2025
Venues around the state are bringing in a wide range of musical genres.