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Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups

by Kelley Bouchard October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.

Arts & Entertainment, Health, Life & Culture, Maine

Where older Mainers can get deals and discounts

by Aimsel Ponti October 16, 2025October 15, 2025

There are reduced prices available for a wide range of offerings, including park passes, train fares and movie tickets.

Maine, News

St. Dom’s group looking for location for new high school

by Mark LaFlamme October 15, 2025October 16, 2025

Plans are in the works for a ‘fully independent private high school, in the Catholic tradition, starting in the fall of 2026.’

Health, Maine, News

Veterans helping homeless veterans

by Russ Dillingham October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Maine Bureau of Veterans Services’ Homeless Stand Down comes to Lewiston.

Maine, News

Former Lewiston police chief nominated to be Maine’s U.S. Marshal

by Mark LaFlamme October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

David St. Pierre’s leadership during the mass shooting in October 2023 was listed as one reason the former chief was nominated for the position.

Maine, News

No one injured in school bus collision in New Sharon

by Donna M. Perry October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Parents were notified that the 14 students from Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon were OK.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Lawmakers order review of DHHS actions in case of Chelsea teen charged with murders

by Rachel Ohm October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a review of the state’s involvement in the case of a Chelsea teen accused of killing 2 people in June while he was allegedly in foster care.