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After 2 years some of Maine’s electric school buses remain parked

by Emily Duggan September 13, 2025September 15, 2025

District officials say they do not know what to do with the inoperable buses that were provided through the federal Clean School Bus program.

Health, Maine, News

Kyle Rancourt talks gravel riding and a new Dempsey Challenge route | Face Time

by Kendra Caruso September 13, 2025September 13, 2025

The local cyclist and founder of Pinebury apparel helped organizers add a gravel component to the Challenge, offering some off-road riding.

Maine, News

You have Dempsey Challenge questions? We have answers.

by Kendra Caruso September 13, 2025September 22, 2025

Yes, Patrick will be there. That’s just the beginning.

Health, Maine, News

Dempsey Challenge to kick off Saturday with Patrick, new routes, a full ‘happiness meter’

by Kendra Caruso September 13, 2025September 15, 2025

The Dempsey Center ‘was absolutely, like, a light of hope, a beacon of hope in such a dark, upside-down time,’ says one cancer survivor.

News

Maineiacs set to reign again in Lewiston | Letter

by Deb Sayer September 13, 2025September 12, 2025

It is with tremendous enthusiasm that I encourage members of our community to support the new Lewiston Maineiacs hockey team at the Colisée, 190 Birch St. Lewiston, on the opening weekend of Sept. 19 and 20. The original Maineiacs team was a fixture of my childhood and, at age 25, I have wonderful memories of […]

Health, Maine, News

What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access

by Staff Report September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 – 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Staffer on 2020 campaign of Maine U.S. Senate candidate found guilty of theft

by Drew Johnson September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A Hancock County jury found that Matthew McDonald embezzled $225,000 from Max Linn, who mounted an unsuccessful campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.