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Farmington’s Lion’s Den Thrift Shop reopens after renovations

by Pam Harnden May 19, 2025May 20, 2025

After special sales and being closed for renovations, The Lion’s Den Thrift Shop on Broadway in Farmington held a preview May 15 followed by its grand opening May 16.

News

Looking Back for May 19: ‘Obscene’ magazines, Relay for Life, and well-behaved music fans

May 19, 2025May 15, 2025

Looking Back for May 19

Maine, Nation / World

Maine State Library layoffs, closures part of national trend after Trump order

by NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Maine has laid off a fifth of its staff and temporarily closed its state library after not receiving the remainder of its annual funding

Nation / World, News

Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press May 18, 2025May 19, 2025

The 82-year-old former president was diagnosed Friday, his office said.

Maine, Politics

Some Maine criminal records would automatically be sealed under bill before Legislature

by Emily Bader The Maine Monitor May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Supporters say it’s about time. Opponents want to see more research, and say the bill contradicts findings of a recent committee that recommended further study.

Maine, Politics

Maine’s public transportation options are limited. Lawmakers would like to change that.

by Adrienne Washington The Maine Monitor May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Public transit options currently meet only about 11% of the state’s total transportation needs, according to a recent report.

Boston Red Sox, Nation / World, News, Sports

Rafael Devers snaps Red Sox skid with 1st career walk-off homerun

by Gabrielle Starr Boston Herald (TNS) May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Devers turned a Pierce Johnson 2-1 curveball into the first walk-off home run of his career.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Organizers behind Lewiston’s permanent shelter eye alternate locations

by Andrew Rice May 18, 2025May 19, 2025

Negotiations to purchase the former Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on Lincoln Street have taken longer than anticipated, and those involved say other locations are being explored.