Newly released data suggest ‘alarming’ racial disparity among Maine’s COVID-19 cases

African Americans account for 1.7% of the state's population but 3.7% of the state's infections. The state CDC director says, ‘These disparities are concerning.’

Kapow! Black artists break the comic book mold

Five African-American artists talked recently about making their way through the changing world of comic books.

Kapow! Black artists break the comic book mold

Five African-American artists talked recently about making their way through the changing world of comic books.

Bates focuses on social justice on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Lewiston college community, with many area residents in attendance, eyes issues related to inequity and bias in everything from the college's origin to children's picture books.

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Rangeley RuKaBi three-part race has successful turnout

Lake Anasagunticook Association to host Raft Race at Canton Beach

This event is free and open to the public.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K seeks runners, walkers

The benefit event will take place in Lisbon Falls on Sept. 14, rain or shine.

ALT River Race to launch morning of Brewfest

The race will take off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, from the Festival Plaza boat launch on Main Street in Auburn.

Deputy Dennis P. Sampson Community 5K Run/Walk set for June 22

The funds raised will be used for a scholarship to a graduating Poland Regional High School student entering the field of first responders.