The Aug. 15 shooting in Windham could have been handled better on multiple fronts.

I am a person living with a handicapping condition. I’ve voted in every election since I became eligible, and like many, I use absentee ballots to do so. What I do not appreciate is how opponents of voter ID laws use people like me as examples to argue against these measures. It’s offensive to suggest […]

In response to Maine Sen. Joe Martin's recent 'invitation,' this proud Canadian would like to shine a light on how America currently appears to the rest of the world.

Maine author Jerry Farnham will celebrate the release of his third book, “First Light,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Brady’s Restaurant, 25 Union St., Boothbay Harbor. Attendees will be able to meet the author and get a signed copy of the book. Have you wondered what would happen if “The Waltons” met the […]

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care will move into the 42,000-square-foot, 24/7 hospital that is currently under construction on Route 1 near the Falmouth spur.

The Westport Island Democrats are again hosting their traditional Labor Day picnic, this year with special musical guest Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers band, from 2-4 p.m. Monday. Sept. 1, at the “Old Town Hall” lawn. Special guest will be Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, of state District 48. All are welcome. Expect ragtime […]

The Grace Episcopal Church playground opens to families and kids this month, following a year of nonprofit fundraising.

Someone saw smoke and firefighters on their game cameras and called to warn about traps they had set to protect their belongings.

Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is 'monitoring the situation closely.'

The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.