A major water main break on Broadway in South Portland early Tuesday morning is expected to cause traffic delays for at least 24 hours. At 4:09 a.m., the section of the water main between Main and Lincoln streets ruptured, causing rushing water on the road and traffic delays for morning commuters, according to South Portland […]

This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a fellow at Oasis Free Clinics in Brunswick, a no-cost health-care clinic supporting communities in need in Midcoast Maine. Oasis offers free medical, dental and vision care to members of our community who have nowhere else to turn, filling a critical gap in the community’s safety […]

Ninety-nine years ago, “after nearly a half century of controversy,” work finally began on June 6, 1926, to construct one of the most unique landmarks in Maine history, one which stands today as a true Midcoast legend. Much “litigation … between the pro and anti factions of Harpswell township” took center stage as locals argued […]

The high surf throughout Southern and Midcoast Maine caused by Hurricane Erin is a reminder that hurricane season is once again upon us. Storms like these have the potential to threaten Maine’s coast and pose risks to our heritage industries. As I’ve written before, LD 1, “An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine’s Communities, […]

Superintendents at three school districts talk about what changes students and families can expect in the 2025-26 school year.

The market has been held at the New Gloucester village for over 20 years and celebrated two of Maine's oldest artistic traditions.

The satisfaction derived from everyday interactions that make a difference in the lives of young people cannot be purchased at any price.

Should Sen. Susan Collins consider her career in jeopardy having voted against the big beautiful (disaster) bill? She is only partly in the camp of senators who have abdicated their roles and displayed obscene fealty while ignoring their constituents. They simply are not doing their jobs. The slashed funds had already been approved by a […]

Each day we watch the horror unfolding in Gaza. Its people are dying in ever increasing numbers from starvation and military attacks. The entire country is being reduced to rubble. Many of the victims are young children, babies and women. Food awaits distribution as the desperately hungry are murdered seeking this sustenance. Does anyone honestly […]

Mother of twins who died after the three were struck by a car in Albion last month is scheduled to return home Wednesday after spending weeks in the hospital for surgery and rehabilitation.