Local & State

Fingerprinting set to begin for employees in child care

Former Gov. Paul LePage's refusal to implement the requirement ultimately cost the state $800,000 in federal grants.

Local & State

Advocates seek reforms to state retirement system for disabled workers

Many agree the hurdles are too high in Maine; data show applications plummeted since 2015.

Politics

In Portland, Tulsi Gabbard says U.S. should scale back military operations overseas

The long-shot Democratic presidential candidate, who is a military veteran and Hawaii congresswoman, makes her pitch to about 150 people at the University of Southern Maine.

Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: At Back Bay Grill, the food is still stellar, along with the service

Four decades in, the dining room could use an update, but the excellent food makes up for any decorative shortcomings.

Arts & Entertainment

With recycling machine, Rockland artist plans to take carbon-neutral resolution on the road

Kim Bernard is using a Kindling Fund grant to turn recycled plastic into material for art.

Food

Need a recipe for a fun school break?

Milk Maggie, eat Mickey, visit Lenny or try other food-related activities in Greater Portland that parents and kids can do together – or on their own – while school is out.

Varsity Maine

High school sports championships? We got you covered

Editorials

Our View: Don’t shroud Maine’s legal pot market in secrecy

The state should make sure that the licensing process is open, and the public has a right to know.