Freeport’s Nathan Bidi-Ohane was recently honored as an Anthem Hero at Portland Sea Dogs’ Hadlock Field for his courage in fighting sickle cell disease. As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s continued commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, the company has […]
2023
‘Massive’ housing development fires up tension in Gorham
Neighbors and some town officials say the town is ill-prepared to handle the impact of the proposed housing and apartment project off Robie Street.
Mitt Romney says he will not seek a second term in the Senate
Romney is critical of both Trump and Biden, and says most Republicans are drawn to a ‘populist demagogue message.’ His decision not to seek reelection is likely to be the end of the 2012 GOP presidential nominee’s political career.
Learn how to play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ at Rockland Public Library
Have you been wanting to try “Dungeons & Dragons” but don’t know where to start? Rockland Public Library is hosting an introduction to the game from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the library’s Community Room. Participants will learn the fundamentals of how to play this fantasy-world game. Experienced Game Master Lucien […]
Patten Free Library awarded $100K to improve space and resources for remote workers
Patten Free Library has been awarded $100,000 in the Remote Work through Libraries Initiative administered by the Maine State Library and the Department of Economic and Community Development. Patten Free Library serves the city of Bath and the adjacent towns of Arrowsic, West Bath, Georgetown and Woolwich. As a community and business hub for the […]
Top state Senate Republican to lead DeSantis campaign in Maine
Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, will help lead Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign in Maine, along with former House Republican leader Josh Tardy and state Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport.
NFL notebook: Union calls for all-grass fields in wake of Rodgers injury
The players’ union calls for the change less than 48 hours after a season-ending injury to four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
New Hampshire won’t block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
The secretary of state rejects claims made in lawsuits that Trump is ineligible to run for the White House again under a rarely used clause under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Hurricane watch issued for Down East Maine as Lee spins northward
The storm is expected to weaken in intensity but grow in size as it travels north, and it could make a direct hit in Maine this weekend.
Escaped murderer arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pennsylvania
Law enforcement’s big break came overnight as a plane fitted with a thermal imaging camera picked up Danelo Souza Cavalcante’s heat signal.