In October 2023, a local Army Reservist opened fire inside two family businesses in Lewiston. Within minutes, 18 were killed and 13 wounded – and the largely pro-gun state was left reeling. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examined the failures and aftermath.
2024
Boys basketball: Spruce Mountain holds off Monmouth to keep undefeated streak alive
Jace Bessey leads the Phoenix with 21 points and Austin Armandi sinks four 3-pointers in a 60-49 victory.
Sidney homicide raises question: Why won’t authorities release victim’s name?
The attorney general’s office says it is not releasing the name of a 14-year-old boy found dead due to privacy concerns, but some lawyers and experts say they don’t buy that argument.
Ready for a fresh start? Kick off 2025 trekking through the Midcoast.
A new year welcomes new outdoor adventures. Hikers are invited to shake off holiday celebrations and explore Maine parks with free guided hikes on Wednesday.
Man shot, injured in Portland
The 37-year-old man was taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Public audits are falling behind throughout central Maine
Municipalities and school districts in some cases don’t have up-to-date financial data as auditors become harder to find.
Book arts group displays collection of miniatures at Rockland library
The Midcoast Maine Book Arts group invites the public to visit the Rockland Public Library during the month of January for its Miniature Book Exhibition. The pieces are on display during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There will […]
Registration for spring Maine Crafts Association workshops opens next week
Registration for a weekend of workshops in May with the Maine Crafts Association opens at noon Thursday, Jan. 9. The event includes three and a half days of studio workshops at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle with instructors, fellow students, craft artists and some fun after-hours programming. Some workshop included in the […]
Trump advisers accuse two Maine county jails of disobeying immigration law
America First Legal referred to Hancock and Cumberland counties as ‘sanctuary jurisdictions,’ but Cumberland County’s sheriff says the group is wrong and he follows the law.
Cooking at the Cove: A main, a side and a dessert for the wintering season
In my never-ending study of hygge (being content and cozy), I have come upon wonderful recipes of Scandinavian and Icelandic origin. This is my ongoing winter project — it’s helpful to embrace the season and not spend time wishing I were somewhere else. Here we have another quick meal to put together with simple ingredients. […]