Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
2025
Balloon festival to rise again from Lewiston with ‘Star Wars’ theme
The same group that saved the event last year will be organizing this year’s festival, with Nate Libby, Lewiston’s economic development director, serving as festival administrator.
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday wins NBA’s social justice award
A week after winning the league’s sportsmanship award, Holiday is honored again by the NBA.
South Portland seeks community input for climate resiliency project
Open houses on May 12 and 21 are geared toward getting residents up to speed on the project and gaining feedback before it is finalized.
Falmouth, Cumberland-area schools see uptick in chronic absenteeism
Over 10% of students are missing 10% of school days in North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth.
We must cultivate trust as Maine’s fishing industry is faced with uncertainty
Fishing contributes greatly to Maine’s economy and is crucial to supporting coastal communities. When NOAA announced that it was terminating a $4.5 million Maine Sea Grant program, concerns were raised about how the discontinuation of Maine Sea Grant’s science and outreach would affect the state’s marine economy. Although the funding was restored just this past […]
A look at the candidates for Brunswick school board
Two candidates will face off for an at-large position on the board on June 10.
Falmouth Fire-EMS seeks high school seniors to apply for scholarship
The $2,500 award recognizes graduating high school seniors who plan to continue in the field of firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing or a related field.
NESCAC football teams embrace playoff rule change
The conference, which includes Colby, Bates, Bowdoin, is ending its ban on teams competing in the NCAA playoffs.
‘Fisherman core’ is the latest fashion fad. Here’s what Mainers think.
Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today’s trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no.