Why keep glaring at one another across a yawning divide?
2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
The ways Maine was forever changed by 2025 | Column
New license plates, the last Farmers’ Almanac and other developments that redefined our culture.
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Posted inMaine, News
A new Maine tax will have you paying more for Netflix after Jan. 1
Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu will now be included in the state’s 5.5% sales tax. Tax increases are also taking effect for cigarettes and adult-use cannabis.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Enjoy Maine on a budget with 17 free or cheap things to do
Don’t sleep on these bargains, including several colleges that offer free admission to their art galleries.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
What to expect when Maine lawmakers return to Augusta
With the highly consequential 2026 elections on the horizon, partisan tensions will likely dominate the next legislative session.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Trail Blazers snap Celtics’ 4-game winning streak
Boston’s Jaylen Brown scores 37 points, tying Larry Bird’s record for consecutive 30-point games with nine.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots QB Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP
New England’s quarterback threw for five touchdowns in less than three quarters in Sunday’s win over the Jets.
Posted inMaine, News
Free ski day at Quarry Road Trails
The recreation area in Waterville hosted Community Ski Free Day & WinterKids Family Day on Sunday. Photos by Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Drake Maye throws 5 TD passes, Patriots clinch first AFC East title since 2019
New England wins the division with a victory over New York and Buffalo’s loss to Philadelphia.
Posted inMaine, News
Wintry mix to fall Monday morning across Maine
Freezing rain could make roads icy during the morning commute.