I think I’ve finally gotten over my holiday baking mode and am back to reality. Sort of. For the next several weeks, I plan to pepper my column (and my own life) with more healthy choices including vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Don’t worry though, I won’t completely leave out more decadent offerings. I’m just […]
2025
Sand for Seniors effort expands to Lincoln County
What started as one Boothbay Harbor resident’s idea to protect people in slippery conditions has grown into a community effort. This winter, local fishermen and businesses are helping provide seniors across the Pemaquid Peninsula with free buckets of sand.
UNE professor part of groundbreaking study on wetland carbon storage
The recently published research utilized a novel method involving tea leaves to study carbon sequestration in wetland ecosystems across 28 countries.
Suspect in Edgecomb homicide arrested on sailboat in San Diego
Maine State Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Luke Krott, of Edgecomb.
Susan Collins officially named chair of powerful Senate committee
Maine’s senior senator now leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, which oversees spending decisions.
Windham man sentenced to 15 years for child porn, abuse
Cote Noonan, 33, was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $108,000 in restitution to his victims.
USM eliminates 6 marketing positions
A University of Southern Maine administrator said the decision follows an assessment of department strategy. The university plans to create 5 new positions in their place.
Suspects in fatal Morrill’s Corner attack ask judge to lift no-contact orders
The 5 suspects pleaded not guilty last month to elevated aggravated assault charges related to the July shooting that killed 54-year-old Susan McHugh, of Gray.
Rep. Jared Golden backs 2 constitutional amendments
The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
Mt. Ararat suspends boys hockey team activities in wake of bullying investigation
The co-op team, including Lisbon and Morse students, had two practices canceled, and its game Wednesday is postponed.