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2026
Maine native Timothy Simons nominated for Critics Choice Award
The Readfield native was nominated for his role in the Netflix show ‘Nobody Wants This.’ The awards show airs Sunday night.
‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking
The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.
I was there for one of the Navy’s finest hours. Today, I despair. | Opinion
The assistance offered to Cuban refugees during the Mariel Boatlift stands in stark contrast to America’s recent actions in the Caribbean.
Scarborough preparing for productive 2026 | In the Know
As 2025 comes to a close it is that time of the year to reflect on the past and look to the future. I wanted to acknowledge some of our community’s notable accomplishments and preview the year ahead. This past year we completed a number of vital initiatives that will allow Scarborough to prepare and […]
Celtics pull away in fourth quarter to beat Kings
Jaylen Brown has a double-double and Boston improves to 3-1 on its five-game road trip.
Cooper Flagg scores 12 points in Mavs’ loss to 76ers
Tyrese Maxey scores 34 points to lead Philadelphia to the win.
Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
Upper Machias Bay Master Plan moves forward nearly 2 years after destructive downtown flood
At a community meeting earlier this month, residents discussed wastewater infrastructure, erosion control, emergency response and other strategies to guard against future flooding.
Washington County projects less than 3 months’ worth of cash flow entering the new year
County commissioners voted to reduce the mileage reimbursement rate from a federal standard to a state standard to save money.