Maddy Poitras leads the Hawks to a convincing season-opening victory.
April 2026
Maine National Guard uses Black Hawk helicopter to rescue hikers on Bigelow Mountain
The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.
Peaks Island author’s novelette a finalist for prestigious science fiction award
Catherynne M. Valente’s ‘When He Calls Your Name’ is vying for a 2026 Hugo Award.
Skowhegan baseball outlasts Brunswick to win season opener
The River Hawks score the final five runs to win the first official game on their new home field.
Women’s clothing boutique expands into bigger Bath storefront
The Over the Moon Boutique, focused on women’s support and comfort, has moved to a larger location on Centre Street in Bath.
Meet the next inductees into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame
The 2026 class features 11 athletes and coaches.
Maine company to resume island mail delivery, despite Postal Service’s $400K unpaid tab
Penobscot Island Air says mail will be delivered to Midcoast islands Wednesday, now that the Postal Service has agreed to pay a quarter of its nearly $400K balance by the end of the week.
Susan Collins’ role in budget oversight looms as election issue
Maine’s Republican senator chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, but critics say President Donald Trump has had his way with Congress on spending decisions.
Lloyd Ferriss, known for writing about Maine outdoors, dies at 84
Ferriss had a long career as a features writer and gardening columnist at the Portland Press Herald.
Guitar-playing storyteller Ellis Paul to take the Boothbay Harbor Opera House stage
The award-winning singer-songwriter will perform Saturday, April 25.