Chloe, Brianna, Skyla and A’myah met as freshman-year rommates and have housed together ever since.
April 2026
The transition to spring paddling requires preparation and practice | Column
Make sure you take all safety precautions and know how to roll.
Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation temporary ban on data centers
The bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills, who expressed concerns over its sweep.
The world’s oldest chicken lives in Portland. Her name is Gertie.
Guinness World Records has recognized a blind, jazz-loving, 15-year-old hen in Portland as the oldest living chicken on Earth.
Legislature passes first reform of Maine’s school funding formula in 2 decades
Gov. Mills plans to sign the bill — which would change the EPS formula by accounting for local poverty rates in state funding calculations and modernizing outdated regional adjustments — into law.
Maine Legislature rejects electronic tagging for deer
The bill would have introduced the option in 2027. Opponents raised concerns that electronic tagging would make it harder to gather critical biological data.
Maine Marathon sets a standard for charitable work
The primary beneficiaries are set for the 35th running on Oct. 4, and the event is approaching a significant fundraising milestone.
Biddeford woman runs Boston Marathon in honor of late mother
Jessica Johnson will complete her 4th Boston Marathon next week, raising money for cancer research in honor of her late mother.
What to expect in Bath’s proposed budget, up 11%
The budget will be tinkered with in a series of workshops before going to a city council vote in June.
Preview of the 2026 Maine spring high school sports season
Over two weeks, we’re sharing what we think you should know ahead of the baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and track seasons.