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Community, Cops & Courts, News

Longtime Wells police chief reflects on decades of service

by Abigail Driscoll June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

Chief Jo-Ann Putnam retired Monday; she had worked in Wells since 1985 and as chief since 2008.

Community, Cops & Courts, News

Teen charged after shooting house in Sebago, officials say

by Teddy Almond June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a car driving recklessly and eventually discovered that the 2 teens had been in possession of a handgun.

Community, News

Lisbon can’t restore EMS funding until July

by Kendra Caruso June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Some councilors are looking for cuts in other areas of the 2027 budget to restore Lisbon Emergency funding they reduced last month.

Business, Maine, News

Builders of Portland cold storage facility push state to close payment loophole

by Penelope Overton June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Subcontractors say they are owed millions of dollars and that if the state doesn’t take action, local firms could refuse to bid on future state projects.

Community, Maine, News

South Portland considers adding workforce housing

by Dana Richie June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

The Affordable Housing Committee will come up with recommendations for a city-owned parcel.

Community, News

The Falmouth Spur bridge and surrounding roads could be getting major overhaul

by Sophie Burchell June 3, 2026June 6, 2026

The Maine Department of Transportation’s proposal is still in the early stages — but its estimated $65-75 million price tag could make it among the most expensive transportation projects in Maine’s history.

Business, Community, Maine, News

2 new hotels are planned near the Maine Mall. Some local businesses aren’t happy.

by Dana Richie June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

A nearby shopping plaza will be torn down and the tenants will be displaced.

Letters

Stephen Plympton for Buxton selectman | Letter

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

I am pleased to endorse Stephen Plympton for Buxton selectman. Although I am not a resident of Buxton, I have worked alongside Plympton for more than 15 years through the fire service and currently through nonprofit work. Throughout that time, I have seen firsthand his ability to solve problems, bring people together and lead with […]