The USS Spruance has seized a vessel in the Arabian Sea that was allegedly trying to avoid the US blockade.
2026
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Which housing bills will, won’t or might become law in Maine this year
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine public schools should stop blaming parents, start rebuilding trust | Opinion
Whichever path administrators choose will shape the future of education in the state.
Posted inCommunity, News
New Gloucester Historical Society hosts presentation on Portland Observatory
Docent Jim Nadeau addressed the society, whose curator, Tom Blake, is a longtime friend.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen net federal status as ‘farmers of the sea’
The launch of a seafood office in the US Department of Agriculture signals a shift in national food policy, allowing fishing families to tap into the same safety nets offered to traditional farmers.
Posted inLetters
Stop Trump’s war-making spree | Letter
I would like to add my voice to those who have already written to protest the president’s illegal war in Iran, on top of his unjustified attacks and threats of attack on other parts of the world. Congress has the power to restrain Trump’s war-making spree and I call on them to act without delay […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox lose starter Sonny Gray, but rally to beat Tigers
Gray leaves with right hamstring soreness before Ceddanne Rafaela hits a two-run single in the seventh to help Boston rally on Patriots’ Day.
Posted inCommunity
Falmouth schools pass cell phone ban in advance of new state law | Column
Falmouth schools will ban student cell phones for the 2026-27 school year, following suit with a new statewide law. On Wednesday, April 15, the Falmouth School Board approved a policy that states, “students are not permitted to carry, wear or access personal cell phones, smart watches, or other PEDs [personal electronic devices] during the school […]
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
With job opening posted, Skowhegan field hockey coach search under way
The school has asked for players’ insight in its search for Paula Doughty’s replacement.
Posted inLetters
No tax on Social Security, eh? | Letter
Once again we are being scammed by the false promises of politicians. They all sound good when wanting our votes, but someone needs to explain the meaning of the word “no” to those who promised no tax on Social Security and overtime. Anyone who recently filed their tax return has learned that “No” doesn’t mean […]