Several residents pleaded with the council to pass the proposal, saying the rising prices — which have more than doubled for some — could force them out of their homes.
2026
This Mainer goes all in for beloved Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos take on the New England Patriots for a spot in Super Bowl 60, and David Douglass is invested.
Midcoast district shaping plan to renovate or close schools
The district is evaluating several options for its buildings and may close, rebuild or rehab some aging schools.
Orrington infant had multiple injuries when she died, autopsy finds
The baby’s father has been charged with murder and is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
Documentary highlights challenges of aging wastewater infrastructure
Bath municipal employees are taking part in a Q&A Thursday after the screening of a documentary focusing on municipal wastewater systems.
Maine must remain governed by the rule of law | Letter
As a paralegal at a Maine civil rights law firm, I am trained to view the world through the lens of the rule of law. This principle dictates that everyone — including federal agents — is accountable to the same set of laws. Recent events in Minnesota and in Maine suggest a continuing shift toward […]
Portland City Council approves new police oversight board despite union’s concerns
The board is more than 3 years in the making since voters approved its creation in a 2022 referendum.
Asylum seeker arrested at ICE field office in Scarborough now in Massachusetts
Yanick Joao Carneiro asked a U.S. District Judge to order his release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine asked that his request be dismissed.
Maine’s Hearts of Pine face big test in Year 2: Staying relevant
After a highly successful first season, Maine’s professional soccer team sees areas for growth and challenges to be met.
Valuing your neighbors and how I became a King | Column
We have immigrant neighbors in our communities who are scared — so what can we do to support them?