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Why Timothy Simons is my favorite Hollywood Mainer | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The actor from Readfield, who is giving the UMaine commencement address this weekend, hasn’t gotten too big for his home state.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values

New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states

by Sean Scott The Maine Monitor May 2, 2026May 4, 2026

Maine is among the least religious states in the country. That could be a factor in its recent electoral history, one analyst says.

Health, Maine, News

Maine issues warning after mold in medical weed tests at 18 times recreational limit

by Dylan Tusinski May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

State authorities issued an advisory for medical cannabis patients after unsafe amounts of mold and pesticides were found in 2 strains of flower cultivated and sold by a Piscataquis County grower.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Staff at Portland arts center Space join union

by Ray Routhier May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Workers at Space on Congress Street are joining a union that represents employees at museums and other cultural institutions.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Maine paid family leave starts Friday. Who needs it most?

by Hannah Kaufman and Joe Lawlor April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

More than 2,000 working Mainers have pre-applied for paid family and medical leave, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Community, Health, News

Maine dental program for abuse survivors wins national award

by Rebecca Richard April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Finding Our Smiles, operated by Finding Our Voices, has received a Purple Ribbon Award for innovation in connecting survivors with dental providers across the state.