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This Portland woman recognized herself in a historical photo – 80 years later

Reta Morrill, a fifth-generation Peaks Island resident, recalls her school days riding a Casco Bay ferry to and from school.

Irene Drago will share her new historical-fiction novel at Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath on Friday.

Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.

Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.

The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.

by J. Craig Anderson Harpswell Anchor April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

After a major snowstorm shut down production of ‘The Harpswell Incident,’ the students pivoted to making a dystopian drama called ‘Days of August.’

A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.

by Staff report April 15, 2026April 20, 2026

Maine cookbook author Kathy Gunst is leading the workshops.

Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.

by Jon Calame April 15, 2026May 12, 2026

Affordable housing remains a barrier in a social system on the verge of breaking.