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Camp Ellis celebrates summer, working waterfront at Harborfest

by Sophie Burchell August 10, 2025August 10, 2025

The Saco neighborhood joyfully celebrated preservation and resilience of its fishing community and shoreline with games, food, music and a “crab derby.”

Maine, News

Maritime memorial celebrates life of Maine paddleboarder killed in Union

by Robert F. Bukaty and Patrick Whittle Associated Press August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

A procession of boats, some decked out with flowers, honored Sunshine Stewart on Sunday in the Tenants Harbor section of St. George where she lived.

Life & Culture, Maine, Religion and Values

Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline

by Sean Scott The Maine Monitor August 10, 2025August 14, 2025

New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.

Maine, News

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Scarborough

by Sophie Burchell August 10, 2025August 10, 2025

The Amtrak train struck the person around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday evening, said Scarborough Police.

Maine, News

Mother charged with manslaughter after toddler found dead in vehicle in Milford

by Sophie Burchell August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

Maine State Police arrested a woman from Pennsylvania after her 3-year-old was found dead Saturday evening.

Maine, News

Game wardens recover 2 bodies in Grand Falls Flowage

by Sophie Burchell August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

The victims were anglers from Texas and Massachusetts, and the deaths are not considered suspicious.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine hospitals wait years to be reimbursed for serving low-income residents

by Randy Billings August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

Hospitals are already under financial strain. Federal and state policies affecting Maine’s Medicaid program will only add pressure.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.

by Riley Board August 10, 2025August 9, 2025

In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.