Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
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Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
Former Ogunquit man identified as killer in Massachusetts cold case
Investigators say they used genetic genealogy testing to identify the late Joseph Leo Boudreau as the person who killed an Ayer woman in 1980.
Wells-Ogunquit district voters approve school budget
Voters in Wells also rejected an ordinance to allow cannabis stores in the general business district.
Canadian wildfires prompt another air quality alert for coastal Maine
Smoke from the wildfires is expected to move out by Tuesday but could return as the fires continue to burn across Canada.
Check out 6 of the best events in Maine this week
There’s 2nd Friday in Brunswick, BonAire! in Ogunquit, roller derby in Westbrook and screenings of ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,’ among other events.
Artist Nicole Wittenberg paints the way Maine feels
Wittenberg has two solo shows in Maine this summer at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
French-inspired cafe to open location in Falmouth
Mornings in Paris has three other locations in Maine, and plans to open its doors in Falmouth’s town center this July.
2025 Maine fall fairs & festivals: Explore our list
From midway rides to eating contests and livestock pulls to demolition derbies, Maine’s fairs and festivals have something for everyone.
Ogunquit’s gay-friendly reputation was born from protest and rebellion
Longtime residents remember when its thriving arts scene drew members of the LGBTQ community — and the backlash that they fought against.