Doughty’s Island Market, the ‘heartbeat’ of Chebeague Island since 1961, closed its doors on Tuesday with an outpouring of thanks from the community.
Chebeague Island
Hop into Big Night, Maine’s evening of amphibian migration
On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.
An island in Maine’s Casco Bay is losing its only store
‘It’s been the pulse of the island for a very long time,’ said Joshua Doughty, whose family has run Doughty’s Island Market on Chebeague Island since 1961.
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Across the board, the cost of everyday life is rising. Mainers deserve leadership that prioritizes stability, transparency and lowering costs, not adding to them.
The story the walls of the State House tell | Column
May the inclusion of female leaders in the halls of the Capitol send the message to young women that they belong.
How you can stay engaged to help shape Maine’s future | Column
State Senate President Mattie Daughtry believes the legislative process belongs to the people.
Black history lives in our community | Column
In Maine, Black history goes back centuries, woven into the lives of enslaved people, freed Black families and multiracial communities who built lives here despite systemic barriers.
The federal government is lighting our Constitution on fire | Column
Whether you support strong immigration laws or not, what should concern all of us is how power is being exercised and whether the Constitution is still setting the rules.
Distraction or delivery? What Mainers expect from Augusta | Column
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and fellow Democrats focus on housing, child care and cost-of-living solutions.
A preview for the upcoming legislative session from Sen. Daughtry
The Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature will begin on Jan. 7, 2026.