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Westbrook man will serve 22 years for killing neighbor last year

by Emily Allen December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

James Fowler, 48, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the November 2024 death of 59-year-old Robert Seger.

Business, Food, Life & Culture

Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list

by Peggy Grodinsky December 9, 2025December 22, 2025

Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Temperatures fall below zero across Maine, but relief is on the horizon

by Morgan Womack December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Tuesday’s frigid lows — which fell to nearly minus 20 degrees in places — didn’t quite break records, though they came close, according to the National Weather Service.

Obituaries

Obituary: David Eric Mason

December 9, 2025

PORTLAND – David Eric Mason, 74, Portland, Maine, formerly of Manchester, NH, passed away on Dec. 5, 2025 surrounded by those …

Obituaries

Obituary: Johanne Georgia (Gibbs) Randall

December 9, 2025

PORTLAND – Johanne Georgia (Gibbs) Randall, 79, died on Dec. 5, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on March …

Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

‘We can’t be fighting among ourselves’: UMaine men’s hockey lacking identity

by Travis Lazarczyk December 8, 2025December 9, 2025

The positive team culture built over the last few seasons took a hit with recent losses.

Business, Food, Maine, News

New Japanese restaurant Aomori opens in Portland

by Tim Cebula December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

The restaurant in West Bayside was launched by the founding chef of Miyake and Pai Men Miyake and his family.

Boys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?

by Travis Lazarczyk December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.