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Bowdoin student-podcasters interview Maine’s candidates for governor

by Katie Langley April 5, 2026April 11, 2026

The second season of ‘Pine State Politics,’ a podcast about Maine government created by Bowdoin College students, will be available April 13 on all major podcast platforms.

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1 person dies, 1 hospitalized after house fire in Readfield

by Staff Report April 4, 2026April 6, 2026

Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a fire in a home on Plains Road on Friday night.

Community, News, Politics

Drag storytime protests in Gorham spark library altercation

by Penelope Overton April 4, 2026April 6, 2026

Police investigate reports of assault and threats after a local man attempted to force his way into a private room at the Baxter Memorial Library.

Community, Food, Guides, News

5 of the best bakeries in Biddeford and Saco for a sweet (or savory) treat

by Sydney Richelieu April 4, 2026April 3, 2026

Need a birthday cake or simply a pick-me-up? Here’s our favorite spots to find some baked goods.

Community, Life & Culture, News, Religion and Values

Maine’s Jewish community observes Passover

by Drew Johnson April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The Chabad of Maine in Portland was one of many places where people gathered for Seders on Wednesday and Thursday.

Community, Maine, News

North Yarmouth man drowns while saving his children from rip current in Florida

by Dylan Tusinski April 3, 2026April 4, 2026

Ryan Jennings, 46, died while holding his daughter above the water as a rip current pulled them away from the shore, according to his wife, who is pregnant with their fourth child.

Community, Maine, News

Inmate at women’s prison files suit over housing of transgender prisoner

by Mark LaFlamme April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The suit by Katie Mountain claims she faced regular harassment and assault, and was punished by prison staff for complaining.

Business, Community, Health, News

Sanford residents raise concerns about environmental impact of proposed sludge plant

by Abigail Driscoll April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Attendees at a public forum Thursday questioned representatives from Aries Clean Technologies over their plan to build a PFAS-destroying facility that would heat sewage sludge to over 2,220 degrees. Many of the responses were met with jeers and boos.