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Harpswell Schoolhouse restaurant announces closure

by Harpswell Anchor April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Owner Helen Norton said she is recovering from an accident, which requires her to put ‘everything other than recuperation on hold.’

Business, Community, News

Harpswell seeks new tenants for 2 wharf spaces near Orr’s Island Bridge

by J. Craig Anderson Harpswell Anchor April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The select board added new selection criteria on that give preference to applicants with the strongest ties to Harpswell.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

In stunning move, Janet Mills suspends Senate candidacy

by Randy Billings April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The move came as most indicators showed her trailing to Graham Platner in the Democratic primary.

Life & Culture, Maine

Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner

by Ray Routhier April 30, 2026May 2, 2026

Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.

Community, News, Schools and Education

South Portland delays elementary school reconfiguration

by Drew Johnson April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

The school board votes to extend by a year the timeline for the district to implement a reconfiguration plan while a committee works on a new one.

Business, Community, News, Times Record

Wiscasset farm sold to new owners, preserving it as farmland

by Paul Bagnall April 29, 2026May 1, 2026

The new owners plan to carry on Morris Farm’s traditions, while establishing new connections through e-commerce.

Maine, News

Child welfare bill dies when Maine lawmakers adjourn before taking final votes

by Gillian Graham April 29, 2026April 30, 2026

Advocates made a last push for a measure to give the Government Oversight Committee access to confidential records but the Senate’s vote to adjourn ended the effort.

Maine, News

South Portland couple say DHS called after they took videos of ICE activity

by Emily Allen April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The couple joined a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents illegally collected data from Mainers who were observing immigration enforcement in January.