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‘Real experience’: 7 Gould Academy students win NASA rover challenge

by Rose Lincoln April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

‘You’re not going to get this by sitting in a classroom’: The student-led engineering group earned the top prize and multiple honors in global competition.

Community, Maine, News

Here’s how Maine is celebrating Earth Day 2026

by Joe Charpentier April 22, 2026April 21, 2026

Communities across Maine are celebrating April 22’s Earth Day throughout the week.

Community, Maine, News

Ahead of Portland fashion show, breast cancer survivors heal together

by Hannah Kaufman April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

‘We kept fixing each other,’ one model said.

Community, News

Maine National Guard uses Black Hawk helicopter to rescue hikers on Bigelow Mountain

by Drew Johnson and Morgan Womack April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.

Maine, News

Peaks Island author’s novelette a finalist for prestigious science fiction award

by Drew Johnson April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Catherynne M. Valente’s ‘When He Calls Your Name’ is vying for a 2026 Hugo Award.

Business, Community, Health, Life & Culture, News, Times Record

Women’s clothing boutique expands into bigger Bath storefront

by Paul Bagnall April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

The Over the Moon Boutique, focused on women’s support and comfort, has moved to a larger location on Centre Street in Bath.

Business, Maine, News

Maine company to resume island mail delivery, despite Postal Service’s $400K unpaid tab

by Drew Johnson April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

Penobscot Island Air says mail will be delivered to Midcoast islands Wednesday, now that the Postal Service has agreed to pay a quarter of its nearly $400K balance by the end of the week.

Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins’ role in budget oversight looms as election issue

by Billy Kobin April 21, 2026April 23, 2026

Maine’s Republican senator chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, but critics say President Donald Trump has had his way with Congress on spending decisions.