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Freeport residents review proposed Route 1 projects

by Paul Bagnall April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The Maine Department of Transportation, Stantec and Freeport planners are asking residents for feedback on the proposed Village Corridor Initiative projects.

Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution

by Billy Kobin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.

Community, Do This, Guides, News

5 ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Midcoast

by Katie Langley April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A new Earth Day Festival in Brunswick, opportunities to learn about nature and more.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Brewer schools, widow of conservative activist reach $350,000 settlement

by Riley Board April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Patricia McBreairty, the widow of Shawn McBreairty, will receive the payout from the Bangor-area district following a lawsuit filed in 2024.

Arts & Entertainment, News

Dystopian student film imagines a darker Harpswell — in Appalachia?

by J. Craig Anderson Harpswell Anchor April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

After a major snowstorm shut down production of ‘The Harpswell Incident,’ the students pivoted to making a dystopian drama called ‘Days of August.’

Community, News, Outdoors, Sports

A Lewiston native hikes the Appalachian Trail toward home

by Alex Lear April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Joe Rando, a 1984 Lewiston High School graduate, started the 2,200-mile journey in February. So far, he says, he hasn’t let the ‘quit days’ get to him.