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UMaine to return human remains, burial objects to Wabanaki Nations

by Reuben M. Schafir March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The remains and tools were excavated from sites across the state starting in the 1960s.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs

by Drew Johnson March 10, 2026March 12, 2026

The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.

Business, Food, Maine, News

New bakery and cafe coming to Freeport

by Tim Cebula March 10, 2026March 19, 2026

Spün Bakery aims to open on Mechanic Street in June.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Man sentenced in killing of Waldoboro man

by Emily Allen March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Jason Goucher Hewett, 1 of 3 defendants prosecutors say were involved in the case, will serve 2 years in prison in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in 2024.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Search of Waterboro home is connected to California investigation, officials say

by Drew Johnson March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Few details have emerged about last week’s search at a Main Street residence, though investigators’ presence drew lots of attention.

Maine, News

Saco ends mobile home rent moratorium, despite pushback from park residents

by Sydney Richelieu March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The City Council plans to explore other options for rent stabilization but voted Monday to end the months-old moratorium, noting that a majority of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park residents have reached an agreement with the park’s owners.