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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M

by Rachel Ohm February 16, 2026March 2, 2026

Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.

Fact Brief, Maine, Nation & World, News

Did Canada retroactively expand citizenship by descent in 2025? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The change allows anyone who can prove their descent from a Canadian ancestor to be recognized as a citizen. Earlier rules limited automatic citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Collins supports voter ID requirements approved by US House

by Rachel Ohm February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

The SAVE America Act would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and a photo ID to cast ballots, in federal races.

Do This, Life & Culture, Maine, News

5 things to do in Biddeford

by Aimsel Ponti February 16, 2026June 11, 2026

The artistic director of City Theater has several suggestions.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Portland’s sweet past: Historical cake photos from the 1950s

by Aimsel Ponti February 16, 2026February 13, 2026

The city has always had a sweet tooth, and there are photos to prove it.

Arts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News

The street band playing Portland protests is loud and easy to love | Column

by Leslie Bridgers February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Anyone can join the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, which just had its busiest year yet.

Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News

‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday

by Kelley Bouchard February 15, 2026February 16, 2026

The popular PBS show held its first appraisal event in Maine last summer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.

Business, Maine, News

Maine leaders pitch solutions to enhance grid as temperatures drop and electricity prices soar

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor February 15, 2026February 17, 2026

Natural gas prices spiked to their highest level ever in New England in January, driving up the cost of electricity. Experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to bring electricity prices down long-term.

Maine, News