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Embracing Maine’s cold and dark season with a full moon hike

by Sophie Burchell February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

As the February ‘Snow Moon’ rises, land trusts and outdoor organizations get Mainers outside and appreciating the season.

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Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

by Penelope Overton February 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

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Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.

Maine, News

Portland City Council urges Gov. Mills to enact 60-day eviction moratorium

by Andrew Rice February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The council also authorized Mayor Mark Dion to participate on behalf of the city in litigation against immigration enforcement.

Maine, News

Mother, brother of UMaine student who died after gas leak at plant say they are heartbroken

by Abigail Driscoll February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Kasie Malcolm, a junior engineering student from Japan who had roots in Sanford, died last week while working at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville.

Maine, News, Times Record

‘We’re fed up’: Midcoast students walk out to protest ICE

by Katie Langley February 2, 2026February 5, 2026

Students from several schools in the region met at the Sagadahoc Bridge in Bath on Monday afternoon to speak out against immigration arrests.

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5 fun things to do in Harpswell

by Megan Gray February 2, 2026June 11, 2026

The head of a local land trust shares his favorite spots in town.

Maine, News

Shenna Bellows says she was doxed for stance on ICE

by Drew Johnson February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Maine’s secretary of state, also a Democratic candidate for governor, said she is ‘not backing down’ following a slew of ‘vicious and nasty’ phone calls after her personal information was spread online.