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Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Bangor father pleads guilty to murder of 10-year-old son

by Emily Allen June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Joshua Smith was 1 of 3 adult caretakers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith.

Maine, News

Former Portland resident brings pre-Revolutionary War artifacts back to Maine

by Chloe Swedberg June 11, 2026June 13, 2026

The Cape Elizabeth and Maine historical societies received two new contributions from former Mainer Bill Thompson: cannonballs from a shipwreck off Cape Elizabeth and a 250-year-old statue of William Pitt.

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Portland women’s soccer team sells out 5,000 season ticket deposits

by Steve Craig June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Maine soccer fans show immediate support for a team that will begin play in 2027.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum

by Riley Board June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.

This updated 1960 cottage is for sale on Lower Springy Pond in Otis. (Courtesy of Tashia Porter)

Business, Maine, News

See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford

by Kelley Bouchard June 11, 2026June 15, 2026

Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.