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Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?

by Dylan Tusinski May 31, 2026May 30, 2026

Specific reasons for the turnover vary, but the underlying causes and downstream effects are consistent across the state.

Community

Kennebec County residents don’t vote in local elections. Is there a fix?

by Ethan Horton May 31, 2026May 30, 2026

Small town elections, especially in the spring, draw only small crowds who decide big questions.

Maine, News

This Dalmatian comforted firefighters in Searsmont

by Rachel Estabrook May 31, 2026May 30, 2026

Halligan’s handler, Timothy Nickels, wants to support his fellow first responders in ways that he had needed when he was active.

Community, Do This, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine

Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine

by Staff Report May 31, 2026June 15, 2026

Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Read the full statement from Graham Platner’s wife about his texts with other women

by Rachel Ohm May 30, 2026May 31, 2026

Platner’s campaign released a statement from Amy Gertner following a report in the Wall Street Journal that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with other women early in their marriage.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Graham Platner’s wife worried about texts he sent to other women before campaign launch

by Rachel Ohm May 30, 2026June 1, 2026

The Wall Street Journal first reported Saturday that Amy Gertner had told a campaign aide she found the explicit texts early on in their marriage.

Community, News

Biddeford Girl Scouts open Pet Paws Pantry to help local dogs

by Sydney Richelieu May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

The pantry, located at Biddeford’s Rotary Park, offers free toys and leashes for pets and pet owners.

Business, Maine, News

Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy

by Kelley Bouchard May 30, 2026May 29, 2026

Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty threaten to make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.