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Maine joins 24 states suing Trump administration over expected lapse in SNAP benefits

by Rachel Ohm October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

The federal food assistance benefits are expected to be suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Local & State, News

Saco celebrates completion of new turnpike interchange

by Sydney Richelieu October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Officials say Exit 35 will help traffic enter I-95 more efficiently, ease congestion, and prevent weaving in and out of lanes.

Local & State, News

Biddeford, Saco food pantries already strained ahead of SNAP shutdown

by Sydney Richelieu October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

With SNAP benefits not being issued in November, food pantries are already serving a higher number of clients.

Local & State, News

Gorham’s oldest resident reflects on how town has changed

by Robert Lowell October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

‘We’ve lost the farms,’ said Mary Golden, 101, who has lived in Gorham for over 70 years.

Local & State, News

Biddeford residents air grievances about UNE pier proposal

by Sydney Richelieu October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Biddeford City Council listened as dozens of residents discussed their opinions on the controversial project.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Saint Joseph’s College to award scholarships through TikTok challenge

by Rory Sweeting October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

The #MakeMercyReal Challenge encourages incoming students to act on Sister Catherine McAuley’s philosophy of mercy, in exchange for one of four full-ride scholarships.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump

by Dana Richie October 28, 2025November 1, 2025

Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.

News

Westbrook Notes: Former mayor to address historical society

by Robert Lowell October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Historians to hear Sanphy Former Mayor Michael Sanphy will speak about what happened and why to landmarks, buildings and houses when the historical society meets at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Oak Room at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Legion Post 62 to […]