Sagadahoc County Commissioners approved opioid settlement funds to hire a professional who helps access the resources and services, from addiction help to heating aid.
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Yarmouth Art Festival draws early bird crowds
As the festival enters its 17th year, local art enthusiasts line up to get their first pick of the art, with proceeds going to three Maine nonprofits.
Fatal apartment fire in Portland ruled an accident
Nicole Niehoff, 45, and Jake Millett, 40, who died in the Munjoy Hill apartment building fire, were remembered by friends as being kind and generous.
The time is now to prep for winter in Maine
As temperatures start to drop during the evenings and mornings are colder, we are reminded that fall is now well and truly here, with winter following closely behind it. While the State of Maine and many local organizations offer heating assistance to those who need it, federal staffing cuts to the Low Income Home Energy […]
A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
What the Maine Legislature is doing to protect our coastal resources
The high surf throughout Southern and Midcoast Maine caused by Hurricane Erin is a reminder that hurricane season is once again upon us. Storms like these have the potential to threaten Maine’s coast and pose risks to our heritage industries. As I’ve written before, LD 1, “An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine’s Communities, […]
Reid State Park to build educational hub in Georgetown
The park is hoping to fundraise $100,000 to convert a concessions stand into a nature center featuring exhibits and educational programming.
Midcoast Youth Center setting up students for success as school returns
The eighth annual Set for Success, hosted by the Midcoast Youth Center and Skatepark, returns to Morse High School this Sunday to equip students for a strong start to the school year.
Tackling boater safety this legislative session
Now that we are into the second half of the Maine summer, it’s good to brush up on the hazards and risks possible when we’re out enjoying summer activities on the water. While 2025 is shaping up to be on par with previous summers in terms of the number of accidents, any boating fatality is […]
Fishermen honored in Georgetown at ‘blessing of the fleet’
About 100 people gathered for the annual Five Islands Harbor blessing, which also served this year as a special remembrance for a local fisherman who died last year.