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Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Review

Residents on a tiny island in Maine struggle as climate change reshapes their lives

by Thomas Urquhart October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

In alternating chapters, the many well-drawn characters in ‘Little Great Island’ each gets to tell the story from their perspective.

Health, News

Northern Light, Anthem contract talks stall ahead of midnight deadline

by Joe Lawlor and Drew Johnson September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.

Business, Health, Local & State, News

Northern Light Health to close Waterville walk-in clinic

by Joe Lawlor September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

The clinic will close about 6 months after the health system shuttered Inland Hospital.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

L.L.Bean and Noah Kahan collaborate again

by Aimsel Ponti September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

The collection includes a line of dog products and several apparel options.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid

by Peggy Grodinsky September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.

Arts & Entertainment, Food, Recipes

Taylor Swift inspired this steakhouse cocktail. We re-created it

by Emily Heil The Washington Post September 30, 2025September 29, 2025

The Post took a crack at making its own version of the Alchemy, a cocktail inspired by Taylor Swift served at Travis Kelce’s new steakhouse.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

A new box office is just the ticket for the State Theatre

by Megan Gray September 29, 2025October 1, 2025

The venue is renovating a neighboring storefront to add space and help reduce lines.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

Maine artist turns unwanted books into art

by Dana Richie September 29, 2025October 4, 2025

Larry Clifford’s work, making ‘quilts’ out of discarded books, will be on display at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth throughout October.