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Cumberland musician’s new album urges living in the moment

by Sophie Burchell August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Singer/songwriter Kurt Gundersen’s sophomore album, “Midnight Cove,” was released at the end of July.

Local & State

Better coverage expected if cell tower near downtown Kennebunk is approved

by Sydney Richelieu August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

A special town meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, to determine if voters want the tower on Factory Pasture Lane.

Local & State

New Kennebunkport library director says it feels ‘like coming home’

by Sydney Richelieu August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Loretta Swift Johnson, who hails from Massachusetts, brings over 26 years of experience to the Graves Memorial Public Library post.

Local & State, News

Portland City Council weighs whether to accept grant funds that would require ICE cooperation

by Grace Benninghoff August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The council called an emergency meeting for Wednesday night to decide how to proceed with the grants, which are intended to support infrastructure projects at Portland International Jetport.

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Does Maine require a two-thirds majority to redraw congressional districts? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Redistricting has become a hot political issue nationally as Texas Republicans move to redraw the state’s map in the hopes of picking up more U.S. House seats.

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Is it the city’s place to keep Live Nation from coming to Portland? | Column

by Leslie Bridgers August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The City Council’s scrutiny of the proposed concert venue is not its first effort to intervene in the operations of an unpopular business.

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Lisbon man sentenced to 3 years for stealing from site of quadruple homicide in Bowdoin

by Morgan Womack August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Arden Shaw pleaded guilty to stealing U.S. Border Patrol equipment from the home where a quadruple homicide occurred. He was sentenced in federal court Tuesday.