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Arts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Local & State

Karmo Sanders, Maine’s ‘Marden’s Lady,’ dies at 74

by Ray Routhier October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

A playwright, teacher and performer, she delighted audiences with her over-the-top yet relatable bargain-hunting character in TV ads for the Maine salvage chain.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Falmouth lawns sprout signs on both sides of pesticide ordinance vote

by Sophie Burchell October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The Nov. 4 referendum will determine whether changes that would strengthen the town’s rules on pesticides and fertilizers should be repealed or go back into effect.

Local & State, News

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.