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A guide to researching nursing homes and assisted living facilities

by Rose Lundy Maine Monitor September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

Transitioning an older loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is difficult, especially when you’re trying to figure out whether a facility will be safe and meet their needs.

Local & State, News, Politics

Bill Diamond, former Maine secretary of state and state senator, dies at 80

by Staff Report September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

In recent years, the Democrat from Windham had become a fervent critic of Maine’s child protective system.

Health, Local & State, News, Outdoors

Tick check? This hiker starts with naked skin and a lint roller

by Mark LaFlamme September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

After a bad case of anaplasmosis, author Mark LaFlamme now has a strict tick-check regimen. Here are his recommendations.

Local & State, News

Massachusetts man found dead off coast near Bremen

by Staff Report September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment, Cops & Courts, Local & State

Mainers’ true crime podcast is basis for Hulu documentary on Alaska shooting

by Ray Routhier September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

‘Blood & Myth’ is based on the Audible Original “Midnight Son,” from Portland-based audio producers Josie Holtzman and Isaac Kestenbaum, which explored an Alaskan shooting and Indigenous culture.

Arts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, News

Noah Kahan’s ‘Maine’ has gone platinum and given us a new anthem | Column

by Leslie Bridgers September 1, 2025September 2, 2025

With nearly 200 million streams on Spotify, it’s the most popular song to mention the state since ‘King of the Road.’

Business, Local & State, News

Mainers’ economic outlook varies by party, income, according to UNH poll

by Drew Johnson September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

Most of the respondents in the Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago and only about a fifth believe their households are better off.