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Local & State, News

Hebron man dies in Minot crash

by Drew Johnson August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Jonathan Spoffard, 48, was declared dead at the scene on Center Minot Hill Road on Tuesday morning.

Local & State, News

With nowhere to run, Maine wildlife face heat-related risks

by Molly Enking Maine Public August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Extreme heat exacerbates the issues wildlife are already facing: drought, habitat loss and the spread of disease.

Local & State, News

Long-delayed Congress Square redesign work to resume in September

by Grace Benninghoff August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The $7.2 million project to revamp the park and surrounding area stalled for 2 years because of clashes between the city and the original contractor, as well as the unexpected discovery of an electrical vault under the street.

Health, Local & State, News

Northern Light reaches deal to lower health care costs for some Mainers, while talks with Anthem stall

by Hannah Kaufman August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

People insured by Community Health Options, a Maine-based nonprofit, will see lower fees and better access to services, officials said.

Local & State, News

Scarborough school overhaul will go to referendum

by Dana Richie August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

What’s appearing on the ballot is $30 million less than the proposed project that was voted down in 2023.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport

by Randy Billings August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.

Local & State

Route 237 in Gorham down to one lane after gas line struck

by Robert Lowell August 26, 2025

Gorham Fire Chief Ken Fickett said Mosher Road (Route 237) reopened at about 1:30 p.m. with one lane following a four-inch gas line struck by a Maine Department of Transportation excavator. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while the state crew was replacing a culvert. Fickett said Gorham Rescue transported one MDOT worker […]