Cyclists from around Maine and out-of-state participate in a charity ride to support Bowdoinham’s downtown food pantry, raising the largest donation yet in the event’s fourth year.
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Owner of Gray brewery killed in New Gloucester crash was ‘everybody’s biggest fan’
Stacy Strattard, 64, was hit and killed by a car Saturday evening. She was a co-owner of Birchwood Brewing.
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New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
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Mosquitoes in Portland test positive for West Nile virus
The mosquitoes are the first in Maine to test positive for any mosquito-borne virus this year, state health officials say.
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The 11 can’t-miss films at the Camden International Film Festival
The festival, now in its second decade, brings together the best nonfiction filmmaking from around the globe — and from right here in Maine.
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Portland mayor says city may not be required to work with ICE, despite federal grant terms
Mark Dion says a temporary injunction bars the federal government from making cooperation with immigration officials a condition for funding airport upgrades.
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Case of teen charged in Union paddleboarder’s death is no longer public
The 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor.
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Maine’s drought conditions are getting worse
Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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Concerts in West K! series welcomes Irish fiddler for Kennebunk performance
Kevin Burke will make a solo appearance Sept. 13 at the Brick Store Museum.
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Kennebunk Free Library reveals September’s featured artist
The library also announced it is accepting applications to exhibit in 2026.