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Boat collision causes diesel spill near Kennebunk beach

by Gillian Graham June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Officials say two people were injured when a fishing boat hit a sailing schooner Thursday afternoon a mile from the Kennebunk jetty.

Local & State, News, Politics

What the public lands fight means for Maine

by Chris D’Angelo The Maine Monitor June 20, 2025June 19, 2025

The state won’t be spared in the political fight over the future of federal lands as the Trump administration looks to offset tax and spending cuts by slashing conservation programs, opening areas to resource extraction and laying off park staff.

Local & State, Sports

Mainers, going to the NBA Draft? We want to hear from you

by Staff report June 19, 2025June 21, 2025

Maine Trust for Local News sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk and photographer Derek Davis will be in Brooklyn to see Cooper Flagg potentially make history.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Westbrook Juneteenth celebration honors Black history and inclusivity

by Tim Cebula June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.

Local & State

Waterville community celebrates historic Black family on Juneteenth

by Ethan Horton June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Local & State, News

Vietnam vet, 78, fights off assailant at Hallowell home

by Ethan Horton June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News

Juneteenth, Pride celebrations collide in Portland’s Prismatic Ball

by Skyler Cummings June 19, 2025June 18, 2025

The sold-out event at Mechanics’ Hall Thursday night is billed as a celebration of Black Pride, Ballroom, and queer and trans artistry among Black, Indigenous and people of color.

Business, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Changes to energy tax credits could raise Maine’s electricity costs

by Daniel Kool June 19, 2025July 7, 2025

Congress is weighing the early termination of handful of tax credits related to installing solar panels, shifting to electric vehicles and building more energy efficient homes.