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What Falmouth voters can expect on their November ballots

by Sophie Burchell October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Falmouth will decide the fate of the controversial pesticide and fertilizer ordinance and whether to fund renovations to the Public Works building.

Local & State, News

Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought

by Jake Freudberg October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.

News

Restoring beaver population benefits other species

by Ron Joseph October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Beavers build dams that restore wetlands and provide for other ansials in the area.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

DOJ abandons attempt to restrict crime survivor programs after lawsuit, Maine AG says

by Drew Johnson October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Attorney General Aaron Frey announced last week that Maine was joining a multistate legal challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to bar undocumented immigrants from using the support systems.

Local & State, News, Politics

Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for shutdown, Trump for layoff threats

by John Terhune October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Maine’s Republican senator said Monday that she has asked the Office of Management and Budget not to pursue mass layoffs of federal workers, something the White House has threatened.

Elections, Local & State, News

Here’s what Yarmouth voters will decide at polls Nov. 4

by Sophie Burchell October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Yarmouth residents can expect two municipal questions and one water district question on their ballots.

Cops & Courts, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman

by Dylan Tusinski October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Guatemalan nonprofit with roots in Maine celebrates 25 years

by Sophie Burchell October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Safe Passage seeks to end the cycle of poverty through education in Guatemala City. Long-supported by Mainers, the organization reflects on this intercontinental relationship over the years.