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Maine Craft Weekend connects artists, businesses with the community

by Sydney Richelieu October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

All weekend long, art lovers have the opportunity to explore rarely-seen studio spaces.

Events

Maine Voices Live with Dr. Tim Pieh

October 4, 2025October 16, 2025

When every second counts, who answers the call? Dr. Tim Pieh takes state of the art medical care to country roads, redefining what emergency medicine looks like. Join us on December 16 for an inside look at Maine’s MD3 program and the future of frontline medicine.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland Museum of Art’s new approach to climate control could be a model for the industry

by Daniel Kool October 4, 2025October 3, 2025

The museum expanded its indoor temperature and humidity ranges, cutting its energy bills by roughly a fifth and taking a step many larger institutions have been hesitant to attempt.

Business, Local & State

Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’

by Joe Charpentier and Christopher Wheelock October 4, 2025October 3, 2025

Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.

Local & State, News

Penobscot sheriff’s office seeking information on missing Burlington woman

by Drew Johnson October 3, 2025October 4, 2025

Olivia Carpentier, 30, of Burlington, was last heard from on Sept. 17, officials say.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Maine man pleads not guilty to killing ex-wife

by Drew Johnson October 3, 2025October 7, 2025

Jim Clark is accused of killing Levern Kelley, of Waldoboro, in August.

Local & State

Raymond town manager resigns

by Rory Sweeting October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Joseph Crocker served in the position for just four months.

News

Yarmouth takes action to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries

by Sophie Burchell October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

After a year of development, the Town Council approved a Vision Zero Action Plan with steps to increase road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists over the next 5 years.