The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell oversized stuffed cookies on the honor system to ATVers.

The nearest public road was 19 miles through the woods.

After the board voted the decree down, several residents clapped and yelled out, “Thank you.” Select Board official Lissa ...

Wilbur’s of Maine is one of a number of participants in the 5th annual Freeport Chocolate Festival. (Courtesy of Wilbur’s of ...

Learn more Lowering Maine’s minimum wage would require the Legislature to amend the law, or for voters to approve a change ...

On Jan. 8, I was accepted at a homeless shelter in Augusta. I had been homeless since Oct. 31, 2025, so this news felt like a blessing. It meant no more nights outside and less uncertainty about my ...

Bowdoin, Bates women will host during first and second rounds, while the Saint Joseph's and UMF men, and UMF women will hit the road.

The director of the Curtis Memorial Library in town shares some of her favorite places to eat, drink, shop and enjoy nature.

Maine Poetry Out Loud State Final is set for Waterville, 'The Crucible' will be staged in Skowhegan, Gubbulidis will perform ...

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On Nov. 4, 2025, a referendum was put to Maine voters regarding changing state election laws and requiring voter ID at the polls. By a nearly 2-to-1 margin, Mainers rejected this initiative. On Feb.

Tyler Witham-Jordan, 31, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Makinzlee Handrahan.