Fire official dies from injuries sustained in Maine lumber mill explosion
Local News Wayne Woodbury, 76, is the second fire official to die from the incident. A massive fire at a […]
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Maine announces return of summer food assistance programs
When class is in session, Maine’s students receive free breakfast and lunch to keep them energized and focused. In the
Child in Penobscot County critically injured in lawn tractor incident
A child in Penobscot County was critically injured in an incident involving a lawn tractor Thursday evening, according to authorities.
In reversal, transgender sports referendum won’t be on Maine’s fall ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks to residents of The Highlands in Topsham on April 3. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)
Free speech group sues ICE over ‘database’ agents touted to Maine observer
A national free speech group is suing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over a
New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Gary Lawless, co-owner of Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, reads at home in Nobleboro. (Photo by Buddy Doyle) Buddy
Maine providers welcome continued access to abortion pill after Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a widely used abortion pill can still be prescribed over telehealth and accessed
Portland council approves strengthened language on ICE cooperation
Portland Mayor Mark Dion, center, and Councilors Wes Pelletier, left, and Pious Ali at a news conference n January to
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
Washington County farmers face mounting economic uncertainty, but they will not see a proposal for relief funds on the November