Local

14 hours ago in Local

Platner Gets Lift from Friendly Portland Crowd After Week of Damaging Revelations

No major Democrats who had previously endorsed Platner have rescinded their support.

18 hours ago in Local

Lost Sheep Reunited With Owner in Augusta

The sheep is now back home.

18 hours ago in Local

Wild Car Chase Goes Through Multiple Maine Town Ends With an Arrest

22-year-old Andrew Wright faces a laundry list of charges after leading Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputies on a wild goose chase.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

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The 2026 Cruising Casco Bay Concert Series!

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Claws ‘n Country Festival 2026

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Local

14 hours ago in Local

Platner Gets Lift from Friendly Portland Crowd After Week of Damaging Revelations

No major Democrats who had previously endorsed Platner have rescinded their support.

18 hours ago in Local

Lost Sheep Reunited With Owner in Augusta

The sheep is now back home.

18 hours ago in Local

Wild Car Chase Goes Through Multiple Maine Town Ends With an Arrest

22-year-old Andrew Wright faces a laundry list of charges after leading Penobscot County Sheriff’s deputies on a wild goose chase.