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Mayor Carl Sheline: A handful of reckless acts do not define Lewiston | Column

by Carl Sheline Mayor of Lewiston 1 hour agoMay 15, 2026

The facts show that people believe in the long-term potential of the city, the mayor writes.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?

by Riley Board 7 hours agoMay 15, 2026

University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Can a baby boom save the right whale — and Maine’s lobster industry?

by Penelope Overton 7 hours agoMay 14, 2026

Record births are slowing the endangered species’ decline, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape for the state’s iconic fishery.

Business, News, Outdoors

ATVs keep getting bigger. It’s putting Maine’s trail system at risk.

by Christopher Wheelock 7 hours agoMay 15, 2026

The push for wider, heavier vehicles is the last straw for many landowners.

Leslie Bridgers, News, Politics

Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column

by Leslie Bridgers 7 hours agoMay 15, 2026

The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?

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Central Maine Community College celebrates largest graduating class in school history

by Libby Kamrowski Kenny 13 hours agoMay 15, 2026

739 students received diplomas Thursday at The Colisée in Lewiston.

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Bernie Sanders to rally with candidates Platner, Jackson in Portland and Orono

by Drew Johnson 15 hours agoMay 14, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson will join Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at 2 events over Memorial Day weekend.