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Poland parents raise concerns over air quality in classrooms

by Matthew Jaroncyk 7 hours agoApril 24, 2026

School officials have installed monitors and are working toward long-term solutions, but proposals to upgrade systems have been shot down by voters.

Business, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Rangeley Highlander

Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return

by Rose Lincoln 7 hours agoApril 24, 2026

Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.

Community, News

Caring, calm kids’ cuts rule at this Lewiston salon

by Emily Duggan 7 hours agoApril 25, 2026

Snips, Snails and Piggy Tails is one of the few salons in Maine designed to offer a welcoming, comfortable haircut experience for children with sensory sensitivity.

News

Janes Walks happening in area cities, towns May 2 | Sun Spots

7 hours agoApril 23, 2026

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are three nearby Jane’s Walks on Saturday, May 2. All Around Downtown/Uptown Auburn starts at 9 a.m. next to the First Universalist Church at 169 Pleasant St. at the corner of Spring and Elm streets and ends at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We will be viewing historic […]

Arts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News

Mystery Photo for April 26, 2026

by Russ Dillingham 7 hours agoApril 23, 2026

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Columns, Community, Mark LaFlamme, News

My family tree, a runaway flip-flop and the outrage at Cumby’s (not really) | Column

by Mark LaFlamme 7 hours agoApril 22, 2026

Mark LaFlamme takes a moment to ponder lost clothing, the family tree, and majestic county toilets.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Shots fired as gunman charges White House correspondents’ dinner. Trump unharmed

by COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDER Associated Press 14 hours agoApril 26, 2026

The armed man, who officials said was a guest at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, was taken into custody and was expected in court Monday.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican candidates for governor rally crowd on final day of state convention

by Rachel Ohm 19 hours agoApril 25, 2026

Republicans running for governor focused on cutting taxes and improving affordability, and took plenty of jabs at state Democrats and Gov. Janet Mills.