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Old Home Days returns to West Paris after a decade

by Rose Lincoln March 26, 2026March 23, 2026

Longtime tradition set for June 27, with new attractions led by local volunteer Jeff Holley.

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Somali immigrants find a home on Lewiston soccer fields

by Joe Charpentier March 26, 2026March 29, 2026

By learning to trust each other, the Lewiston High School soccer team is providing an example to the community.

A building with an apartment where former Gov. Paul LePage is registered to vote during his campaign for Maine's 2nd Congressional District is pictured March 12, 2026, in Augusta, Maine.

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Paul LePage is using an Augusta apartment for his political comeback

by Billy Kobin March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The former Republican governor has split time between Maine and Florida over the years. He’s hoping to win the 2nd District in November.

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Where Maine’s candidates for governor fall on tribal sovereignty

by Reuben M. Schafir March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Of the 17 people running, 9 have indicated support for expanding self-governance for the Wabanaki Nations.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who shared his work with Maine neighbors, dies at 80

by Ray Routhier March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Kidder, who died Tuesday in Boston, had a summer home in South Bristol and often did readings and events in Maine.

Health, Local & State, News

Collins touts bill that would cap monthly insulin prices at $35

by Joe Lawlor March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday is the latest attempt by lawmakers to regulate insulin prices.

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A NatGeo photographer turned a road trip on Maine’s Route 1 into a film

by Ray Routhier March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

‘100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Road Trip’ by Bob Krist of Boothbay Harbor features sites and stories from Kittery to Fort Kent. The film will air on Maine Public TV.

Local & State, Politics

Amid federal uncertainty, Maine lawmakers approve $1.5M to protect faith groups against attacks

by Billy Kobin March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Democratic lawmakers said the funding for Maine nonprofits and houses of worship would help offset a potential halt in federal funds under the Trump administration.