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Thousands of Mainers still in the dark after windstorm

by Kelley Bouchard and Penelope Overton December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Over 20,000 people are still without power after violent gusts of up to 60 mph and an inch of rain hit the state on Friday.

Community, Maine, News

Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer

by Salomé Cloteaux December 20, 2025December 22, 2025

Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.

Maine, News

Toy Fund helps homeless Mainers provide a little joy for their children

by Staff report December 20, 2025December 19, 2025

The charity will ensure that the families’ struggles don’t mean their kids miss out on the simple joy of unwrapping gifts.

Health, Maine, News

ACA enrollment for 2026 declines in Maine as thousands cancel plans

by Joe Lawlor December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

The drop comes after Congress failed to extend certain tax credits that expire at the end of the year, leading premiums to increase by an average of 77% in Maine.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

High wind gusts and driving rain batter Maine, knocking out power | Live updates

by Staff report December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Gusts up to 60 mph left at least 60,000 Central Maine Power and Versant Power customers across the state in the dark Friday.

Maine, News

Some detained immigrants in New England wrongfully denied bond hearings, federal judge rules

by Emily Allen December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

A handful of civil rights groups successfully argued that the Trump administration has illegally denied bond to ‘potentially thousands’ of immigrants in New England.