Colin Leonard took home a Latin Grammy for master engineering the Puerto Rican superstar’s Album of the Year.
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Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
Bethel rallies for yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday
A creative mix of films, discussions, crafts and a star-spangled Fourth of July highlight Bethel’s plans for 2026.
A failed $1.5 million deal. Restricted roads. The small town of Freedom struggles with conflicts of interest.
A series of recall elections this year have roiled the tiny Maine town.
Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column
With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.
Model train fest in Auburn draws in enthusiasts of all ages
The Great Falls Model Railroad Club showed off its miniature locomotives with pride at its annual ‘ExTRAINaganza’ this weekend.
Maine lawmakers outline competing visions for energy policy, agree affordability is key
Energy affordability — under mounting stress chiefly from rising electricity prices — will be a litmus test for most any climate policy or spending decisions.
Overlooked during opioid crisis, more of Maine’s oldest began to struggle with drugs
The number of Medicare patients who received buprenorphine treatment for their addiction to opioids increased about 70% between 2019 and 2023, a Maine Monitor analysis shows for the first time.