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6-year-old marked by trauma struggles with switch to Lewiston schools

by Steve Sherlock November 23, 2025November 21, 2025

The girl’s family says she was thriving at Margaret Murphy Center for Children in Auburn before being moved to a new program in Lewiston.

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Mystery Photo for Nov. 23, 2025

by Russ Dillingham November 23, 2025November 21, 2025

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

Life & Culture, Maine, News

How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago

by Gillian Graham November 23, 2025November 24, 2025

Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.

Maine, News

Rockland student dies after being hit by bus

by Sydney Richelieu November 22, 2025November 24, 2025

The child, who was struck Friday, was taken by medical helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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Salon worker, client recovering after weekend crash in Lewiston

by Mark LaFlamme November 22, 2025November 24, 2025

Jessica White was working on Tammy Rinesmith’s nails at JD Cuts Family Salon when a vehicle crashed through the side of the salon Nov. 15. The driver died in the collision.

Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News

Thanksgiving tips to guarantee you get banished to the kiddie table | Column

by Mark LaFlamme November 22, 2025November 21, 2025

Mark LaFlamme offers his food preferences for his Thanksgiving dinner at your house. Don’t panic. The list is short, and crunchy.

Maine, News

A Maine mother’s $25M medical malpractice verdict was the largest in the state’s history. She won’t see it all.

by Emily Allen November 21, 2025November 24, 2025

Some damages are limited by a $750,000 cap the jury wasn’t aware of. Mid Coast Medical Group is asking a judge for a new trial.

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Oxford Hills eyes old Bessey Motors for future bus garage

by Nicole Carter November 21, 2025November 25, 2025

The school district is pursuing due diligence to transform the former dealership to a bus garage, storage, office space and classrooms for adult and alternative ed programs.