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Local & State, News, Outdoors

Maine’s outdoor recreation economy growing faster than anticipated

by Megan Gray March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail

by Donna M. Perry March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times Sunday night and remains in custody at the Franklin County jail in Farmington.

Local & State, News

Lewiston Planning Board OKs mosque expansion against neighbors’ pleas

by Matthew Jaroncyk March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

The representatives of two nearby businesses said the changes at the Bartlett Street site would make things worse in the area.

Elections, Local & State

Stephen King endorses a Maine governor candidate

by Billy Kobin March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The prolific author from Maine is backing Hannah Pingree in her bid to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.

Local & State, News

Have you built or rented an ADU? Are you considering it? Tell us about it.

by Staff Report March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are being pushed as an affordable option to help build up the state’s low housing inventory.

Fact Brief, Health, Local & State, News

Does hand sanitizer work well against norovirus? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Staff report March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Why has enforcement slowed against Maine’s Chinese marijuana grows?

by Dylan Tusinski March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Despite the Trump administration’s promises of a federal crackdown, Maine sheriffs say they are bearing the burden of investigating hundreds of grows run by transnational criminal groups.