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The Veggies’ 20-year run as a fun-loving Lewiston band is cut short by Parkinson’s

by Steve Sherlock October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The popular 5-piece group, with a comical side to them, will play its final gig Saturday night at Fast Breaks.

Health, Maine, News

Jury awards Maine mother $25M in wrongful death lawsuit against Brunswick health provider

by Emily Allen October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

Lyndsey Sutherland alleged that Mid Coast Medical Group failed to follow a standard of care when considering her teenage daughter’s medical symptoms 4 years ago.

Maine, News

Search for new Lewiston police chief down to 4 finalists, officials say

by Joe Charpentier October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A field of 18 candidates has been whittled down to four, some from as far away as the Midwest.

Community, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits

by Dee Menear October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News

Jay voters to decide Nov. 4 on updated town comprehensive plan

by Rebecca Richard October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Residents will vote Tuesday on whether to adopt the plan, which is a long-range guide for development, land use and community priorities.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

UMaine to demolish its oldest building for parking. Some students are pushing back.

by Dylan Tusinski October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The university wants to replace 192-year-old Crossland Hall on the Orono campus with a parking lot for its sports complex.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Maine Constitution requires state to provide SNAP, says Winthrop Democrat

by Randy Billings October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Sen. Craig Hickman, an organic farmer, says the state ‘must act quickly’ to cover the anticipated loss of federal food assistance for 170,000 Mainers.