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Rev. Jodi Hayashida takes multi-faith approach to social justice

by Joe Charpentier December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

On Faith: Hayashida’s faith is shaped by the complexities of real life.

Health, Maine

Abortion funds take on bigger role in Maine, nationwide as access shifts

by Emma Zimmerman The Maine Monitor December 8, 2024December 9, 2024

Financial support for the nonprofit support groups has surged since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Maine, News

Three generations on Vassalboro farm to donate Christmas trees for troops

by Dylan Tusinski December 8, 2024December 9, 2024

Pinkham’s Treefarm is one of about a dozen Maine Christmas tree farms to donate trees to military bases and families of deployed troops.

Androscoggin County, Maine, News, Pets

Heirs of famous sled dog Togo could become the official state dog

by Steve Collins December 8, 2024January 16, 2025

On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.

Maine

Toy Fund applications pile up: ‘There’s a real need out there’

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

The 75-year-old charity uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for children who otherwise would not receive gifts.

Election 2024, Maine, Politics

Collins, Golden could give Maine delegation outsized influence during Trump administration

by Randy Billings and Rachel Ohm December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

Neither Susan Collins nor Jared Golden are seen as predictable votes for their parties, and narrow margins in Congress mean it’s more likely they will be looked to as key votes.

Maine, News, Sports

Lisbon’s football season was derailed by hazing allegations. Here’s how it happened.

by Eric Russell and Haley Jones December 8, 2024December 10, 2024

The team forfeited the second half of its season after officials began investigating. Seven players were removed from the team.

bPlus, Franklin

Face Time: Diane Bellington pictures Rangeley as an arts center

by Donna M. Perry December 8, 2024December 6, 2024

The photographer, school leader and current executive director of Rangeley Friends of the Arts is working with the community to enhance the arts for everyone and make Rangeley an arts hub.