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Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances

by Donna M. Perry January 13, 2026January 26, 2026

As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.

Business, Food, Life & Culture, Maine

For some Maine bartenders, sobriety on the job is a growing trend

by Peggy Grodinsky January 13, 2026January 20, 2026

Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump

by Joe Charpentier January 13, 2026January 16, 2026

Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports

Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?

by Megan Gray January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.

Business, Maine, News

Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water

by Penelope Overton January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.

Maine, News

Auburn planning director leaves for state position

by Kendra Caruso January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

David Hediger worked in code enforcement in Lewiston for 25 years before moving across the river in 2025.

Business, Maine, News

Federal government expands disaster relief for Maine businesses hurt by drought

by Drew Johnson January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Entities in York County can now apply for low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration, while eligibility has been extended backward for businesses in 11 other counties.