Child in Penobscot County critically injured in lawn tractor incident
A child in Penobscot County was critically injured in an incident involving a lawn tractor Thursday evening, according to authorities. […]
Maine
In reversal, transgender sports referendum won’t be on Maine’s fall ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows speaks to residents of The Highlands in Topsham on April 3. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)
Free speech group sues ICE over ‘database’ agents touted to Maine observer
A national free speech group is suing the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over a
New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Gary Lawless, co-owner of Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, reads at home in Nobleboro. (Photo by Buddy Doyle) Buddy
Maine providers welcome continued access to abortion pill after Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a widely used abortion pill can still be prescribed over telehealth and accessed
Portland council approves strengthened language on ICE cooperation
Portland Mayor Mark Dion, center, and Councilors Wes Pelletier, left, and Pious Ali at a news conference n January to
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
Washington County farmers face mounting economic uncertainty, but they will not see a proposal for relief funds on the November
With Mills out, Maine Democratic convention is colored in shades of Platner
PORTLAND — Graham Platner couldn’t be found at the Maine Democratic State Convention until minutes before his speech Saturday evening.
Is Portland throwing away an opportunity (zone)?
A look at Portland’s Bayside neighborhood in 2021 (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) More than 50 years ago, Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
Portland police issue warning after 7 suspected weekend overdoses
Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois speaks during a press conference in December 2023. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) Portland police say the