Maine's 2025 summer tourism season still considered 'strong' despite fewer visitors

Maine saw fewer visitors this past summer marking the fourth consecutive year of declining visitation, but industry leaders say the season wasn't a complete loss. MAINE, USA — Maine saw fewer visitors this past summer, marking the state's fourth...

Maine Celtics begin practices, with opportunity in Boston looming

Forgive Phil Pressey’s nostalgic slip of the tongue. Talking to the media after the completion of the Maine Celtics’ practice Monday at the Portland Expo, the team’s first of the season, Pressey referred to the squad he now coaches as the Red...

Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project names next executive director

The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project, a nonprofit dedicated exclusively to mobilizing pro bono attorneys to expand access to civil justice, has hired Nell Brimmer as its new executive director. Brimmer succeeds Kathryn Reid, who served as the...

Maine’s 'Realtor of the year' has longtime experience with Maine Listings

The Maine Association of Realtors selected Martin Cates as the 2025 Realtor of the Year. Cates has served as a director of the association and served in many volunteer positions for not only the association but also the statewide multiple listing...

Maine hunger relief programs bracing for pause in SNAP benefits

Wayside Food Programs and Good Shepherd Food Bank are preparing for an increase in demand this November due to the anticipated pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services...

Maine's Cooper Flagg scores 22 points as Mavs beat Raptors 139-129

DALLAS (AP) — Maine-native Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 on Sunday night for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick....

Maine Celtics begin practices, with opportunity in Boston looming

Maine immigrant advocacy groups launch ICE activity hotline as they struggle to get answers on arrests

Maine issues recall on cannabis vape cartridges

Maine now has an unofficial Pets Hall of Fame

“Down East” magazine found no shortage of stories about people and their animals. PORTLAND, Maine — The theme of the November issue of “Down East” magazine is straightforward: Mainers and their pets. It’s a simple phrase, but one that covers a lot...

Maine Campground Damaged By Weekend Fire

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, a Farmington area campground was damaged by a weekend fire. The press release explains that, on Sunday afternoon, firefighters in Farmington rushed to a...

Maine Middle Schooler Shares His Spooky Experience In Local Theatre On Discovery Channel’s ‘Expedition X’

Some might say that the Bangor Opera House on Main Street is both beautiful and creepy, and they wouldn't be wrong. According to one online sources, this "Little Broadway of the North" as it was nicknamed, has seen more than it's fair share of...

Maine Senate Candidate's New Campaign Manager Lasts Less Than A Week

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign manager is stepping back days after beginning work for the congressional contender, according to a statement. Two people familiar with campaign manager Kevin Brown’s plans told Axios that...

Maine Dog's Day Out Resulted in a New Home with Radio DJ

A 1-year-old pit bull named Birdy has brought love and joy to a local announcer and her husband. Maine Radio Announcer Adopts a Shelter Pet from the Bangor Humane Society Cindy Campbell, Townsquare Media Bangor Cindy Campbell, Townsquare Media...

Data shows Maine housing market is stabilizing

MAINE (WABI) - There are signs that the housing market in Maine is stabilizing. According to data from Maine Listings, nearly 1,600 single-family existing homes changed hands in September. The homes that did sell had a median sales price of...

Three Maine schools in top 50 of Princeton Review's 'green colleges' list

Maine's College of the Atlantic, with full-time enrollment of 353 students, topped the Princeton Review's “Guide to Green Colleges” for the 10th year in a row. The Bar Harbor school says 100% of its campus energy comes from Maine renewables and...

Former Greenville administrator named 2026 Maine Superintendent of the Year

Heather Perry – SOY Award 1 Photo courtesy of Maine School Superintendents Association SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR — MSSA President Andrew Dolloff, left, and 2025 Maine Superintendent of the Year Howard Tuttle present Gorham Superintendent Heather...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine on Election Day

WASHINGTON – Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election next week. Question 1 would make several changes to the state’s voting procedures, most notably...

Preview: #12 Maine Men’s Ice Hockey Takes on #5 Boston University

The #12 University of Maine men's ice hockey team opens Hockey East play against #5 Boston University this weekend at Alfond Arena. The two-game series kicks off on Friday, Oct. 31, and continues on Saturday, Nov. 1, with both games streaming on...

Embattled Maine Senate candidate loses campaign manager after less than week in role

The new campaign manager for progressive Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is stepping down after less than a week in the role.Kevin Brown, who began the role last week, is the latest staffer to leave the Platner campaign, which became riddled...