Maine officials urge preparedness in aftermath of Texas floods

It is unlikely that Maine will experience flash floods on the same scale as the devastating storms in Texas last week. But the state is still vulnerable to flooding, especially as human-caused climate change drives heavier rainstorms, said Sarah...

Maine’s Online Casino Bill Now Pushed to 2026 as Governor Fails to Act

Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...

Maine’s New Food Truck Park Opens in Downtown Biddeford

Portland most certainly holds the title of Maine's best foodie city. However, a city further south has been nipping at its heels over the last few years. That city is Biddeford—a town that has undergone some of the most significant revitalization...

Maine animal control officer opening shelter in Washington County

Maine Friends of Music to present ‘Anything Goes’ program in South Bristol

Maine Friends of Music will present its “Anything Goes” program at the Union Church of South Bristol at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Maine Friends of Music is a professional chamber ensemble composed of renowned soprano Mary Sullivan,...

Stormy early morning in Maine as hail reports roll in

A stormy morning unfolded for the mountains and foothill communities as severe thunderstorms rolled through northern New Hampshire and western Maine into the Oxford Hills area. Warnings were issued for large hail, and reports from across our...

Maine’s ‘Moxie Festival’ is this weekend

Lovers of Maine’s weird soda unite, and the curious, too! The Moxie Festival is returning to Lisbon this weekend. The 41st annual celebration of the gentian root-flavored beverage and its distinct orange label will be held Friday, Saturday and...

Maine Paddleboarder Search Turns into Homicide Investigation

The death of a 48-year-old paddleboarder in Union, Maine, has been ruled a homicide, state authorities announced on Monday. Sunshine Stewart, a Tenants Harbor resident, was found dead last Thursday following a search effort by law enforcement....

Stormy early morning in Maine as hail reports roll in

A stormy morning unfolded for the mountains and foothill communities as severe thunderstorms rolled through northern New Hampshire and western Maine into the Oxford Hills area. Warnings were issued for large hail, and reports from across our...

MAINE-LY GARDENING: What’s in the garden? Tomatoes

Tomatoes Six months ago, when gardeners began to dream of summer and pour over seed catalogs, tomatoes were at the top of many wish lists. Now those gardeners are tending their plants and watching as the little yellow flowers begin to develop into...

Not everyone wants to celebrate Maine Beer Day | Letter

As a child of an alcoholic, I remember the pain my family endured while my father was actively drinking. I am proud to say he was able to obtain sobriety after years of hard work and with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous. Having a beer is pleasant...

Maine teen advocates for Type 1 diabetes funding at Capitol Hill

Sen. Susan Collins welcomed a Maine teen, along with more than 170 Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress delegates, to Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning. These delegates came from all 50 states as well as five countries. They represented the...

Maine Amateur Round 2

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Maine State Police Capture Runaway Horse on The Interstate

If you were traveling early Wednesday morning along I-95 near Burnham, you might’ve done a double-take, because yes, that really was a horse trotting down the interstate. Just after 3 a.m. on July 9, the Bangor Regional Communications Center...

Maine teen advocates for Type 1 diabetes funding at Capitol Hill

Sen. Susan Collins welcomed a Maine teen, along with more than 170 Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress delegates, to Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning. These delegates came from all 50 states as well as five countries. They represented the...

Maine landscape inspires Maine Art Gallery show in Wiscasset

A juried exhibition of contemporary Maine artists who find their inspiration in nature is on view through July 27 at the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset. This show, “Maine Observed,” runs concurrently with a retrospective exhibition of...

Maine's Mighty Kennebec River Changed Forever 26 Years Ago

When you are a child, time seems to crawl. This is especially true when you are in the middle of an activity that is boring. When you enter adulthood, time starts to fly. This is the case whether you are in the middle of something boring or an...

Watch out, Maine: Japanese beetles are back

The bane of many Maine gardeners’ summers has returned: Japanese beetles emerging from the ground to chew through crops, trees and ornamental plants. Mainers have battled these beetles for almost a century, but populations are increasing around...

Maine iGaming Bill Held Over by Gov. Janet Mills, Veto Likely

Posted on: July 9, 2025, 09:29h. Last updated on: July 9, 2025, 09:56h. Maine’s iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation Gov. Janet Mills opposes additional gambling, including iGaming The...

Maine’s Most Iconic Alcoholic Beverage May Surprise You

According to a recent report, this popular drink from Maine is being called the one that best represents our state as a whole. It’s no secret—Mainers love to drink. From liquor to local favorites like Allen’s Coffee Brandy and Fireball, we’ve got...