April events with Friends of Sears Island

Blaze erupts at Orrington trash plant

At least 10 fire departments were responding to a massive blaze that broke out at the Eagle Point Energy Center in Orrington on Tuesday night.

Local residents build community through Castine rowing

WRITTEN BY CASEY BERNARD Mornings on the water in Castine Harbor are serene and picturesque. The still, glassy waters are interrupted only by the bobbing head of a harbor seal peeking from below or a gull diving for breakfast. Since the summer of 2025, residents and visitors have been able to experience these breathtaking moments […]

Eliot Cutler released after judge finds no probable cause for 6th alleged probation violation

Justice Patrick Larson said the state should not have allowed Eliot Cutler to be arrested on the latest alleged violation.

Juneteenth ceremony at Freedom Park

BREWER — On Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m., the City of Brewer will sponsor a Juneteenth ceremony at Freedom Park (at the corner of State Street and North Main Street). Jim Varner, president of the Maine Human Rights Coalition will be at the event. This will be the 22nd year that this event has […]

Letter: Republicans could have made life better for Americans. They haven’t.

"Mid-terms are coming. Republicans know that, and they will be furiously making more promises."