Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8

Wilson Museum to host third annual Artisan Market & Picnic celebrating traditional craftsmanship

CASTINE — On Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins St., will host its third annual Artisan Market & Picnic. The event will showcase local and regional creators who work with traditional materials and techniques to produce original, one-of-a-kind pieces.  For more than a century, the Wilson Museum […]

UMaine will build 3D-printed homes for people experiencing homelessness

The homes will become part of a first-of-its-kind village being planned by Penquis.

Local growers launch the Maine Native Plant Cooperative

This season several nurseries in Maine joined forces to create a native plant grower’s cooperative. While operating independently, the coop members are working toward the shared goal of contributing to healthier, more resilient landscapes. They offer native and beneficial species suited to Maine, with growing practices rooted in regenerative agriculture. “We’re excited to work with […]

Northern Light Orthopedics welcomes two new surgeons to its experienced team

BANGOR — Northern Light Health is pleased to welcome Michael Rahl, MD, DPT, an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, and Brendan Smith, MD, MS, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, to its practice at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Dr. Rahl brings a wealth of expertise and a […]

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black –- all Democrats and all men, including current Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. But Moore could soon have company. With Florida Republicans nominating U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday, there are seven Black major party gubernatorial nominees in addition […]