In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

OVERWHELMING SUPPORT

The Mount Desert Island community unites to provide significant support for a local lobsterman after his vessel tragically sank near Bass Harbor.

Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in attacks

President Putin has issued a decree allowing the Russian state to temporarily seize critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks or repair damage.

Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets

Falling oil prices eased inflation fears and bond yields, fueling a modest rally in U.S. stock markets as investors look toward upcoming earnings reports from major AI companies.

Bangor police arrest man 3 times in a week

This collection of local news reports covers recent criminal activity, including multiple arrests in Bangor and Exeter, alongside a heroic rescue of a family pet during a house fire.

Portland tells Maine Public it’s not tax-exempt — again

Portland has denied Maine Public's request for tax-exempt status for its new downtown headquarters for the fourth time, sparking further debate over the city's interpretation of nonprofit exemptions.