Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

OVERWHELMING SUPPORT

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

TODAY IN HISTORY

Explore significant historical milestones occurring on August 26, ranging from the liberation of Paris in 1944 to pivotal moments in sports, politics, and human rights throughout the twentieth century.

Maine doctor drops suit against feds after she’s allowed to return to US

After a four-month legal battle following a denied reentry at the Canadian border, Presque Isle physician Dr. Behnoosh Dashti has successfully returned home to her family and patients.

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.

Iran’s gas lines growing, but no sign so far that leaders will bow to US sanctions

As U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade intensify, Iranian citizens face long fuel lines and soaring inflation, testing the country's economic resilience amid growing geopolitical tension.