George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

Maine's big lake gives up another trophy lake trout

Deanna Miles of Newport was fishing with Moosehead Area Guide Services when she landed the 18.28-pound, 37.5-inch-long trout.

Here are the important lessons from Graham Platner’s candidacy

"It must be said that despite the obviously inadequate vetting of this candidate, Graham Platner was an exceptional, natural politician."

Second Sunday Contra Dance in Rockport

ROCKPORT – Let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House for a Flying Shoes dance, now scheduled every second Sunday of the month! A unique cultural tradition, this intergenerational and chem-free program invites new dancers and experienced folks alike to participate. The new Rockport dance committee is excited to welcome local folks to […]

Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority. Republicans currently have a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and Maine is viewed as a necessary win for Democrats to gain the […]

Curtis named to dean's list at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire — Benjamin Curtis of Levant has been named to the Plymouth State University dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Curtis is majoring in meteorology. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 for the term, be a matriculated student with […]