A celebrated conservationist’s unwitting role in Maine’s PFAS crisis

Maine County Official of June, James Gailey

James Gailey was selected Maine County Official of June in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter. Gailey has been serving as manager of Cumberland County since 2017. He oversees more than 600 employees and a budget exceeding $60 million. Before then he spent nearly 30 years with the City […]

Aroostook team wraps up massive Acadian star sculpture

Students at the St. John Valley Technology Center built the 20-foot metalwork star out of salvage from the former international bridge.

Bangor's Dan Cashman wins 2 Emmys for final episode of his late show

He concluded the show's run last year, bringing an end to the nation's only locally produced late-night talk show.

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 […]