Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth Chess Club to host Dick Powell Memorial Chess Tournament

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library and Ellsworth Chess Club will host the Dick Powell Memorial Chess Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 5 p.m., bringing chess players from across the region together to honor a man who devoted decades to the game and to the young people he taught. The memorial tournament […]

Join the 14th annual UMaine March Against Domestic Violence Friday

ORONO — The 14th annual March Against Domestic Violence will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 starting on the steps of the Fogler Library at the University of Maine. The march will proceed around the Mall and end in the area near an information booth in the Memorial Union. Following the march, […]

Maine home prices rose in September despite sales slump

Inflation and mortgage rates at a three-year high are squeezing out less monied buyers.

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the 73 million people who […]

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the 73 million people who […]