Letter: Susan Collins’ experience matters

Bangor councilor’s spouse will be allowed to serve on school board

Jamie Beck’s candidacy was held up over a charter provision for appointed boards that new evidence suggests doesn't apply the elected School Committee.

A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

The Times' unranked 2026 "Restaurant List" list was compiled by 16 writers, who traveled the country to eat at promising establishments.

Lincoln appoints police chief as interim town manager

Lee Miller becomes the fourth town manager Lincoln has hired this year.

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter. The people spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting. A federal judge blocked […]

Broadreach Public Relations expands support for USM Promise Scholars

PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine Foundation has received a $5,000 gift from Broadreach Public Relations in support of the Promise Scholars Program, bringing the combined scholarship support from the firm and personal gifts from Broadreach President Linda Varrell ’00 and her husband Paul Cormier to $50,000. The gift was inspired by the Foundation’s […]