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Vacated Brewer council seat will remain empty until November

Bill Kimball resigned from his seat July 29 because he wasn’t able to commit the amount of time he wanted to the position.

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean thr…

Opinion: A global model of community support could help Maine’s rural older adults

"The state economist projects that in just six years, nearly a third of Maine’s entire population will be over 65."

Aroostook park will unveil its biggest project in a growing veterans tribute

This year, a bronze Vietnam soldier statue will take its place in Washburn's veterans park, the park's costliest project yet.

Letter: Trump bank account closures need to be investigated

“If it is found to be true, Trump needs to leave office and possibly be prosecuted.”

I am filing for Canadian citizenship by descent. Here’s how it's going.

When I first began, the wait for a citizenship certificate response was about nine months. Today it’s at least a year and a half.

Opinion: A witness to Nagasaki's tragic history

“I tell you urgently that you face a situation similar to the one we experienced in the 1930s and early 1940s. I beg you not to make the same ki…

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.

A one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global warming and a supersized El Nino could make 2026 the hottest year on record.

Letter: I’m supporting Jordan Wood for our environment

“As a young environmentalist, I trust Jordan to defend Maine’s unique ecology, and my generation’s future.”

5 places off the beaten path in Acadia to visit this summer

With 47,000 acres in Acadia, there are still quite a few spots where locals and visitors can enjoy the park’s beauty without facing the summerti…

Maine is making and selling more maple syrup than ever as global demand rises

Maine's maple industry is expanding amidst rising demand and production. Climate change and technology are shaping its future.

Penobscot County lost $5M in 2023, new audit shows

Penobscot County faces $5 million loss in 2023 due to mismanagement and underfunding. Audit reveals impact on general fund and jail funding shor…

Opinion: Maine congressional delegation must do more to rein in Donald Trump

“Over recent weeks, the regime in Washington has been ramping up its multi-faceted campaign to exert control over our society.”

Lawyer for immigrant removed from Maine jail accuses ICE of lying in court

Judges freed two immigrants who were held at the Cumberland County jail until Thursday, when they were abruptly removed following Cumberland Cou…

Andrew Catalina, Maine Public

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden says he’s supporting ICE operations in Maine, which have included his hometown of Lewiston.

?We know you live right here,’ ICE agents tell Maine woman who followed them

The confrontation was condemned by Westbrook's mayor and came after parents blew whistles and honked horns at an agent who was parked at a schoo…

Morning update: What you need to know in Maine today

What we're talking about in Maine today.

5 places to get a good St. Patrick’s Day meal in Maine

From shepherd’s pie to colcannon, Maine’s Irish pubs bring the best of Ireland to the East Coast. Here is a list of the few where, Irish or not,…