Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year it was announed this morning. They are: Julia Edwards, a choral music teacher at Poland Regional High School; Bridget … Continue reading
Two Slightly Injured in Floatplane Crash on Flagstaff Lake in Dead River Township
On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 1:31, pm., the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a report of a plane crash on Flagstaff Lake in Dead River Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 1956 Cessna 170B float plane was … Continue reading
Annual Tree Hugging Event Coming to Bayside September 13th AM- For the First Time Here
You are invited to attend the free Annual Tree Hugging Event on the Bayside Trail at Somerset and Elm Streets (behind Trader Joe’s) on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00 AM.. This is the first time this annul event has been … Continue reading
Body of Massachusetts Sailor Found Off Bremen Yesterday
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of Mark Metzger, 74, of Waltham, Massachusetts, whose body was recovered yesterday by the US Coast Guard near Long Island Ledges. Friends of Mr. Metzger reported him missing yesterday at approximately 11:40 … Continue reading
Pingree Demands Answers Over Disgraceful Treatment of Wabanaki Elder, Disabled Veteran at Maine-Canada Crossing
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is demanding answers and accountabiity following the reported mistreatment of David Slagger — a disabled US veteram. Wabamako elder and former member of the Maine State Legislature — at a Maine-Canada border crossing. Slagger, whom Pingree … Continue reading
Governor Mills Honors Mainers Lost on Int’l Overdose Awareness Day; Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline
Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) issued the following statement today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day: “Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost, we comfort their friends and families and we refuse to relent in … Continue reading
Collins Pedals Backwards to Salvage Reelection; Bernie Sanders Endorses Oyster Farmer Platner
Senator Susan Collins (R) is pedaling as hard as her slight and aging body will allow. But, she’s pedaling backwards, not forwards. The Senator is trying to salvage her sinking reelection campgin. So, it’s hard to figure out where … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree: Trump and Vought’s Illegal Rescissions Scheme is a ‘Flagrant Affront to Congress’s Power of the Purse’
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Maine’s first District Congresswoman and a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought’s unlaw effort to unilaterally cancel appropriated funding this afternoon … Continue reading
AG Frey Prevents $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs
Attorney General Aaron M Frey prevailed in preserving funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) agreed to release more than $184 mlillion in funding for AmeriCorps service … Continue reading
Community Action Day on September 3, to Slow the Spread of Stiltgrass in Georgetown
You are invited to participate in a community action day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 210 Robinhood Road, Georgetown at 9:00 am. The purpose is to teach volunteers how to identify stiltgrass, slow its spread and assist with its … Continue reading