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Why a Maine farmer is fighting the state to save his bacon

A Winterport farmer is fighting back against what ...

Ellsworth’s library wants more kids to read. So it’s lifting fees on overdue kids’ books.

The Maine pharmacy that dispensed the most pain pills in opioid crisis’ early days was in Bangor

Troubled Lewiston hospital group is now in stable condition, CEO says

What started out as a few scribbles turned into a Hampden woman’s debut novel

UMaine Hall of Famer Al Hackett dies at 88

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Many bird species raise more than one brood a year

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Maine stares down high temperatures this weekend

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Use this map to find out how many opioid pills your local pharmacy received

Using data provided by The Washington Post, the ma...

Janet Mills reverses Paul LePage to expand state aid to asylum seekers

The move from the Democratic governor comes after ...

28 years after vandals smashed its glass, Portland’s last gay bar has windows once again

For the first time in nearly three decades, you can see inside the city’s oldest — and last — gay bar without opening the door. Read More

Hancock County, wind firm head to mediation over $38,000

Hancock County is at odds with the developer of a ...

Police look to identify suspect in Augusta robbery

Westbrook man arrested for the second time in a month for alleged meth trafficking

Mass. man charged after getting $350K in insurance settlements on $84K Maine house

Searsmont man charged with stabbing

What started out as a few scribbles turned into a Hampden woman’s debut novel

“Nothing’s Ever Lost” brings readers on a journey through the afterlife, when two teenagers try to hold their friendship together after a car crash and make it through to the other side. Read More

UMaine’s Edniesha Curry tests NBA coaching waters with Spurs’ summer league team

“It was phenomenal to see such high-level athletes...

Little League a different coaching cause for Bronco’s Russ Bartlett

Fossier named UMaine men’s hockey captain

UMaine Hall of Famer Al Hackett dies at 88

The Maine pharmacy that dispensed the most pain pills in opioid crisis’ early days was in Bangor

Use this map to find out how many opioid pills your local pharmacy received

More pain pills were handed out per person in Penobscot County than anywhere else in New England

That revelation comes after the Washington Post on Tuesday released an analysis of a DEA database, made public for the first time, that tracks the path of every pain pill distributed in the U.S. Read More

The real story of Bucksport namesake Jonathan Buck has nothing to do with a witch’s curse

The historical facts aren’t quite as lurid or spoo...

The number of days when it feels really hot in Maine will surge by midcentury, a new report says

That is, unless nothing is done to reduce greenhou...

Politics and Poe: A scary proposition

Have you ever heard of “Poe’s law”? You won’t find it in some dusty old legal tome from 15th century England. Nor does it relate to the famous Baltimore poet, Edgar Allan Poe. It is a modern creation, but was not passed by any leg...

Congresswomen do illegal immigrants no favors

Temperatures are rising and so is the need to act on climate change

‘Send her back’ chants

The myth of Scandinavian socialism

Trump has done the impossible: He has united the Democrats

‘Send her back’ chants

Congresswomen do illegal immigrants no favors

Temperatures are rising and so is the need to act on climate change

The myth of Scandinavian socialism

Reyes leads Portland to 4-0 win over Harrisburg

Denyi Reyes allowed just four hits over seven innings, leading the Portland Sea Dogs over the Harrisburg Senators in a 4-0 win on Thursday. Read More

UMaine’s Edniesha Curry tests NBA coaching waters with Spurs’ summer league team

Little League a different coaching cause for Bronco’s Russ Bartlett

Fossier named UMaine men’s hockey captain

Local sports: Golf results; Senior League regional scores; Bangor Raceway starters

Boston’s Sale snaps Fenway losing streak, beats Blue Jays

Reyes leads Portland to 4-0 win over Harrisburg

UMaine’s Edniesha Curry tests NBA coaching waters with Spurs’ summer league team

Little League a different coaching cause for Bronco’s Russ Bartlett

Fossier named UMaine men’s hockey captain

Police look to identify suspect in Augusta robbery

Augusta police are investigating a robbery that occurred at 5:33 p.m. July 17 at a Quick Mart on Western Avenue. Read More

Collins: Law enforcement among measures needed to reduce onslaught of robocalls

Police ID woman killed by truck Tuesday on MDI

USM hired ex-school superintendent criticized over handling racist incidents

Former Messalonskee star to play pro basketball in Japan

Westbrook man arrested for the second time in a month for alleged meth trafficking

Badger-like dog unimpressed with Duck of Justice visit

The Fickenschers were the first to try to sneak a badger by the front desk people. NOOooooooooo, I’m kidding. Noira, who is still trying to pronouce Fickenschers without growling, appears to be not all that impressed with the Duck...

‘What is the Guinness world record for heaviest blueberry?’

Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival to celebrate 25 successful years

Visit 75 parrots and 1 emu at Siesta Sanctuary Open House

Pop Up ‘parklet’ encourages play at Bath Art Walk

34th annual ‘Mostly for Fun’ trombone concert to benefit Belfast church’s 1863 hook organ

Badger-like dog unimpressed with Duck of Justice visit

‘What is the Guinness world record for heaviest blueberry?’

Windjammer Weekend movie at Camden library

Dark Follies Vaudeville and Fire Performance at Camden library

Kids should spend beautiful summer days outside roaming, educator says

Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More

How to know when it’s too hot for your kids to play outside

Summer is here. Children want to run around and pl...

Editor’s Letter: The possibilities of summer await us

This summer will be one of learning and stretching...

Puffins of Petit Manan

Lockman Primary

‘The Git Up’ challenge

Why so many fish farms are slated to open in Maine

Secrets of the marsh

Watch a time-lapse video of this house being demolished so the Jesup Library can expand

Politics and Poe: A scary proposition

Collins: Law enforcement among measures needed to reduce onslaught of robocalls

Janet Mills reverses Paul LePage to expand state aid to asylum seekers

Susan Collins’ disapproval rating spikes in new poll ahead of targeted 2020 re-election bid

She could have gone to prison. Here’s the path she took instead.

Here’s what ads over the CMP corridor say, and where they’re misleading

Ads spent on the CMP corridor topped $1.8 million. The source of much of that money is a secret.

LePage is bartending in Maine this summer

Troubled Lewiston hospital group is now in stable condition, CEO says

Why a Maine farmer is fighting the state to save his bacon

5 content management considerations when creating a website

New Maine ferry fee proposal would end flat-rate tickets

3 tips for sustainable souvenir shopping

9 lessons from my first time growing seedlings

How to reuse pill bottles

10 medicinal plants for your natural first aid kit

Warning: Too much time in the heat can make you sick

The Maine pharmacy that dispensed the most pain pills in opioid crisis’ early days was in Bangor

Use this map to find out how many opioid pills your local pharmacy received

Number of US overdose deaths appears to be falling

From a Distance deals with Alzheimer’s in an inspiring way

Many bird species raise more than one brood a year

We Have 35,000 Male Turkeys

Thousands finding their way into the heart of Maine to visit the national monument

What started out as a few scribbles turned into a Hampden woman’s debut novel

The final trailer for ‘IT: Part Two’ just dropped at San Diego Comic-Con

Belfast musical of ‘The Secret Garden’ is a visually lush production of a flawed script

‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

Belfast farmers market neighbors join forces to create new vegan ‘wellness cafe’

This luscious strawberry tart needs to be made while berries are in season

New Puerto Rican food stand serving up empanadas at midcoast flea market

Honduran woman latest immigrant to open ethnic restaurant in Ellsworth area

Turkey Tetrazzini – going on leave…

The horse and I – Hi-yo Silver, etc.

Giving Back is the WCM Way

%$#?! Airplanes

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