Storms Erase 28% of Southern Maine Dunes, Threatening Homes

Historic January 2024 storms obliterated more than a quarter of coastal dunes on four southern Maine beaches, exposing homes and roads to future battering. A groundbreaking University of New England study reveals limited natural recovery and the urgent need for restoration amid rising seas. As erosion accelerates at spots like Popham Beach, communities face tough choices to protect their shorelines.

May 13

Maine's $275M Budget Now Faces People's Veto Challenge

May 13

Portland Mariners Gear Up for North Division Finals Clash

The Maine Mariners have punched their ticket to the ECHL North Division Finals after a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Adirondack Thunder. Portland fans are buzzing as the team prepares to face the Wheeling Nailers, with Games 1 and 2 set for West Virginia this weekend. Defenseman Nick Anderson's key goal propelled the Mariners to their first playoff series win.

May 13

Portland High Claims Class A Boys Track Crown in Maine

May 13

Maine Black Bears Win Hockey East Title, Earn NCAA Berth

May 13

Maine Maritime Museum Sparks Tourism Surge in Bath

An award-winning maritime museum in Bath is fueling a spring tourism boom across Maine, drawing record visitors despite economic headwinds. Hotels and restaurants report surging revenues as global travelers add the Midcoast gem to their bucket lists. Yet, rising costs cast a shadow over the state's vital $16.5 billion industry.

May 13

Fuel Costs, Low Catches Squeeze Maine Lobster Fishermen

May 13

Maine Legislature Overhauls School Funding for Rural Districts

The Maine Legislature has passed LD 2226, the first major reform to the state's school funding formula in over 20 years, promising more aid to underfunded rural areas like Calais. With 247 of 262 districts set to gain funding, the changes target economically disadvantaged students and regional costs. The bill awaits Gov. Janet Mills' signature by April 25.

May 13

MaineHealth Boosts Behavioral Health with New Brunswick Center

MaineHealth has fully consolidated its Brunswick behavioral health services into a state-of-the-art center, streamlining care for thousands facing mental health challenges. From addiction treatment to senior outpatient programs, the expansion promises easier access amid Maine's growing crisis. Officials hailed the move as a game-changer for coordinated care in Midcoast communities.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office Awarded $2.5 Million Federal Grant

Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris announced a $2.5 million federal grant for a sexual assault kit initiative.

May 13

Stratham Fire Honors Drew Vanderslice and Kyle Saltonstall

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

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