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Maine actor dies on stage during play rehearsal

by Christopher Burns September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Randy Jones, the lead in Lakewood Theater’s production of “The Village Idiot,” suffered a heart attack and collapsed on stage.

Waterville plans block party, exhibit to celebrate 50 years of Common Ground Country Fair

by Abigail Pritchard, Morning Sentinel September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Skowhegan ATV trails, access continue to grow

by Jake Freudberg, Morning Sentinel August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

For many participants, Maine Ironman is just another obstacle to overcome

by Charley DiAdamo, Portland Press Herald July 25, 2026July 25, 2026

Experiential fine dining restaurant opening at secret western Maine location

by Tim Cebula, Portland Press Herald April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Longtime Kennebec Journal photojournalist Andy Molloy dies at 57

by Ethan Horton, Kennebec Journal April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Fryeburg Fair will return to 8 days after last year’s controversial expansion

by Madi Smith, Maine Public March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Maine chef talks about competing while pregnant on America’s Culinary Cup

by Tim Cebula, Portland Press Herald February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

A Mainer who died in a Japanese prison camp will return home next spring

by Christopher Burns December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Trump comments instill mix of fear and resolve in Maine’s Somali community

by Andrew Rice, Sun Journal and Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald December 4, 2025December 5, 2025

Maine’s best-known marijuana advocate, Don Christen, dies at 72

by Michael Livingston, Maine Public November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Bowling, billiard balls become art in honor of Lewiston shooting victims

by Kendra Caruso, Sun Journal October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

2 men who died in Lewiston mass shooting awarded Carnegie Medal for heroism

by Patty Wight, Maine Public and Susan Sharon, Maine Public September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

The Maine Garlic Festival returns for 7th year

by Christopher Burns August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

‘Outlander’ star attends Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival

by Susan Bard August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

A demonic doll is coming to Maine’s capital

by Christopher Burns August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Maine group honors Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Quebec expedition with replica boats and guided hikes

by Susan Cover, Spectrum News August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Maine’s ‘Moxie Festival’ is this weekend

by Ethan Andrews July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

A tiny Maine town was once the ‘toothpick capital of the world’

by Sam Schipani June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

Clive Owen to receive award at Maine International Film Festival

by Kasey Turman May 28, 2025May 28, 2025