How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak

A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.

Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks

Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.

WinterKids names Winter Games winners

Winning schools are in Winterport, Topsham and Rangeley.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks volunteer coordinators

Mayo ALS scholarship program recognizes 4 winners

Students live in Whitefield, Auburn, Lewiston, Winterport.

Winterport man arrested on charges he sexually abused, exploited children in Waldo County

Steven Mathis, 32, was apprehended in Texas and returned to Maine on Monday on allegations that he abused "several" children.