By Jessica Piper on Aug 12, 2021 05:58 pm Maine will need to move roughly 23,000 people into the swing 2nd Congressional District from the reliably liberal 1st District after much of northern and western Maine lost population over the past decade. Read more... »
By Caitlin Andrews on Aug 12, 2021 05:47 pm The trend is in line with the headline out of last year’s census: The nation is diversifying with the white population now at its smallest share on record. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 12, 2021 05:15 pm When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. But as new coronavirus infections soar, he's testing a tougher approach. Read more... »
By Alexander MacDougall and Hannah Catlin on Aug 12, 2021 04:43 pm Businesses in towns near the U.S.-Canada border in Maine that have lost revenue due to the border’s closure can now apply for financial relief. Read more... »
By Sawyer Loftus on Aug 12, 2021 04:25 pm Improvements to electricity service for Versant Power customers in the Old Town-Orono area may be coming soon. Read more... »
By RJ Heller, Down East contributor on Aug 12, 2021 04:13 pm "The rock-bound coast of Maine is exquisite, especially on a bright day. The waves and crashing surf are the stars of any day, especially when one recalls something memorable within them," RJ Heller writes. Read more... »
By Pete Warner on Aug 12, 2021 03:58 pm "Just a short drive from my home, the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland is an absolute treasure," Aislinn Sarnacki writes. Read more... »
By The Associated Press on Aug 12, 2021 03:57 pm Despite the challenges of distance learning during the pandemic, public school systems across the U.S. are setting up virtual academies in growing numbers to accommodate families who feel remote instruction works best for their children. Read more... »
By Jessica Piper on Aug 12, 2021 03:14 pm Maine’s meager population growth over the past decade was almost entirely driven by the southern part of the state, while much of northern and western Maine lost population, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau show. Read more... »
By Emily Burnham on Aug 12, 2021 03:06 pm While we all know ice cream is the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) of frozen food items, there’s more to icy goodies than a cone or a cup. Try sinking your teeth into or having a sip of one of these Maine-made frozen treats, be it something for the whole family, or something meant more for grownups. Read more... »
