Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public

Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school's website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.

At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election

Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.

Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up

More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.

Wild Blueberry Weekend a tasty celebration of Maine

The annual event at Fields Fields farm in Dresden and more than 15 other locations across Maine celebrates the state's wild blueberry farmers, who produce more than 95% of the country's wild blueberries.

Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home

The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.

Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe

George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column 'What's Up.' He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.

Schools attend 25th Maine Model United Nations Conference

Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers

Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.

Farm tractor safety courses to be offered in April, May

What it will take for Maine schools to serve more kids with disabilities

A bill pending in the Legislature would require schools to educate and provide services for 3- and 4-year-olds. Some districts are showing the way.