On Monday the Maine Library Commission voted unanimously to start a lengthy rulemaking process that will set new standards for public libraries. The process is expected to take most of this year and ...

Composer and pianist Ben Cosgrove returns to the Underground Lounge on Thursday, January 22, at 7 p.m.  A traveling composer-performer based in northern New England, Cosgrove creates music inspired by ...

The Lincoln County Historical Association’s Online Winter Lecture Series returns Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., featuring author and historian Aimee Fogg. This free online lecture is open to ...

In a news release, t he U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Maine who ...

Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) arrested Jaime A. Oktay, 56, on a State of Oklahoma warrant for aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material and two counts of possession, procurement ...

During the month of December, students at TGS have been focusing on empathy. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being empathetic at a school-wide assembly on January 12.

The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) will return to the stage with Poetry in Song, a concert celebrating choral music inspired by poetry. The performance will take place Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at 3 p.m ...

Judge Carol R. Emery announced Jan. 12 that she is seeking reelection to the position of Knox County Judge of Probate.

The Medomak Valley High School Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Medomak Valley All Sports Boosters, will hold its ninth annual “Paws for the Cause” basketball games to benefit the Lincoln ...

The Rockport Select Board confirmed Monday, Jan. 12, at a regulary scheduled meeting that Lily Pond Partners LLC withdrew its municipal permit to demolish a section of the Rock Road, which runs across ...

Three of Maine’s public universities received failing grades in 2023 for one of the most critical things they do: prepare future educators to teach kids how to read.

Maine State Treasurer Joe Perry said Jan. 12 that the interest rate charged on delinquent property taxes will be reduced from 7.5% to 7.0%. For taxable year 2026, the maximum interest rate that a ...