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09/23/2025

The laws include protections against online harassment of children, changes to labeling requirements for abortion medication and legislation that would make it easier for residents to purchase their mobile home parks.

The laws include protections against online harassment of children, changes to labeling requirements for abortion medication and legislation that would make it easier for residents to purchase thei…

09/23/2025

The Nature Conservancy has announced plans to buy four Kennebec River dams from Brookfield Renewable Energy.

Brookfield Renewable Energy and The Nature Conservancy agreed to the deal Sept. 15 for an undisclosed price.

09/23/2025

It’s almost time to celebrate the people and places that make the Midcoast shine!

Join us at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 25 at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport for The Times Record Best of the Midcoast. This is a community-driven celebration honoring the businesses, leaders, and local champions who keep our towns vibrant.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

Join us as we celebrate the local businesses and community champions who make the Midcoast thrive. This ceremony honors the people that keep our towns vibrant. Be a part of the party on Thursday, S…

09/23/2025

“Blocking access to legal counsel is incompatible with our values as a nation — as well as DHS’s stated commitments to transparency, accountability and the rule of law,” Pingree said.

The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.

09/23/2025

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both refused to take questions from the media after a public appearance Monday at New Balance’s central Maine factory, an unusual development for two often-accessible elected officials.

The Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as her opponents called her out for “not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.& #…

09/23/2025

Monday morning’s ceremony marked the completion of the $65 million expansion of New Balance’s factory on Walnut Street — now dubbed its “Central Maine” facility — that the company announced in 2022.

Meanwhile, officials said talks are underway about repurposing the company’s former factory in Norridgewock.

09/22/2025

The 21-year-old Fairfield man who police arrested following a standoff last week was also believed to be involved in assaulting a teenage girl and holding a gun to her head in a video that circulated on social media, according to court documents.

Police believe Janathian Viles was involved in a video in which he appeared to assault a girl and hold a gun to her head.

09/22/2025

A Waterville man was injured late Friday when he was struck by a car while reportedly sitting in the road in the dark near Elm and Spring streets and was struck by a vehicle.

Police are not releasing details about why Mark Meserve, 44, was sitting in the road Friday night.

09/22/2025

Maine currently recognizes five political parties, while voters may also register as unaffiliated with any party.

Maine currently recognizes 5 political parties, while voters may also register as unaffiliated with any party.

09/22/2025

Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of the abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.

09/22/2025

The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.

The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed commen…