Skowhegan demonstrates that Maine’s inland towns can offer rich, fulfilling retirement living without requiring a hefty savings account. Fort Kent sits at Maine’s northernmost point, offering some of ...

Skowhegan’s central location means you can easily access other parts of Maine without the higher costs of living in more popular areas. The town hosts the annual Skowhegan State Fair, providing ...

Here are 22 obscure facts about the "Pine Tree State" Maine: 1. Maine was the first state to pass a statewide prohibition law in 1846. National Prohibition didn't pass until 1920; Maine got the ball ...

The influx of federal agents this week has been hard for locals to ignore. Many are expressing their resistance to the immigration crackdown.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Former Gray Town Manager Michael Foley is pictured in a Facebook post by the town on Jan. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Town of Gray.

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for America corps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and ...

Cheverus co-op seeks four-peat, while North top seeds Edward Little co-op and Yarmouth/Freeport eye first titles. Can anyone ...

The Maine Seacoast Mission was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation to support two ...

The Fairgrounds Trail is the core of the Readfield Trails system. Sandwiched by the Readfield Corner Cemetery and Maranacook ...

Steve Begin and a co-worker wait for a train to pass by on Main Street in Jackman at the end of their work day on Friday. Every day, eastbound and westbound trains meet in Jackman, forcing locals to ...