Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank
Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.
Skip the Crowds: Explore Maine’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month
Escape the crowds on Maine's quietest hiking trails. Discover five peaceful parks and trails for a serene nature escape.
The Best Axes and Hatchets for Camping and Survival
From full-length axes built to split cordwood and fell trees to simple hatchets that you can stash in your pack for your next camping trip.
How Democrats Can Win Back the Senate
Polling analyst Nate Silver has speculated that the Demcorats will likely need two election cycles to regain a Senate majority.
Maine election results 2024
In addition to voting for president and a U.S. Senate race, Maine residents will weigh in on five ballot measures.
The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards
The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.
Volunteers work to end hunger in Maine
Volunteers gathered from across the state to discuss hunger amongst Maine youth.
EDITORIAL: Vote 'yes' on Question 1 to send an important message
An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditures, Do you want to set a $5,000 limit for giving to political action committees that spend money independently to support or defeat candidates for office?
Mud, beer and cash: Annual wife-carrying championship attracts competitive couples to Maine
More than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship, a 278-yard race during which contestants splash through water, leap over logs and trudge through mud — all while carrying their partner like a sack of potatoes.
Deep inside a Norwegian fjord, a dream of farming salmon sustainably
HARDANGERSFJORD, NORWAY - Jørgen Wengaard steers around the rocky islands of a fjord, his boat cutting through the water’s still surface, sending ripples toward silent forested shores. But here in the Hardangersfjord of western Norway, still waters run deep: more than 2,000 feet deep.
Portland exploring ways to reduce emissions of cruise ships docked in port
The city asked Central Maine Power to study the feasibility of creating a transmission system that would allow 3 cruise ships to get power off the grid and shut down their engines while they are docked in Portland.
More than 12,500 CMP customers still without power after high winds
Winds up to 45 miles per hour knocked out power in more than 71,200 households on Saturday, but utility crews had restored most of the outages by Sunday morning.
Maine Women’s Hockey secures first win of the season
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - For the first time in the 24-25 season the Maine Women’s Hockey team is in the win column. The Black Bears took on Providence College on Saturday night looking to come away with the series split.
Face Time: Tetiana Cherednichenko shares her journey from Ukraine to Maine
Tetiana left Ukraine as the war in her home country continued to escalate. Now, she works with English learners in the Lewiston area.
Annual wife-carrying championship attracts competitive couples to Maine
More than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship, a 278-yard race during which contestants splash through water, leap over logs and trudge through mud -- all while carrying their partner like a sack of potatoes.
Aroostook Apple Day highlights Maine heirloom apples
This is the first time the biannual event has been held since COVID-19, said Unitarian minister Dave Hutchinson, the event host, adding that the Cup Cafe was serving apple themed baked goods and even a squash and apple soup on Saturday.
Climate change delays, disrupts Maine’s fall foliage season
Warming temperatures are pushing back peak conditions by more than a week since the 1950s. But several factors shape the timing and brilliance of autumnal color.
Ask Maine Audubon: What’s coming this winter? Sit back and watch
Thinking further out, one could expect to hear more coyotes and foxes this winter if the boom in rodents continues. Or maybe some of our local owls – like barred and northern saw-whet owls – will also benefit, but that may depend on the depth and condition of snow we get this winter. Stay tuned and let us know what you see this fall.
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College's hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
Rooks: School construction in Maine needs a major overhaul
Maine's existing school construction model simply isn’t working, resulting in crumbling and outdated buildings and no clear path to improving them.
MADELINE MALISA: It’s Time To Close The Door For Good On Ranked-Choice Voting
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz thinks ranked-choice voting “gives us better trust in our democracy.” What he really means is
Maine man allegedly stole 4 vehicles, including dump truck, during police chase
A Maine man is facing multiple charges after police said he stole four vehicles, including a dump truck, in a chase that crossed into New Hampshire several times.
Lewiston-Auburn softball tournament draws immense support for Oct. 25 families
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation hopes to raise $350,000 for victims of the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting victims' families at its second softball tournament in Auburn and Lewiston.
Saturday’s Maine college football roundup: Maine’s upset bid fizzles at Delaware
APPRENTICE SCHOOL 72, MAINE MARITIME 26: Despite four touchdown passes by Dylan Abbott, the Mariners (0-3) lost the finale of their abbreviated varsity season, falling to the Builders (3-3) in Newport News, Virginia. Abbott was 19 of 39 for 259 yards and threw three interceptions.
‘I went from teaching a class to having a baby in about 15 minutes’: Teacher gives birth in school parking lot
“At 2:07 p.m. I called my mom, and by 2:18 p.m. the ambulance had been called because I was holding her in my arms in the parking lot. I went from teaching a class to having a baby in about 15 minutes,” Hildreth said.
Sabattus man charged in Wales assault
One of the victims, police said, was later transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland due to the extent of his injuries.
Lewiston man charged with dealing methamphetamine; 2 others charged in separate drug case
Muktar Abshir Aden, 25, of 210 Blake St., was arrested at his home and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Several others were escorted out of Aden's apartment in handcuffs,
Thousands without power due to high winds; restorations efforts underway
Crews are working on restoring power to approximately 6,500 customers in our service territory. The scattered outages are due to high winds. Crews will make repairs safely and as quickly as possible until all customers are restored. Live outage map: https://t.co/yr5MhZRrUD
Sandra Magnusson: Rep. Libby aims to bring prosperity to Maine
My husband and I would like to express our support for Rep. Laurel Libby in the upcoming election. From the very first time we met her, we understood that she is an individual of high moral standing who also happens to be very determined and highly motivated.
Northern lights illuminate Maine skies
If you stepped outside Thursday night, you may have caught a glimpse of the Northern lights -- they were visible across our state and some of our viewers
Enjoy life year-round along Maine’s rocky coast
Affectionately known by locals as Beach Haven, this charming Dutch Gambrel (circa 1935) sits high on a bluff overlooking Biddeford Pool on one of the largest lots ever offered for
Social Workers Maine chapter names 2024 award recipients
Maine Chapter has announced the recipients of its annual awards honoring the efforts and achievements of five dedicated social workers, advocates, and organizations in Maine. These awards underscore the commitment of NASW Maine to foster excellence in social work by recognizing individuals and agencies who have
UCP of Maine's annual Pumpkins In The Park to be held on October 20
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Maine is a Bangor nonprofit who works with adults and children with physical, intellectual, and mental health needs.
2-Month-Old Baby, Her Parents Missing in Maine
Maine State Police are looking for a family of three, including a 2-month-old baby, who were reported missing by family members in Oxford County on Wednesday. State police said that Benjamin and Casandra Quinn,
Maine Delegation awards millions to Maine fishermen
MAINE (WABI) - The Maine Congressional Delegation has announced more than $2,000,000 is coming to the state to train the next generation of fishermen and women. Two commercial fishing associations were selected to receive the funding.
Finance Authority of Maine’s College Access team honored
The Maine Development Foundation presented the Finance Authority of Maine’s College Access and Financial Education Team with its Champion of Education and Workforce Development Award at its annual meeting and awards celebration held at Lewiston’s Franco Center on Sept.