VUHS grads part with wisdom from Bernie Sanders
June 18, 2026
Sports
Fishing, friendship and memories in Maine
June 18, 2026
MATTHEW DICKERSON It was almost 20 years ago that my good friend David O’Hara and I first … (read more)
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
- Robinson Elementary students enjoy summer treats at a school event that included a reading from the Declaration of Independence and an explanation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Read more about the student-made walking path highlighting local connections to the American Revolution in this week’s news. Photo courtesy of Kerry Lake
- Robinson Elementary student enjoying a school event that included a reading from the Declaration of Independence and an explanation of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Read more about the student-made walking path highlighting local connections to the American Revolution in this week’s news. Photo courtesy of Kerry Lake
- Nathan Stefani, who will attend the University of Pittsburgh, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Principal Caitlin Steele speaks at MUHS’s graduation ceremony on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Maryam Khan graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Logan McNulty graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Lia Calzini, who will attend the University of New England, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana, graduated from MUHS on Saturday. Independent photo/Steve James
- Barbara Wagner recently retired from Porter Hospital after a 52-year career as a Registered Nurse. Barb and her husband Paul have been married even longer than she worked at Porter! Independent photo/John Flowers
Arts & Leisure
Goosewing Timberworks constructs building frames as heirlooms
June 18, 2026
Goosewing Timberworks has helped restore centuries-old structures, taught the craft around … (read more)






























