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Are any Tom’s of Maine products still made in Maine? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Kennebunk-based toothpaste, body care products and deodorant manufacturer was founded in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Two in custody after shots fired in North Berwick

by Daniel Kool and Morgan Womack February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

A section of Route 4 from Dennett Road to Buffum Road was closed during the incident Tuesday.

Health, Maine

Sanford girl gets new lungs as organ donations, transplants increase in Maine

by Joe Lawlor February 1, 2025February 1, 2025

Successful transplants have increased in Maine and across the nation over the past five years as awareness grows and the science improves.

Maine, News

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond

by Gillian Graham January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.

Business, Maine, News

Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.

by Hannah LaClaire January 26, 2025January 27, 2025

Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?

Business, Maine, News

Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says

by Hannah LaClaire November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment.

Election 2024, Maine, News

11 Maine legislative races will be recounted

by Riley Board and Gillian Graham November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.