Penobscot Valley Voice
Greater Bangor and the Penobscot Valley. Local events, community stories, business updates, and ideas for your week.
Maine Valley Voices Media
Local stories. Maine communities.
Discover what’s happening close to home—from weekend events and neighborhood businesses to the people making a difference.
Find your corner of Maine
Four regional newsletters connecting readers with the people, places, and happenings close to home. Subscriptions are free.
Kennebec Valley Voice
Augusta, Waterville, and the Kennebec Valley. Get to know the people, places, and happenings in your community.
Casco Bay Voice
Greater Portland and Casco Bay. Community connections, local dining, events, and business news.
Androscoggin Valley Voice
Lewiston, Auburn, and surrounding Androscoggin Valley communities. Local stories and useful community updates.
A little more connected to where you live
Make plans
Find community events, family outings, arts, dining, and things to do close to home.
Meet your neighbors
Discover local businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and people worth knowing.
Keep up with your community
Follow business changes, helpful local updates, and ways to lend a hand.
Maine voices, in their own words
Listen to Maine’s local voices
Meet the business owners, nonprofit leaders, and neighbors behind the stories through conversations with Sandy Smith on Maine Thrive Voices.
Read the stories behind the conversations
Explore written takeaways and local stories on Maine Thrive Insights, featuring people and organizations helping Maine communities thrive.
Have something good to share?
Opening a business? Planning a fundraiser? Organizing an event? Help us tell your community’s story.
A note from Sandy
I believe the best part of Maine is its people. Our newsletters help neighbors discover what’s happening, support local businesses, and get involved in the places they call home.
Choose your region, share something we should know about, and help us keep these local connections growing.
Sandy Smith
Founder & Publisher