Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
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Winthrop’s Ice Out Plunge returns March 19
The eighth Ice Out Plunge event is scheduled to begin at noon Saturday, March 19, at the Winthrop Town Beach, Maranacook Lake, and will be hosted by the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr Post 40 American Legion and Auxiliary. Sponsorship and support of this event is being offered by Winthrop Police, Fire and Safety, Hammond Lumber […]
In photos: See the action from Saturday’s high school basketball championships
The Skowhegan High girls went undefeated, the Nokomis boys and 6-foot-7 freshman Cooper Flagg showed us why they’ve been the top story in Maine sports all season, and the South Portland boys team won its first state title in 30 years. Here are some of our favorite photos from the final day of Maine’s high school basketball tournament.
Boys’ basketball: South Portland wins first state title in 30 years
The Red Riots pull away in the second half to beat Oxford Hills, 58-44, in the Class AA championship game.
Men’s hockey: Colby grinds out win over Hamilton in conference semifinals
The top-ranked Mules will face No. 2 Trinity in New England Small College Athletic Conference championship game today.
Girls basketball: Hall-Dale wraps up perfect season with Class C championship
Big third quarter leads Bulldogs to first Class C title since 2011.
Girls’ basketball: Cheverus beats Gorham for first state championship
The Stags’ defense was impressive and Julia Kratzer led the offense with 17 points as Cheverus wins the Class AA title, 49-36.
Sidelines: Nokomis boys, Skowhegan girls deliver signature performances
Warriors and River Hawks leaned on season-long strengths to win first Gold Balls, Drew Bonifant writes.
Boys basketball: Burpee brothers play key role for Southern Aroostook
Hunter Burpee leads way with 31 points, while younger brother Dylan adds 17.
Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.