It was the state’s strongest first quarter for receiving early-stage venture capital since the $20.4 million in 2015.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine test scores hold steady in latest ‘Nation’s Report Card’
Maine meets or exceeds national averages, but falls short of Northeast states’ results in math and reading.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, That Moment
New boat, a labor of love, slips gently into sea (and floats)
Thomaston boatbuilder Lyman-Morse celebrates the launch of a custom sailing yacht that was years in the making.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Maine Outdoor Education Program combines Nordic skiing, learning
Stearns High School students are among those benefiting from a New York philanthropist’s vision.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Swihart set for anything, waiting for something
Blake Swihart can play a lot of positions for the Red Sox, but getting into games is a challenge.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Opinion, Politics
Bill Nemitz: What is it with these Republican mayors from Waterville?
Today, former Mayor Paul LePage’s old job is in the hands of one Nick Isgro.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Lakota ‘Sun Dance’ painting acquired by Bowdoin is art, history and imagination
At the college’s museum, visitors are given a rare view of a sacred Lakota Indian ceremony.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
When this cookbook says easy, it really means easy
‘Easy Chicken Recipes’ by Addie Gundry has approachable recipes that don’t necessarily require a trip to the grocery store.
Posted inBaseball, Local & State, Sports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine
Father sues Deering High principal over decision not to let his son play baseball
The federal lawsuit describes Princehoward Yee as one of ‘Maine’s most promising high school baseball players’ and contends that Principal Gregg Palmer denied him his due process rights.
Posted inLocal & State, News, That Moment
Six-year-old with rare disorder celebrates a first – birthday party fit for a princess
Katie Creedon of Buxton, who has frequent seizures and can’t speak, had never had a big celebration, until her mother’s Facebook post inspired others and she ended up with a roomful of people and happiness.