Snow, wintry mix could cause dangerous road conditions across Maine
The National Weather Service says conditions could change rapidly, affecting the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
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Storylines, excitement abound as 2025-26 indoor track season begins
After a memorable 2024-25 year, a season of huge numbers, new venues and new competitors is set to follow this winter.
Augusta homeless shelter proposal in jeopardy
Advocates say the need is urgent, while residents and business owners say a shelter could negatively impact their neighborhood.
Meet 10 central Maine girls indoor track athletes to watch in 2025-26
The area is loaded with some of the KVAC’s top jumpers.
Meet 10 central Maine boys indoor track athletes to watch in 2025-26
The area is loaded with some of the state’s top sprinters and throwers.
Meet 4 central Maine boys indoor track teams to watch in 2025-26
A few area squads will look to turn heads in KVAC competition.
Federal grant changes could strip housing support from dozens in central Maine
About 70 people in Kennebec and Somerset counties benefit from Permanent Supportive Housing Program vouchers, which fund shelter and supportive services for people with disabilities.
State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.
Meet central Maine boys swimmers to watch in 2025-26
Three underclassmen should make big waves for their teams this season.
Meet central Maine girls swimmers to watch in 2025-26
Five seniors look for strong finishes to their high school careers.
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Windsor woman found dead in house fire
Windsor’s volunteer fire department responded to the scene on Monday night.
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
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Legendary Hallowell historian Sam Webber dies at 89
Webber served as city historian for nearly three decades after a career teaching at Hall-Dale High School.
Winthrop home destroyed by fire
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Censure attempt derailed as tension in Gardiner-area school board meetings persists
Board member Michelle Tucker sought to publicly reprimand chairwoman Becky Fles over comments she made at a Maine School Management Association workshop.
Manning revokes resignation, remains on Gardiner-area school board
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Culture war issues continue to be used to divert our attention from the economic forces at the heart of the country’s turmoil. The excellent piece regarding the Gardiner School District uproar over a proposed school-based health clinic that would serve basic heath needs of children without access to care left me wondering why Leonard Leo and other wealthy contributors…
First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine
Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
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