Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally
Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.
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Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.
Maine lawyer accused of assaulting conservative activist at Berwick-area school board meeting
Trevor Savage was issued a summons for allegedly shoving Nicholas Blanchard, an Augusta school board candidate also known as ‘Corn Pop,’ during a meeting at Noble High School last week.
Cony boys hockey co-op knocks off Brunswick/Freeport
The Rams, the top team in Class B North, use a first-period scoring burst to pull away and beat the Dragons.
Second-half surge leads Camden Hills girls basketball past Cony
Defense, depth lead the way for Windjammers in Class A/B crossover.
Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
Maine state lawmaker Kathy Javner dies at 52
Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
Concerts, film, MLK event among things to do in Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner
A celebration of Dr. MLK and a showing of ‘Wizard of Oz’ are planned in Waterville; Tim O’Brien will perform a concert in Waldoboro; and winter activities at Vile’s Arboretum are among central Maine offerings.
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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Varsity Maine girls basketball poll now has a unanimous No. 1
Cheverus strengthens its grip on top spot, while South Portland and Sanford each move up.
Swap at top of Varsity Maine boys basketball poll
Red-hot Sanford takes over the No. 1 ranking.
Five Maine girls basketball storylines to follow this week
A playoff slugfest is brewing in Class A North; Windham is a possible dark horse in A South; Gardiner is making a hard charge in B North.
Gardiner girls basketball outlasts Lawrence to stay unbeaten
An 8-0 run down the stretch powers the Class B North-leading Tigers past the Bulldogs.
Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
Gardiner boys basketball rolls past Hermon in key Class B North showdown
The Tigers start the second half with an 8-0 run and pull away from the Hawks to earn their sixth straight win.
Meet 10 central Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
Lots of movement in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll
Camden Hills takes over top spot, but Sanford is right behind.
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