New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Thurston is the best China Lake camp cat | Column
A year has passed since Thurston, a feline who lives in Waterville in winter and China in summer, lost his housemate, Bitsy, and it might be time for him to have another, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville native who died in Colorado remembered as ‘wonderful soul’
Waterville native Micah Plaisted died in July after being beaten outside a civic center in Colorado.
Waterville stone artist hones his craft | Column
Adam Norton creates and sells stone art from his front lawn in Waterville’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
Top 9 events in central Maine: theater, music, festivals and more
Events range from a Lyle Lovett concert in Sidney to China Community Days.
2025 Central Maine All-Region softball team
Hall-Dale and Monmouth Academy each have three players on the list of the area’s best.
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop tops the list of entries with three selections after capturing the Class C championship.
2025 Central Maine All-Region boys lacrosse team
After another trip to the Class C final, Maranacook/Winthrop tops has four players among the region’s best.
2025 Central Maine All-Region boys outdoor track and field team
Small schools well represented on this spring’s all-area team.
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls outdoor track and field team
This year’s area best includes six individual state title winners.