Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine boys hockey teams
The Cony co-op is coming off a solid season and should contend again.
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Holiday festivities planned in 6 central Maine towns
Tree festivals and lightings, parades and traditional celebrations are scheduled for Farmington, Gardiner, Richmond, Skowhegan, Winslow and Winthrop.
5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the districts for policies they adopted within the last 8 months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
Bangor Christian girls soccer runs past Richmond in eight-player South final
Mary Allen scores four times to lift the Patriots to a berth in the state championship game.
More Maine school districts align with Trump’s transgender policy, defying state law
Even as state law and updated federal guidance from the Trump administration over transgender students are in conflict, a conservative group is helping districts change their policies.
Monmouth boys soccer races past Richmond in D South final
Zane Foyt scores three goals to help push Mustangs into state final.
Here are 10 girls soccer players we expect to impact the postseason
These players will be key to their team’s hopefully deep playoff runs.
High schools Tuesday: Skowhegan girls soccer rolls past Nokomis
The River Hawks keep their unbeaten record intact, improving to 5-0.
High schools Monday: Winthrop field hockey rolls past Dirigo
Natalie Irwin scores a hat trick in the Ramblers’ victory.
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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.
No. 1 squad in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll opened season with big win
Cheverus made a statement in season opener.
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.
Here’s a look at the 4 Central Maine boys swimming teams
The new Cony/Gardiner/Hall-Dale co-op features four state qualifiers.
Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine girls swim teams
Cony, Gardiner and Hall-Dale have formed a new co-op called the Capital Area Sturgeons.
Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
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