Spruce Mountain girls basketball knocks off Mt. Abram
The Phoenix fend off a late Roadrunners comeback attempt, securing a season sweep between the MVC programs.
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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.
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region girls soccer team
The list includes five seniors and three sophomores.
Mt. Abram boys basketball comes back to top Madison in OT
Down 11 at halftime, the Roadrunners battle back to earn a key MVC victory at the Augusta Civic Center.
Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
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Watch the Varsity Maine basketball highlights from Week 9
Great passing and turnovers led to a lot of big plays.
Farmington to decide on 6-month budget amid fiscal year shift
Residents will be asked to approve a $5.9 million interim budget in March as the town transitions from a calendar fiscal year to a July 1 to June 30 cycle, aligning with county and school governments.
This UMF junior from Winslow leads college basketball in two statistics
Jason Reynolds, a 2023 Winslow High grad, leads the entire NCAA — Divisions I, II and III — in double-doubles and total rebounds.
Former South Portland basketball star J.P. Estrella earns starts for Tennessee men
Estrella, a redshirt sophomore, is healthy and making an impact for the Volunteers.
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
Bangor boys basketball takes down resilient Mt. Blue
The Rams hit 10 3-pointers and make plays down the stretch to beat the Cougars in a KVAC A North clash.
Mt. Blue’s Joe Hayden, Bonny Eagle’s John Havu named Gaziano winners
The two receive trophies and $5,000 scholarships as the top senior offensive (Hayden) and defensive (Havu) lineman in Maine high school football.
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