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.
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Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
Winthrop home destroyed by fire
The blaze started under the double-wide manufactured home after a kerosene heater was apparently used to try to thaw frozen pipes, officials say.
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.
Christmas preparation, Thanksgiving celebration featured in central Maine
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State champs move up in final Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton remains on top, while Westbrook, Greely and Winthrop rewarded for winning Gold Balls.
Watch Varsity Maine discuss the Class C and D football state title games
Our reporters key takeaways from Greely’s and Winthrop’s state title game wins at Lewiston High School.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 12
These were the top performers in Saturday’s state championship games.
Winthrop football fights its way from perennial contender to state champion
After coming close several times, the Ramblers land their first state championship in 25 years.
Winthrop Grade School evacuated to high school after smoking HVAC system set off alarms
A smoking air handler in the school’s gym prompted the evacuation which lasted about two and a half hours and delayed pre-K buses.
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Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.
Meet the 10 central Maine boys hockey players to watch in 2025-26
Class B North contenders Cony co-op and Messalonskee have several players listed.
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.
Sixth Maine school district added to lawsuit over transgender policies
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the schools over policies that align with President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding transgender students in sports.
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
Manning apologized to those who were offended by his sleeping during board meetings, acknowledging it’s “not a good look.”
Meet 15 central Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
From Farmington to Gardiner to Jackman, the region boasts standout players from all five classes.
Here are 5 central Maine boys basketball teams to watch in 2025-26
Area teams are set to be contenders in different classes after the latest reclassification.
Here are 5 girls basketball teams to watch in central Maine
The usual contenders should be in play once again, though in some cases, it will be in a new classes due to realignment.
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