No dispute about No. 1 in Varsity Maine softball poll
Cheverus garners every first-place vote.
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Maine is second in the nation for special education rates. Why?
An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.
Edward Little softball edges Skowhegan in 10 innings
Jayda Clark drives in the game-winning run for the Red Eddies in a Class A North showdown.
3 former Maine high school stars make college basketball choices
Saco’s Will Davies is transferring to Vermont, Auburn’s Diing Maiwen signs with Farleigh Dickinson, and 2026 Mr. Maine Basketball Nolan Ames commits to Bentley.
Universal Tennis Rating a useful, fun tool for Maine tennis
The global rating system is in its second season of seeding players for the postseason.
Here’s how Maine is celebrating Earth Day 2026
Communities across Maine are celebrating April 22’s Earth Day throughout the week.
Forget April showers: Spring in central Maine is fire season
As fire departments across the state fight daily brush fires in April, here’s how to stay safe.
Former St. Dom’s athletes still impacting Maine high school sports
St. Dominic Academy closed nearly a year ago, but its former athletes are making significant contributions at several schools across the state.
Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games
It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
Meet the 2026 Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductees
Former St. Dominic and current Gray-New Gloucester coach Bob Blackman and Cony coach Don Plourde are among the 11 members of the newest class.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls ski team
This year’s team is made up largely of upperclassmen, representing 13 schools.
Maine towns are sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars for addiction treatment
4 years after settlement money started arriving, some recovery centers face funding cliffs as towns and counties deliberate — or in some cases hardly pay attention to — millions in unspent funds.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls hockey team
Four repeat selections join eight newcomers to the All-State squad.
The 2026 Maine high school football schedule is out. Here are 5 takeaways.
A few things stand out from the recently released 11-man schedules for this fall.
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.
Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine boys basketball All-State team
Two juniors and two freshmen are among the high-scoring, guard-heavy group.
CMCC women’s basketball coach stepping down after 4 national titles
Andrew Morong led the Mustangs to an 87.2% winning percentage during his 15 years at the helm.
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys wrestling team
This year’s list includes Maine’s first co-ed New England champion since 2018.
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