Endorsed by city Democrats, Bérubé Pierce, 39, opposed cuts to the school budget during her race against Nicholas Blanchard Sr., a conservative firebrand.
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Cony softball comes from behind, tops Nokomis in B North prelim
Kya Douin sparks the Rams with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
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Varsity Maine baseball poll features 4 top seeds
Gorham heads into the postseason as the state’s top team.
Posted inFood & Dining, Gardening, Maine
Tour 50 years of Maine’s Common Ground Fair through its iconic posters
An exhibit of the fair’s posters, timed to celebrate both the fair and America’s 250th anniversary, opened in Augusta this month and will move to Waterville in September.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Things to Do
Farmers markets open for 2026 season in central Maine and beyond
Farmers and makers offer various goods from fresh fruits and vegetables, seedlings, baked goods and more.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Yarmouth boys, Cape Elizabeth girls tennis win Class B South titles
The Clippers aim for seventh straight Class B title on Wednesday, while the Capers seek their 1st state crown since 2016.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, The Maine Forecast
What’s the Election Day weather forecast for Maine?
Tuesday is expected to mark the beginning of a warm spell, with highs in the 80s across much of Maine, according to the National Weather Service.
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Augusta cyclist utilizes Bond Brook Recreation Area | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on the 270-acre area that offers biking, walking and ski trails.
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‘Just dead ends’: Daughter said investigation into father’s care left her in the dark
Unable to feed or bathe himself, her father lived in squalor and developed a bone infection. How thorough was an investigation into his caregivers? The state declined to provide answers.
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This petition could transform voting in Augusta elections. What’s at stake?
A half-dozen Augusta residents plan to circulate a petition to eliminate ward-specific representation and implement ranked-choice voting — a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition.