Freeport’s Alex Gilbert prevails in Class B, and Dirigo’s William Morris earns the Class C crown.
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Nora Schmidt dominates as Portland girls cross country wins first Class A title
Greely’s Rowan Barry wins in Class B; Madison’s Bryanna Hagopian takes the Class C crown.
’Labor of love’ brings cross country state races to Augusta
Cony High School will host the Maine state meets after two years of work to repair and improve the course.
Halloween events, foliage and school sports wrap up Week in Photos
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Maine’s 207 area code projected to last into 2050
‘The 207 area code is part of Maine’s identity,’ said Public Utilities Commission Chair Philip L. Bartlett II.
Man to serve 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman in Augusta
The 80-year-old woman fought off the attack of James W. Oliver of Augusta on the Kennebec River Rail Trail until passersby heard her calls for help and intervened.
Augusta may seek partner to create, run homeless shelter
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
3-vehicle crash in Belgrade leaves 1 injured
The driver of one of the vehicles was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, state police said.
Waterville shooting suspect claims self-defense, police affidavit says
The man James Furrow is accused of shooting early Monday suffered injuries not considered life-threatening, according to the affidavit.
Maine students reject voter ID, pass red flag referendum in mock election
Twenty-nine schools across the state reported results from more than 4,000 students in the mock election hosted by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State on Tuesday.