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Bowdoin men’s lacrosse looking to capture its first NESCAC title

by Nathan Fournier April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

The Polar Bears are one of a handful of Maine Division III lacrosse teams hosting conference tournaments this weekend.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Varsity Maine baseball poll’s first No. 1 of 2026 hails from the north

by Lee Horton April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Bangor on top after a 4-0 start to the season.

Community

State seeks court approval to medicate Sidney woman accused of killing son

by Ethan Horton April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Megan McDonald, who has failed 4 competency evaluations to stand trial, is hospitalized at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Institute in Bangor.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do

7 Maine events include Tig Notaro and ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

by Aimsel Ponti April 20, 2026April 17, 2026

Also, see James Austin Johnson from ‘Saturday Night Live’ in Waldoboro and Bangor.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Wedding caterer who left Maine newlyweds hanging must pay restitution

by Christopher Wheelock April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

A restitution hearing is set in the case against Bethany Gregory, a Bangor-based caterer who failed to follow through on contracted services.

Maine, News

Federal judge weighs order to allow activist free speech at Augusta school board meetings

by Keith Edwards April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

A lawyer for Nicholas Blanchard, who sued the Augusta Board of Education, said in federal court Friday the board’s enforcement of its public comment policy violates the conservative activist’s constitutional right to free speech.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success

by Josh Keefe The Maine Monitor April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.

Business, Maine, News

How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.