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How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system

by Rebecca Richard January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine

For East-West sports teams, travel, adventure are part of the experience

by Rose Lincoln January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Teams in the Class D South/East-West division, including Bethel, find ways of helping each other, especially when games take them hours from home.

Baseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Maine’s smallest high schools worry about future of sports, impact on their communities

by Mike Mandell November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

As the state’s rural communities get smaller, players, coaches and administrators in those places must adapt to survive.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do

Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti November 25, 2025December 1, 2025

Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.

Business, Local & State

What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis

by Rebecca Richard November 20, 2025November 24, 2025

Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.

Local & State, News

As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help

by Rose Lincoln November 20, 2025November 28, 2025

A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.