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Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Five boys basketball storylines to follow this week
Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.
Bowdoin men’s hockey captures Lobster Pot with third-period outburst
The Polar Bears score four times in the third to defeat UNE in the final of the inaugural tournament.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys soccer team
Prolific forwards feature heavily on this list of the Pine Tree State’s premier players this fall.
11 Maine librarians share the books they loved in 2025
The recommendations come from librarians in Kennebunkport, Gorham, Portland, Freeport, Lewiston and Brunswick, among others.
Enjoy Maine on a budget with 17 free or cheap things to do
Don’t sleep on these bargains, including several colleges that offer free admission to their art galleries.
On Brunswick foam spill, key voices are missing | Opinion
There are surely many others who are as sad and disappointed as I am about the response to the environmental disaster of August 2024.
Overnight storm dumps over a foot of Christmas Eve snow in Maine
A rare weather phenomenon led to a low-pressure system stalling between Lewiston and Brunswick, forecasters say, dropping between 14 and 17 inches of snow in that area.
What’s open on Christmas Day in southern Maine
The list includes bars, restaurants, markets and movie theaters.
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Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton Academy tightens grip on top spot, and Cheverus/Yarmouth moves up to second place.
Top 2 unchanged in Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Cheverus and Mt. Ararat have been ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, in every poll this season.
Harpswell farm shuts down in dispute between farmers, landowner
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Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.
A New Years Eve celebration, 5 upcoming central Maine events you should get tickets for
Mike Miclon closes the year out hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration while five concerts are planned to offer a musical start to the new year: Reggie Watts plans a Gardiner show, The Mallett Brothers Band will take the stage in Camden, Lyle Lovett can be seen in Waterville, an Eilen Jewell concert is planned…
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys cross country team
The state’s best came from several different conferences this fall.
A Mainer’s guide to a greener holiday cleanup
What to do with the trees, wrapping paper, lights and leftovers.
Revisiting Hyde: Former students say abuse allegations reopened painful memories
After a federal lawsuit was filed this summer, some who went to the school in the ’70s and ’80s say they’re still haunted by their experiences at the Bath boarding school.
Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
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