Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
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Some US citizens in Maine are carrying passports, fearing ICE detention
Some Mainers of color say they’re afraid to leave their homes and worry about their children. One man says he was racially profiled.
Varsity Maine girls hockey poll remains the same
The Edward Little co-op still tops the rankings, which might finally see some changes with a wild finish ahead.
Another Varsity Maine boys basketball poll, another change at the top
Windham is ranked No. 1 for the second time this season.
Bangor plane crash among deadliest in Maine history
The most deadly plane crash happened in 1979 when a Downeast Airlines flight went down in Rockland, killing 17 people.
Former Brunswick state Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky dies at 81
The advocate for his Brunswick neighbors died in his home on Jan. 21.
Transfers elevating Southern Maine women’s basketball
Skowhegan’s Jaycie Christopher and Avah Ingalls have been catalysts in the Huskies’ pursuit of the NCAA D-III tournament.
Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op, fresh of a win over No. 2 Yarmouth/Freeport, receives every first-place vote.
Portland writer’s new story collection takes on Lawrence Welk, Atticus Finch and Paul Bremer
Bowdoin professor Brock Clarke’s ‘Special Election’ looks at legacies under threat.
Top spot reclaimed in Varsity Maine boys basketball poll
Camden Hills is No. 1 for the second time this winter.
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Small changes near bottom of Varsity Maine girls basketball poll
Cheverus still the unanimous No. 1, while Gray-New Gloucester and Biddeford move up.
On Super Bowl Sunday, cheer on the local team with locally sourced wings
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This Mainer goes all in for beloved Denver Broncos
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Some changes to Varsity Maine boys hockey poll after interesting week
Thornton still No. 1, and the No. 2 team is unchanged despite dropping two of three games.
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