Shah, the face of Maine’s COVID-19 response, was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and has criticized the Trump administration’s public health priorities.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
What’s for dessert? Tomatoes. For real
Step outside your comfort zone and try a tomato in a dessert. It’s a fruit, after all.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Some small Maine college football programs can finally join the playoff party. It’s about time.
Starting in 2026, NESCAC teams — including Colby, Bates and Bowdoin — will be allowed to accept invitations to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Varsity Maine All-State baseball team
This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.
Posted inSports
Eli Spaulding uses another finishing flourish to win New England Amateur
The Maine Amateur champion again erased a final-round deficit and became the state’s first New England champion since Reese McFarlane in 2018.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
See MIFF events in Waterville and Shrine Lobster Bowl previews in the Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.