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Business, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State

Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?

by Leslie Bridgers June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Final Varsity Maine Top 10 baseball poll: Biddeford solidifies No. 1 ranking

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

State championship weekend causes shuffling but not a shakeup in the final rankings of the spring.

Local & State, News

Where in Maine are you most likely to get a dangerous tick bite?

by Penelope Overton June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

For the last 6 years, the answer has been Hancock, Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties, according to researchers at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s tick lab.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Varsity Maine Top 10 baseball poll: Survivors move up

June 19, 2025June 23, 2025

Biddeford takes over top spot following week in which the top four teams were ousted from the postseason.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

by Staff report June 14, 2025October 9, 2025

Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the Maine Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball finalists

by Lee Horton June 12, 2025June 13, 2025

Ten baseball players and eight softball players in the running for awards given to the state’s top senior players.

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State

See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 7, 2025May 10, 2025

With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

School leaders want more options to restrain students with violent behavior

by Riley Board April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

District leaders are concerned about increasing behavioral issues in schools just a few years after the state raised the threshold to physically restrain or seclude students.