Maine pole vaulters embrace danger of reaching new heights

The event is not for everyone and requires athletes to thrust themselves into the air and over a horizontal bar.

L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat

4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the 'boat tote' that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.

Maine churches holding special gatherings in remembrance of Pope Francis

There are Masses and opportunities for prayer.

USDA cancels $35M climate grant to Freeport demonstration farm

The termination letter said Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment failed to pay at least 65% of its climate-smart agriculture grant directly to farmers.

Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine

Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.

Freeport girls lacrosse races past Maranacook/Winthrop in season opener

Seniors Lana DiRusso and Mia Levesque combine for 12 goals in the Falcons win over the Black Bears.

Farmers angry over federal funding cuts rally at Maine State House

They showed up, on their tractors, to protest millions in cuts to federal grants, canceled support for school lunches and the termination of 20% of USDA workers who support Maine's farmers.

Freeport and Monmouth softball teams tune up for the season

The Falcons hosted the Mustangs for a preseason game Thursday.

Letter: Impressed by Kessa Benner op-ed

Should transgender athletes be able to compete in high school sports? Here’s what Maine students say about it.

As state and federal officials argue over whether allowing transgender athletes to compete violates the law, we asked students for their thoughts on the issue.